BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Hampton, President-- John is President of JHampton Photography, Inc. He has a BA in German from Rhodes College and an MS in computer science from UT Knoxville. His first 30 business years were spent in computer programming and systems analysis. He has spent his life photographing what interests him, first as an amateur, then as a professional. He has developed his eye and technical skills in pursuit of being able to show others what he sees. John says, “When someone looks at one of my photos, and that changes their vision and understanding, I know that I’ve made the right choice in what to do with the second half of my life.”
www.jhamptonphotography.com

Karel-grace Dye, President Emerita-- Karel-grace is a former dancer with the Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera and numerous American dance troupes. She is a business owner entrepreneur. Karel-grace has received certification in non profit management and fund development from the Frist Center for Non Profit Management in Nashville. Karel-grace co founded the WCCAC and the Mid-South Ballet Theater. She is a director of the Franklin Lions Club, and a member of the Williamson Career Women and Royal Oaks Garden Club. 

Massood Taj, Vice-president-- Massood is in the business of creative communication. He is a professional multimedia Artist/ Designer, Musician and Educator. Director of Full Circle Art an Artist Development, Representation and Promotion organization and owner of M8Design an Imaging/ Design, Web development, Fine Art reproduction and Art merchandising company. He is an instructor in computer applications software with a concentration on graphics, design and web development software both in a classroom setting and private instructions. He also facilitates Music, Dance and Arts exhibitions and Professional development programs and workshops. His own visual artwork is on exhibit at various galleries, healing centers, educational institutions and private collections.
www.massoodworks.com
www.fullcircleart.org

Mary Pendergrass, Secretary-- Mary’s interest in art began by drawing nature scenes on her family’s farm in Normandy, TN. Today her interests include supporting those who enrich our global community with their artistic expressions and promoting a healthy environment. She is a member of Tennesseans for the Arts and EarthSave International. Mary supports the WCCAC public events at the Bluegrass Festival, Williamson County Fair, Traveling Community Art Project, the International Celebration of Nations, and Nashville Symphony at the Williamson County Public Library. Mary says, “As secretary and self-appointed 'keeper of the archives' I maintain paper and virtual files on all of our events. Some of this information is placed on our website. I am also striving to develop my own career as an artist.”

Joyce Itin, Treasurer-- Joyce brings her MBA skills to bear on the WCCAC's finances. She is the founder and owner of Dealer Software Associates.
www.dealersoftware.com

Sean Bell-- Sean is the owner of a successful landscaping business and is an accomplished dancer. He has returned to the board after a year's absence.

Kelly Selfe-- Kelly is an elementary-school art instructor with the Franklin Special School District.

Stacey Taylor-- Stacey is a painter in oils, and a caterer.

In Memoriam
Janice Keck -- Janice was the Director of the Williamson County Public Library, and had a long association with arts organizations in the county. She was on the Board of the Arts Commission, Vice-President of the Williamson County Council for the Written Word, Vice-President of the Tennessee Writers Alliance.