President
Mr. Sherry Ray Wilson
Interfaith
2026 Board
Board of Directors
Community and business leaders guiding NOVA’s work across Northeast Louisiana.
Board leadership
Officers guiding the work.
NOVA’s officers bring employer, financial, and community perspectives to the organization’s mission.
Vice President
Mr. Robert “Bob” Griffin
Atmos Energy
Secretary / Treasurer
Mr. Ben Westerburg
Regions Bank
Board members
Regional experience at the table.
Leaders from healthcare, finance, law, faith communities, local government, and regional employers help keep NOVA connected to the people and workplaces it serves.
Member
Atty. George Britton
Scott Britton Law Firm
Member
Ms. Karen Hayward
Interfaith
Member
Rev. A.B. Johnson
Rose of Sharon Baptist Church
Member
Ms. Beverly Lewis
Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Medical Center
Member
Ms. Tavia Perry
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
Member
Ms. Dohaysky “Dee” Soto
Regions Bank
Member
Ms. Veronica Tappin
Loche’s Mortuary
Member
Dr. Rodney Welch
West Monroe Alderman
Put opportunity into motion
Be at the forefront of the inNOVAtion.
Your goals are individual. NOVA connects you with guidance and training built around the career you want to pursue.
Employer perspective
What regional partners see in NOVA.
Two employers share how NOVA strengthens people, workplaces, and the region.
“Gardner Denver has had great success with the NOVA program. The candidates we have hired are committed to hard work, self-improvement, and the success of our team. We strongly support NOVA's mission, and it remains a preferred program for entry-level opportunities on our team.”
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