Our board members

— Shaun Barnes

— Grier Sandifer

— Elizabeth Smith Owen

— Maria Duncan

— Meg Ferguson

— Tom Faulkenberry
He believes in public education and has a sincere desire to help improve educational opportunities for students attending schools in York School District One. Faculty, staff, administrators, and board members work hard to provide quality learning environments and experiences, and the support made available through Foundation efforts can enhance their efforts and increase potential for improved student achievement.

— Nikki Carpenter

— Amy Hagner

— Kelly Coxe

— Michael Lewis
A native of western York County, Michael graduated from York Comprehensive High School in 1995 and obtained degrees in Administration and Middle Grades Education. After college Michael served Cleveland County Schools in North Carolina as a seventh grade Language Arts and Social Studies teacher for five years. During his time as an educator Michael also worked for Piedmont Medical Center EMS as a medic, which later turned into a full time career in Emergency Management as an Emergency Planner and SWAT Medic. Michael served in the public safety field for over 22yrs and is now a realtor with The Josh Boyd Team at Allen Tate Rock Hill. Michael and his spouse currently reside in York and enjoy spending time on the family farm, riding horses, and enjoying the outdoors. His goal is to bring more awareness to public education and the support that is needed for our teachers and students.

— Becky Baker

— Porter Gable
Porter has been with York Electric Cooperative since 2008 and currently serves as the Vice President of Communications and Outreach. She grew up in Smyrna, SC, and she and her husband live in downtown York with their daughter, Ava Wallace. She earned a BA in Finance from Wofford College in 2008, the designation of Certified Cooperative Communicator (CCC) from NRECA in 2018, and her MBA from Queens University in 2021. Porter says, “Any day I am able to tell the co-op story in a creative way is a great day. I am proud to work for an organization that works to improve the quality of life for people in our communities and that puts exceptional service and kindness above all else. ”Outside of the co-op, Porter serves on the York County Regional Chamber Board, Palmetto Community Health Care Board, York Technical College Foundation Board, is a member of the York Rotary Club and serves as a commissioner for the York County Convention and Visitors Bureau. She and her family attend Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in York and enjoy spending time and serving in the York community.