Rockdale Coalition
History
The Rockdale Coalition for Children & Families (RCCF) is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation. RCCF was established in August 1996 by a resolution from the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners as part of the State of Georgia’s Family Connection initiative under then Governor Zell Miller. Randy Poynter was the Chairman of Rockdale County Board of Commissioners, and John K. Morgan, CEO of Acuity Brands, served as the first Chairman of the Rockdale Coalition Board of Directors. John was instrumental in helping to establish the Coalition, and due to his generosity, the Coalition awards the annual John K. Morgan Community Service Scholarship to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding community service. From 1999 to 2009, Bill Hughey served as the Executive Director of the Coalition. Under Bill’s leadership, the Coalition became a well established and respected Rockdale entity, funneling millions of dollars for the benefit of families & children in the Rockdale community. In his honor, each year the Coalition awards the F. William Hughey Community Service Award to a worthy recipient who has demonstrated collaborative community service in the Rockdale community.
Michael J. Hutcheson
Executive Director
Michael J. Hutcheson has served as the Executive Director of the Rockdale Coalition since August 2009. Prior to his time at the Coalition, he served in the Rockdale community for eight years as a local minister, coordinating many outreach projects for the benefit of Rockdale citizens. Michael was raised in Soperton, GA, and is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Meredith, have been married for 32 years and have two beautiful daughters, Melanie and Mary Kathryn.
Board of Directors
Smith, Susan P. (Chair) * Community at Large
Edwards, Jennifer (V. Chair) * City of Conyers
Hogg, Tim (Sec/Treas) * Fathers House Church
Beech, Jeff The Beech Foundation
Bills, Nancy Rockdale County Superior Court
Sayago, Megan* Rockdale County Public Schools
Cline, Claire * Community at Large
Levett, Eric Rockdale County Sheriff
Parrott, Veronica * Rockdale Dept of Family & Children Services
Peek, Jasmine * Rockdale Dept of Juvenile Justice
Sistrunk, Laura Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
Spikes, Melanie * View Point Health
Stanton, Alana Youth
Stanton, Erin * Rockdale County Health Dept.
Johnson, Anissa United Way of Greater Atlanta
Kevin Taffe Premier Medical Careers
Melisa Mims Rockdale County Board of Commissioners
* Executive Committee
