GADSDEN, AL – The Cardinal Foundation, a support organization of Gadsden
State Community College, added four area leaders to the board of
directors: Jake Leath, Adrienne Reed, Kyle Reeves and Jonathan Mosely.
“These new members bring a wealth of experience, community involvement
and professional expertise to the Cardinal Foundation,” said Hillary
Folsom, director of Advancement and Alumni Relations. “They will help us
achieve our mission to impact the lives of our students, our employees
and our communities.”
_Jake Leath_
Leath is the owner of Country Financial, an insurance agency he opened
in 2023. Last year, his commitment to excellence was recognized when he
was named Country Financial’s National Rookie of the Year.
A graduate of Etowah High School, Leath’s early leadership roles
included serving on the Student Government Association at Gadsden State,
where he enrolled in 2015. He completed a degree in Sales and Marketing
in 2019 from the University of Alabama.
Leath is active in the community as a member of the Gadsden Rotary Club
and the North Gadsden Community Church. He and his wife, Cecily, are
expecting their first child in June.
_Adrienne Reed_
Reed is a dedicated single mother, community activist and committed
leader in education. She is an elected member of the Gadsden City Board
of Education with a focus on ensuring the best educational opportunities
for students in the city. Her work as a business services representative
at the Gadsden Career Center complements her advocacy for local youth
and families.
A lifelong resident of Etowah County, Reed has been involved in numerous
community organizations, including a member of the board of directors at
the Etowah Chamber of Commerce and a member of UNITY Church.
_Kyle Reeves_
Reeves is a proud alumnus of Etowah High School and Gadsden State, where
he earned an Associate in Science in 2000. He went on to complete a
Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Jacksonville State
University in 2003. Reeves is the managing director of Northwestern
Mutual in Gadsden, where his work has earned him recognition in the
Million Dollar Round Table, an honor awarded to the Top 10 percent of
financial advisors worldwide. Additionally, he has qualified for
Northwestern Mutual’s FORUM, which places him in the Top 1 percent of
advisors within the organization. Reeves and his wife, Kelli, are the
parents of two children.
_Jonathan Mosley_
Mosley graduated from Saks High School in 1996 and attended Gadsden
State in 1997 and 1998. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance in
2001 from JSU. He brings 24 years of experience in the banking and
lending industry to the Cardinal Foundation, and he currently is
employed by Emblem Credit Union.
A 40-year resident of Calhoun County, Mosley is a member of the Church
of the Highlands, where he serves on the leadership and production teams
at the Oxford location. He is involved in the Rotary Club and supports
the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of East Central
Alabama and the Young Leadership Society. He serves as the board chair
for Interfaith Ministries in Anniston and the Risk Management
Association. He and his wife, Lindsay, have a daughter.
The four new board members are joining the current voting members:
Melissa Battles, Donny Dunn, Eva Garner, Erin Griffith, David Hooks,
Lynn King, Ricky Ray, Scott Shofner, Ray Smith, Tony Smith, Jonathan
Tang and Davis Varner. The officers are Tommie Goggans, president; Maj.
Gen. Eric Crabtree, vice president; Bryan Dorsett, treasurer; and Gerri
Langley, secretary.
“With the new additions to the board, these dedicated individuals work
tirelessly to ensure that the Cardinal Foundation continues its legacy
of making a positive impact on the lives of those it serves,” Folsom
said. “The Foundation is poised for even greater success in its mission
to support our students.”
