Rockdale Coalition
History
The Rockdale Coalition for Children & Families (RCCF) is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation. RCCF was established in August 1996 by a resolution from the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners as part of the State of Georgia’s Family Connection initiative under then Governor Zell Miller. Randy Poynter was the Chairman of Rockdale County Board of Commissioners, and John K. Morgan, CEO of Acuity Brands, served as the first Chairman of the Rockdale Coalition Board of Directors. John was instrumental in helping to establish the Coalition, and due to his generosity, the Coalition awards the annual John K. Morgan Community Service Scholarship to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding community service. From 1999 to 2009, Bill Hughey served as the Executive Director of the Coalition. Under Bill’s leadership, the Coalition became a well established and respected Rockdale entity, funneling millions of dollars for the benefit of families & children in the Rockdale community. In his honor, each year the Coalition awards the F. William Hughey Community Service Award to a worthy recipient who has demonstrated collaborative community service in the Rockdale community.
Michael J. Hutcheson
Executive Director
Michael Hutcheson has served as Executive Director of the Rockdale Coalition for Children and Families in Conyers, Georgia, since 2009. Prior to this role, he spent many years in pastoral ministry, serving congregations throughout Florida and Georgia.
Michael is deeply engaged in the local community. He has been recognized as the Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year, named Rotarian of the Year, and honored as an Honorary Social Worker by the Rockdale County Public School System.
A native of Soperton, Georgia, Michael is a graduate of Treutlen High School. He holds a BBA from the University of Georgia and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Meredith, have been married for 35 years and are the proud parents of two daughters and one beautiful granddaughter.
Board of Directors
Smith, Susan P. (Chair) * Community at Large
Edwards, Jennifer (V. Chair) * City of Conyers
Hogg, Tim (Sec/Treas) * Fathers House Church
Bills, Nancy Rockdale County Superior Court
Fallon, April* Rockdale County Public Schools
Cline, Claire * Community at Large
Levett, Eric Rockdale County Sheriff
Parrott, Veronica * Rockdale Dept of Family & Children Services
Galmore, Jason * Rockdale Dept of Juvenile Justice
Sistrunk, Laura Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
Spikes, Melanie * View Point Health
Stanton, Erin * Rockdale County Health Dept.
Johnson, Anissa United Way of Greater Atlanta
Kevin Taffe Premier Medical Careers
* Executive Committee
