2016
Ryan Patrick took the reigns as board chair
2015
Foundation held its inaugural breakfast “signature” event
2014
Pam Riley was elected board chair; Lisa Crossman was appointed Executive Director
2013
Board kicked off first annual fundraising campaign
2012
100% of board became Public Health Friends or Guardians
2011
Bylaws change approved – Foundation board membership no longer tied to Board of Health membership
2010
District Health Director Dr. Jack Kennedy led efforts to relaunch Foundation as a fundraising vehicle for public health
1994 to 2010
Board of Health directors also served as Foundation board members; other than a $100,000 bequeathment received in the ‘90s, fundraising efforts remained quiet
September 1994
The Cobb Health Futures Foundation was incorporated with Dr. Dan B. Stephens as founding member and first board chair in order to accept two pieces of property for use as public health clinics