Leadership & Administration

Joseph M. Porter
Executive Director & Chief Principal Officer

Monica Jannati
President, Board of Directors
Director of Events, Fayetteville Town Center

Jamie Leidelmeyer
Past President, Board of Directors
Director of Global Sustainability, McDonald's Corporation

Francisco Cortez
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Senior Vice President, Arvest Bank

Jason Hudson
Board Member at Large
Senior Placement Partner, Global HR Partners

Jafet Malave
Board Member at Large
Senior Audit Manager, KPMG US
Program & Services

Megan Tullock
Director, Programs & Advocacy

Cjay Crespo
Program Coordinator, Out & About
Development Assistant, Crystal Bridges Museum

Steve Harrelson
Program Manager


Patty Johnson
Sr. Facilitator & Trainer, Get-Checked HIV Testing
Healthcare Receptionist, Vector Health


Richard Gathright
Director & Festival Manager

Hannah Withers
Assistant Director & Parade Manager

Monica Jannati
Manager, Glitterville Events

Jamie Dougherty
Coordinator, Sponsor & Vendor Relations

Josh Murphree
Coordinator, Parade Logistics

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