Staff and Board of Directors
Dedicated Artisans, Business People, Volunteers, & Professionals
Our Staff
Betsy Ross, Executive Director
As Executive Director of the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi, Betsy's role is multifaceted, blending leadership, financial management, and community engagement.
Betsy's visionary outlook includes providing leadership for the Guild and serving as the organization's public face, raising its visibility both at a local and state level.
In addition, Betsy is responsible for fiscal oversight and the organization's financial health. She also is responsible for building and nurturing solid relationships with Guild members.
Betsy grew up in Jackson and attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she received a B.S. in elementary education. Actively pursuing a career in teaching, she quickly moved into the gifted education classroom and worked for the Madison County School District for 12 years.
Betsy lives in Madison with her husband and two children.
Sheri Cox, Director of Operations
Sheri Cox is responsible for organizing all the events held at the Waller Craft Center. From weddings and wedding receptions to family reunions, corporate retreats, and group visits, she handles all scheduling details.
As education coordinator, Sheri plans all school field trips and coordinates all classes. She also provides descriptions and pricing for classes, and works with instructors to plan curriculum.
Prior to coming to the Waller Craft Center, Sheri was on staff at St. James’ Episcopal Church where she was the Coordinator of New Member Ministry and was the Wedding Coordinator.
For 19 years, she was with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. and coordinated all training for new staff members. She conducted many training sessions, not only in the Jackson office, but at the Home Office of Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee, WI. She presented many seminars and training sessions at Northwestern Mutual’s Annual Meeting and Southern Regional Meetings.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors oversees the work of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi.
Half of the board is composed of Guild artisan members and the other half is composed of business people and community volunteers.
Members serve three-year, staggered terms.
OFFICERS
Debby DeLashmet, President
Alison Oliver Kelly, Vice President
Rhonda Blasingame, Secretary
Elizabeth Montambault, Treasurer
Carolyn Hudson, Standards Chair
CRAFTSMEN
Linda Beasley
Phil Brown
Alma Ellis
Ila Hallmark
Paul Meek
Kit White
Lon Wimberly
PATRONS
Brian Beckham
Jenny Berryhill
Kim Cooper
Joe Dove
Corey Ellison
Otie Heubach
Anik Kurkjian
Ray Lewis
Susan Marquez
Elizabeth Rivers
Mike Stevens
Marion Wofford
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