About

RISE Foundation

Pictured seating left to right: Brent Stubbs, William Mock, Mark Bennett. 2nd row: Rachel Thompson, Doug Lambert, Marcus Mc Cray and Trisha Boyett. Not pictured: James Rogers, Philip Williams.
Left to right front row: Brent Stubbs, William Mock, Mark Bennett. Left to right back row: Rachel Thompson, Doug Lambert, Marcus McCray and Trisha Boyett. Not pictured: James Rogers, Philip Williams.

The RISE Foundation is responsible for generating vital financial funds to support the seven RISE initiatives: military, underrepresented, housing, education, transportation, childcare and marketing as well as programs like 8th Grade Experience, Educator Externship, Employer Forums and Industry Insiders. Through strategic fundraising efforts, community partnerships and grants, the Foundation works to secure the resources needed to advance RISE’s mission.

The RISE Foundation Board of Directors

Chairperson
William Mock

Region Executive
Georgia Power


Mark Bennett

Director of Public Affairs and Community Investment
Gulfstream


Trisha Boyett

Financial Advisor
Edward Jones

Doug Lambert

Owner
Southern Hospitality Services, Inc.

Marcus McCray

Executive Director
Metter-Candler Chamber of Commerce

James Roger

Market President
Ameris Bank

Brent Stubbs

Chief Administrative Officer
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America

Rachel Thompson

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Bank of Newington

Phillip Williams

Executive Vice President, Georgia Bank President
The Claxton Bank