Summer is when we begin laying the foundation for our annual campaign—a community-wide effort that will help strengthen lives across Northwest Georgia throughout the coming year.

This year is especially meaningful because, for the first time in our organization's history, Sara and David Pennington, IV, have agreed to serve a second consecutive term as Campaign Co-Chairs. Their continued leadership is a testament to their unwavering belief in our mission and in the generosity of this community. We are incredibly grateful for their willingness to lead the way once again.

Supporting Sara and David is an outstanding Campaign Cabinet of business and community leaders who have generously committed their time, talents, and influence to help make this year's campaign a success. These volunteers represent businesses and organizations from across Northwest Georgia, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to improving lives.

Meet Your 2026 Campaign Cabinet
Sara and David Pennington, IV, Campaign Co-Chairs, Advanced Insurance Strategies & Community Volunteer

•    Zack Adamson, Engineered Floors 
•    Amy Anderson, Human Resources Consulting 
•    Craig Bock, Engineered Floors 
•    Isaiah Bosma, Mayo Products
•    Hayden Brock, Bear Paper Tube
•    Scot Davis, Shaw Industries, Inc. 
•    Shane Day, Textile Rubber and Chemical - Tiarco 
•    Kelley Fain, Shaw Industries
•    JT Finley, Maryville Jewelers
•    David Gregg, Bank OZK 
•    David Hobbs, Truist Bank 
•    Todd Looper, JBM Office Solutions
•    Zac Long, Overlooked Materials 
•    Ben Neal, Mayo Products
•    Asa Peeples, Textile Management Associates
•    Gage Peeples, United Surface Solutions
•    Logan Poillucci, Shaw Industries
•    Veronica Prieto, Marketing Alliance Group
•    Patti Renz, Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty
•    Micah Riggle, Mohawk Industries
•    Cara Sandlin, McGriff Insurance Services
•    Pete Sigmon, Shaw Retiree
•    Karen Townsend, Community Volunteer

These volunteers are already building momentum by engaging local businesses, inspiring generosity, and inviting others to invest in our community. Their leadership reminds us that lasting change doesn't happen because of one person or one organization; it happens when we work together.

For more than 80 years, United Way of Northwest Georgia has brought people together to solve our community's greatest challenges. Today, we continue investing in four key areas—Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency—ensuring every dollar raised stays local and creates lasting impact.

Whether you're looking to make a corporate investment, sponsor a United Way event, volunteer together as a team, or engage employees through a workplace campaign, there's a place for your business at United Way of Northwest Georgia. Our team provides the resources, guidance, and support to make getting involved easy. Visit ourunitedway.org/workplace-giving or contact Amy Ross at amy.ross@ourunitedway.org to learn more.

As we prepare for another campaign season, I hope you'll consider how you can be part of this work. Whether you give, volunteer, advocate, or lead a workplace campaign, your involvement helps create opportunities and hope for thousands of our neighbors. Together, we can continue building a stronger Northwest Georgia—because when we are united, there is no limit to what we can accomplish.

United is the Way our community thrives!

Amanda Burt is the President of United Way of Northwest Georgia.
The mission of United Way is Improving Lives. Inspiring Donors. Uniting Community.