
Our Team
Staff

Sandy White - President & CEO
Sandy has over thirty years of experience in leadership positions in the tourism and hospitality arena with a major emphasis on marketing and public relations, tourism, customer service, hospitality, as well as downtown and community development.
Sandy has contributed to the success of several Georgia organizations as Executive Director of Washington-Wilkes County Tourism, Main Street & Chamber of Commerce; Hinesville-Liberty County Tourism & Main Street; and Hawkinsville-Pulaski Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce and Main Street. Most recently, she managed Visitor Services for the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce & Visit Sitka in Sitka, Alaska.
Sandy has advocated for economic vitality for businesses and activities, all the while striving for balance between the needs of the residents and those of the visitors. “I’m excited to be joining the Dade County community. By bringing people from all walks of life and different skill sets together for a common goal, you can help preserve and share the richness of the community and its special heritage with the world.”

Patricia Cloud - Welcome Center Manager
A long-time resident of Dade County, Patricia’s bubbly personality will welcome tourists and Dade residents alike to the Alliance Welcome Center and provide them with information about places to see, where to stay, and spots to eat.
Patricia has a solid background in customer service with experience as an insurance agent, administrative assistant, and paraprofessional in the Dade County School System. Most recently, she taught English online, working with students around the world.
Stop by the Welcome Center and say “hello” to Patricia sometime soon!
Board of Directors

George Williams
Board Chair

Kathleen Reed
Immediate Past Chair

Jane Dixon
Vice Chair

William Back
Secretary

Marcy Williams
Treasurer

Dena Abell
Board Director

Harry Abell
Board Director

Charity Barton
Board Director

Heath Cloud
Board Director

Carey Fauscett-Anderson
Board Director

Dorinda Moon
Board Director

Stacey Prater
Board Director

John Rollins
Board Director
Committee Chairs
Committees are the lifeblood of the Alliance! If you are interested in helping out in any of these areas, please call the Alliance at 706.657.4488 or email us at welcome@alliancefordade.com to get contact information for a Committee Chair.

Economic Development
John Rollins, Chair
William Back

Finance
Marcy Williams, Chair
Harry Abell
George Williams

Public Arts
Sue Gridley, chair
William Back
Darlene Carlson
Carey Fauscett-Anderson
Toni Gwaltney
Jayne Jarrett-James

Tourism
Charity Barton, chair
William Back
Carey Fauscett-Anderson
Tom Pounds
Dan Zink

Website
Harry Abell, chair
Marcy Williams