Board of Directors

Pure Professionalism

Ramona Mathis

President
Community Liaison

Ramona is married to Michael S. Mathis, a native of the Centertown area and they have two lovely daughters, Rachel and Abigail. They were joined in union in 1994.

Ramona is originally from Central Louisiana, where she was born and raised in Marksville, Louisiana. She is the daughter of the late Calvin P. Bernard. Her mother is Beverly M. Desselle – Bernard. She has one sister and brother. She joined the United States Air Force in 1987 after graduation and served seven years on active duty. She has been living in McMinnville, TN with her family since 1996.

She believes in the knowledge of history as she conducted a research of her family heritage and submitted her DNA with Ancestry in August of 2013. Her ancestry roots are of East Central Louisiana Acadians, Pointe Coupee, Avoyelles and French Settlers. Her ethnicity estimate results are as follows: France 39%, England & Northwestern Europe 38%, Germanic Europe 9%, Ireland & Scotland 8%, Basque (Spain) 3%, Sweden 2% and Indigenous Americas – North 1%. She has traced a paternal (on her father’s line) 6th great-grandmother, as a slave woman having a daughter with a white man. Her 5th great-grandmother, Lucile “mulatress” born in 1760 in Pointe Coupee, Louisiana. Lucile had a daughter, Suzanne (Suzan) born 1787, with Simon Bouchard, “dit” (called) LaVallee, born 1752. Suzanne is her 4th great-grandmother. Simon wrote a letter of freedom of, mulatress, Lucile on February 12, 1781.

She has been employed by the United States Department of Agriculture since September 2000.

She became an Alderwoman for the City of Centertown, where she resides, since November of 2016. She currently serves as a member of The Power of 100 Warren County and is a blood donor for the American Red Cross. She enjoys the art of painting as she picked it up as a hobby in December of 2014. She is an active member of the Bates Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she serves on the Outreach Committee. She loves spending time with her family and friends. She is a strong believer of volunteer service, as we are all called to be servants.

Evelyn C Walker

Evelyn C. Walker and resides in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. She is the proud parent of one son, Glennwood D. Walker, Jr. and one daughter, Devona R. Walker Lashley. She has two grandchildren, Glennwood D. Walker, III who is 19 years old and Lauren O. Walker who is 15. She has a wonderful daughter in law, Trinika Brown Walker and son in law, Darrick L. Lashley, II. She was married to Glennwood D. Walker, Sr. for over 46 years before his passing. Born in Chicago, Illinois on March 23rd, Evelyn, graduated from Richard T. Crane High School in 1971, then attended Malcolm X College, majoring in Secretarial Science. In 1979, my family moved to Nashville, Tennessee to make a better life for our son. She attended Tennessee State University majoring in Business Administration, taking evening classes from 1984 to 1988.

Her career began in Chicago, Illinois at the Federal Reserve Bank in the Secretarial Pool from 1970-1971; Health Care Services Corporation (Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Illinois) from 1972 – 1978 and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee from 1980 - 1986; Vanderbilt University from 1986 – 1988 then Randstad (formerly Jane Jones) as a temporary employee and worked at various companies and organizations as an Administrative Assistant throughout Nashville, Tennessee from 1988-1990 learning new skills.

In 1991, she and her husband opened a small business, Administrative Services of Tennessee, this business provided administrative services to low-income residents offering fax and copying services, word-processing, typesetting, proofreading, secretarial and printing services. Evelyn semi-retired in 2005 and was the babysitter for her grandson until he attended daycare at age 3. In 2008, she was asked by the minister to fill in for the Administrative Assistant during her sick leave at the Schrader Lane Church of Christ; in 2009 she was the babysitter for my granddaughter until the age of 3. In 2012, she was asked by the Executive Director of the David Jones, Jr. Assisted Living Center to take the position of Administrative Assistant. In 2013, she was promoted to Assistant Director and in 2017, she was asked to apply for the position of Executive Director of the David Jones, Jr. Assisted Living Center. In 2021, she resigned from the assisted living center and became the co-owner of Savoy Accessories and Keepsakes.

