Eugenia Upshaw is a proud 1972 graduate of Russell County 's then-Chavala High School.  She then marticulated at Troy University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 1995 and Master's of Business Administraton in 2003.  Eugenia is currently employed at WestRock Company in Cottonton, AL.

Eugenia served as Pittsview School's PTA President from 1989 until 1995.  She then became an active member of the PTA Council in 1996 until 1998.  In 2010, Eugenia ran a successful campaign and was elected to RCBOE where she currently serves as vice-president.

Eugenia is married.  She is the Director of Christian Education at Antioch Church (2008-present).  She enjoys family, watching sports, and supporting young people.

Mr. Kenneth Barnes is a proud 1982 graduate of Russell County's then-Chavala High School.  He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Troy University.  He currently is a tenured teacher at a neighboring intermediate school.

Kenneth proudly served our country in the United States Army for 21 years.  At the time of retirement, Kenneth and his family relocated to his hometown in Russell County where both his childen became graduates of Russell County High School.

Kenneth and his wife Crystal actively work as Athletic Boosters for RCHS; they fill many roles in our school district.  He loves sports, singing and spending time with his family.

Tommy Pugh is a proud 1990 Graduate of Russell County High School.  In 1991, he graduated from Chattahoochee Community College with a Business Administration Counsel degree. In 1996, Tommy earned the Alabama Insurance Producer License from Alabama Department of Insurance and 1997 Certified Insurance Service Representative designation from National Alliance for Insurance Education.

He is currently self-employed as owner of Tommy Pugh Insurance Agency, Inc located at 12 Woodland Drive in Phenix City, AL.

Tommy was elected in Novemeber 2012, to be a member of RCBOE.

In 2003, Tommy married Jaime Fuller and they now have three (3) children.  He is a member of Crawford Baptist Church, past member of Rotary Club of Phenix City, past member of AIIA Personal Lines Committee, past member of Columbus Parks and Recreation Men’s Softball League and supporter of the Ladonia and Russell County Athletic Complex.

Joseph Williams is a proud graduate of Russell County's then-Mount Olive High School.  He is a college graduate who has experience as a teacher and a bakery worker.  He served our country in the United States Army.

Joseph is a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church where he has served as the church clerk.  He is currently on the Deacon's Board.  He is a member of Prince Hall Masons of the World.

Joseph is married and has adult children.  He loves spending time teaching his grandchildren everything he can whenever he gets the opportunity.