Board Of Education

Kenneth Barnes, President

Kenneth Barnes, President

Kenneth Barnes
385 Bethel Rd.
Pittsview, Al 36871
Represents: Place/District 4 – Hatchechubbee and Hurtsboro

Kenneth's Bio

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 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.

Barbara Clark, Vice President

Barbara Clark, Vice President

Barbara Clark

36A Martin Drive

Phenix City, AL 36869

Represents: Place1/District 2: Ladonia

Barbara’s Bio

Barbara Clark is a proud 1979 graduate of Kendrick High School in Columbus, GA. She worked as an Instructional Assistant in the Computer Lab at Ladonia Elementary School for four years before transferring to Dixie Elementary School where she worked as an Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper for 21 years. She retired from Russell County in 2017. Barbara was appointed as a member of the Russell County Board of Education in June 2021, after the resignation of long-time board member Dillie Elliott.

Barbara has been happily married to Chris Clark, a 1979 Chavala graduate, since 1980. They have two sons, who graduated from Russell County High School, and four grandchildren. She is an active member of Crawford Baptist Church. Barbara enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her grandchildren.

Tommy Pugh

Tommy Pugh

12 Woodland Drive

Phenix City, AL 36869

Represents District 3

Tommy's Bio

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

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

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

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

Tim Simpson

Tim Simpson

Tim Simpson
641 Hwy 26
Hatchechubbee, AL 36858

Represents: Place/District 7, County At Large

Tim’s Bio
Tim Simpson is a 1978 graduate of Shelby County High School in Columbiana, AL. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Auburn University. He currently owns his own Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Company known as Barrett-Simpson, Inc. with offices in Phenix City, Opelika and Eufaula, AL. Tim is a registered Engineer in four states and a registered land surveyor in three states. Tim proudly served his country in the United State Navy Reserve for 35 years and retired as a Navy Captain. His wife Pam is a retired educator who was an Assistant Principal at Russell County High School and Principal at Ladonia Elementary School. He is the Worship Leader at Hatchechubbee Baptist Church and is an active member in the Russell County Field Trial Association. Tim is the proud parent of two children and four grandchildren. He is an avid fisherman and enjoys country living in Hatchechubbee in his free time.

John Keith Mitchell

John Keith Mitchell

John Keith Mitchell
60 Country Hill Ln.
Phenix City, Al 36869
Represents: Place2/District 2 – Ladonia

John's Bio

J. Keith Mitchell is a proud 1979 graduate of Chavala High School of Russell County, AL. He attended some college at Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC). In his professional career, Keith is a licensed plumber. He is currently employed at Pratt & Whitney Engine Services.

In 1982, Keith became a member of RCBOE and has been elected to continue his service since that time. He is currently President of RCBOE.

Keith is married, and they have three (3) adult children. He enjoys outdoor activities and being a cattle farmer. He is the owner/operator of Uchee Valley Angus.

Joseph Williams

Joseph Williams

Joseph Williams
33 Willie Dr.
Phenix City, AL 36869
Represents: Place/District 6 – Fort Mitchell, Mt Olive, and Sunderlan

Joseph's Bio

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 the 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.

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