She has been a member of the Schrader Lane Church of Christ for over 40 years volunteering with various missions sponsored by the church, i.e. Girl Scout Leader for over 30 years and Service Unit Manager for over 10 years with the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee; Sunday School teacher for over 30 years; Christian Pals program and LACE (Ladies Association for Christian Education). She is also registered with the State of Tennessee as a Notary Public.

Evelyn enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending church services, studying the bible, listening to music, reading, sewing and experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes in addition to learning DIY projects through Youtube.

Jeff Martin
Board Member

Jeffery Martin and his wife Treva have one son Trevor and wife Morgan Martin, four grandchildren; Jaytton Baker, Amaya, Tee, and Reese Martin, and one daughter Courtney Martin.

He has been in the field of education for 38 years including serving as a classroom Teacher, Assistant Principal, and presently Director of Attendance for Warren County Schools.

His hobbies include hunting, fishing, golf, and family time.

Erin Wolford

Public Relations Chair

Erin Wolford is the daughter of Wayne and Mary Wolford. She currently lives in Memphis, Tn. Her father is a well-known community advocate, and Curator of the BHMWC. Her mother is a successful Entrepreneur with her own massage practice. She also previously worked with the WC Drug Court helping to change lives.

Erin holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from the University of Memphis. While earning her degree, she utilized her marketing skills and was able to improve key metrics for a couple local businesses. She found a passion for other cultures and how other cultures do business. This led her to take up Japanese as a second language.

Post University, Erin worked in the financial sector and then at a multinational commodities trading company. She was a Logistics Coordinator at Pure Dairy INC, U.S. division. After that she has been honing her skills in supply chain and is presently a Senior Supply Chain Costing Analyst for Louis Dreyfus Commodities. They are a globally recognized company which she helps to optimize costs to various customers all over the world. Specifically in their Cotton Platform.
When not working, you can easily find her with her furry companions, Grizzly Bear and Rado. She is also quite the foodie and loves to try all the local eateries Memphis has to offer. Don’t get her started on who has the best BBQ!

Michael Harris

Advisor

Rev Michael Harris is the Pastor at North Hills Church of God of Prophecy. He and his wife, Munice Harris, spend countless hours helping their community of McMinnville, TN.

Amanda Asberry
Board Member

Amanda Asberry is a dedicated professional with a strong background in customer service and patient advocacy. With extensive experience as a Certified Nursing Technician (CNT) and supervisor, she excels in fostering positive relationships and ensuring exceptional care for her patients. Amanda's commitment to service is not only reflected in her career but also in her active involvement in her community.

Born in Tullahoma Tn and raised in a military family, Amanda carries the values of dedication and service with her. She has volunteered extensively with local churches, participating in initiatives such as food bank restocking and delivering meals to children in need. Additionally, Amanda has played a significant role in an after school program designed to inspire creativity and focus among young children facing challenges. Her efforts to provide school supplies to local students further demonstrate her passion for making a difference.

Outside of her professional life, Amanda is a proud wife of 14 years to her husband, Kenneth, and a devoted mother to three children, two of whom have recently embarked on their college journeys. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and camping with her family, and she is also the proud owner of two guinea pigs named Oreo and Cookie, who bring joy to her home.

Driven by her Christian faith and a desire to uplift those around her, Amanda Asberry is not only a skilled professional but also a compassionate advocate for her community. Her vibrant personality and unwavering commitment makes her an asset in any setting.

Rebecca Roberts

Assistant Curator/ Staff

Rebecca Roberts attended Bernard High School from 1957-1969. Native to McMinnville, she later moved to Denver Colorado, from 1969-1995.

Rebecca has had numerous jobs, among them are store manager, factory worker, nursing home, and retail just to name a few. A jack of all trades, Rebecca has a love for history and a connection to her McMinnville roots. She currently assists in all things needed at the museum, most notably, the research, archive, and collating of artifacts and collections. Her work has been pivotal in the start of the museum since its inception.

Rebecca is a parent, grandparent and great grandparent. She is the granddaughter of McMinnville entrepreneur Scipio and his wife Polly Roberts.

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