Meet the board.

Julie Bhavnani is the chief financial officer for Colquitt Regional Medical Center, bringing over 20 years of extensive experience in the healthcare industry. With a strong background in financial management, strategic planning and operational efficiency, Julie has played a pivotal role in enhancing the financial health and sustainability of the organization.

Before joining Colquitt Regional, she held various leadership positions in finance. Julie has her master’s in accounting. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys travelling and spending time with her friends. She has a daughter who currently is working as an RN at Emory hospital and pursuing her Nurse practitioner degree.

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Raised in Valdosta, GA and Sumter, SC, Rev. Griner graduated from Sumter High School in 1973. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of South Carolina in 1977 and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1980. In 1999, Rev. Griner earned a Master of Public Administration from Valdosta State University. Ordained in 1978, Rev. Griner would serve churches in Indiana and South Carolina before coming to First Baptist Church of Moultrie, GA in 1990. While at First Baptist, Rev. Griner would teach Old Testament, New Testament, and World Religions at Brewton Parker College at the Norman Park Campus. Stepping down in 1999 to follow a new call, Rev. Griner would serve Hopewell Baptist Church in Moultrie before receiving a gift of 40 acres of land to start a new work, The Lifespring Community Church, of Moultrie, where he has served for 24 years. While serving at Lifespring, Rev. Griner served as Chaplain at Turning Point Hospital from 2016-2021. From 2021 to present, Rev. Griner serves as Hospice Chaplain for Colquitt Regional Medical Center. During his years in Moultrie, Rev. Griner has served as a Board Member and President of Family Connections, Hope House, and United Way. Currently, he serves on the Board of the Boys and Girls Club, Serenity House, and NAMI. For 34 years, Rev. Griner has been a Rotarian serving as President three times during his tenure. Rev. Griner is married to the former Lisa Twombley of Sumter, SC. Married for 49 years, they have two sons, Jonathan, who is married to the former Christi Pitts, and David, who is married to the former Kasey Knight. Rev. and Mrs. Griner have five granddaughters, Lily, Georgia, Lilah, Holly, and Kate.

My family and I are transplants to Colquitt County. Throughout my adult life, I’ve lived in many places, including inner city Brooklyn, New York which has given me a broad world view. I am a nurse by training and spent my career providing direct patient care as well as working in healthcare administration. My husband and I both come from large families and I am a mother of four children. 

I am particularly drawn to the Boys and Girls Club  because of its commitment to at risk youths.  Our future lies in the hands of the next generation. I admire the club’s dedication to providing safe spaces and encouraging growth, leadership and successful living and I am eager to leverage my expertise to help advance our shared mission.

In addition to my professional and personal life, I have been actively involved with the United Way of Colquitt County for the past six years, serving as campaign chairperson in 2022 and president of the Board of Director’s  in 2023. I’m involved in a feeding ministry at Mount Olive Baptist Church where my family attends. I lead the cooking teams to provide a meal for about 150 people weekly. I’ve been a member of the Moultrie Service League for six years where our mission is to enrich the lives of young people through art, and I serve as a board member to the Colquitt  County Art Center Foundation. I’m the director of The Journey Project through Colquitt Regional Medical Center where we provide handwritten prayer journals to patients at the Edward’s Cancer Center. These experiences have not only enriched my perspective but have also reinforced my belief in the power of collective action.

I’m enthusiastic about contributing my skills and insights to the Boys and Girls Club as a board member. Together, I believe we can navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and make a lasting impact on our community.

Tommie Beth Willis, South Georgia Director of ACE – Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, was born and raised in Colquitt County and resides in Moultrie, GA. Prior to joining ACE, she served as President/CEO of the Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce from 2016-2023. She received her IOM recognition from Institute for Organization Management, a four-year program of the United States Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her work in community development, Willis has 30+ years of marketing experience and 20 years of business management experience. Tommie Beth serves on the Boys & Girls Club Moultrie-Colquitt County Board of Directors, Southern Regional Technical College Marketing Program Advisory Committee, and represents Colquitt County on the Southwest Georgia Workforce Development Board. She is an alumnus of Leadership Colquitt County, South Georgia LEADS, and South Georgia Women’s Leadership Initiative. Tommie Beth is a member of Heritage Church.

Fraley Carlton is a Private Wealth Advisor and the President of Pentas Wealth Management.  She is an active community volunteer and currently serves on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Moultrie/Colquitt County, serves as the Chairwoman of the Colquitt County Arts Foundation, serves as the Finance Committee chair for the South Georgia Community Foundation, as well as, serving as an active board member of the Colquitt County Volunteer Arts Alliance and the Raymond James Women’s Advisory Council.  In the past she has served on the boards of the United Way of Colquitt Co., Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and Moultrie Service League.  She has two teenage daughters. 

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