WHO WE ARE
ABOUT
LEADERSHIP
Melony Pugh-Weber, Founder & Executive Director
Melony Pugh-Weber is an experienced youth worker, Christian lay counselor, small group leader and speaker. Since its inception in 1987, Melony has helped build Touchstone from an idea to a reality that has served thousands of students. In 2008 Melony was recognized along with Jim Weber as the Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Innovator of the Year for her work with CiViL. She is a gifted communicator to youth and adults all over the country. Contact us to inquire about having Melony Pugh-Weber at your next event.
Jim Weber, Founder & Associate Executive Director
Jim Weber has been working with students here and abroad for forty years as a mentor, speaker, singer, and small group facilitator. He co-founded Touchstone with Melony Pugh-Weber and helped develop CiViL to provide character, values, and leadership development for high school students. In 2019 Jim along with Melony Pugh-Weber received the Tennessee Governor’s Star Award for work with CiViL. Jim is also a Dove Award-winning songwriter and singer.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Bren Elliott – Board Chair, Interem Assistant Director of Schools, Baltimore, MD
Joshua Auman – Treasurer – squareV LED Video Products, Nashville, TN
Charles Edwards – UC Surgical, Nashville, TN
Susanne Frensley – Retired educator
Sarah James Myatt – Dollar General – Nashville, TN
Tracy Ross – Hospital Corporation of America, Nashville, TN
Jonathan Crawford – Enterprise Holdings, Nashville, TN
VOLUNTEERS
Every year over 100 volunteers serve on the Touchstone board and committees, work on events and service projects, and facilitate CiViL Groups. They are essential to our work, and you can be one of them!