Mckenna Farms Board Chair

rpoe@mckennafarms.org

President, East Paulding Animal Hospital.

Dallas, GA.

Dr.Poe received both his Bachelor’s degree and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia. He and his wife purchased East Paulding Animal Hospital in 1998 and relocated it to its current location in 2000. For 12 years, Dr. Poe predominantly practiced equine medicine, but now focuses his work on small animal practice. When not at work, he enjoys shooting sports and fishing, but primarily spending a lot of time with his wife and two daughters. Dr. Poe has been both a donor and active volunteer with McKenna Farms since its inception.

Mckenna Farms Board Member

jevans@mckennafarms.org

Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney,   Cobb County DA Office

Jesse Evans grew up in Cobb County. He received his BA in Political Science/Criminal Justice from Mercer University, and his JD from Mercer Law. Jesse has worked with the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office since 2001, most of which was spent serving as the Major Crimes/Homicide Prosecutor. He currently lives in Cobb County with his wife and three children and is active in his community through involvement with the Rotary Club of Marietta, Leadership Cobb, and NorthStar Church. Jesse joined the McKenna Farms Board in 2019 after being a supporter of the organization and its mission for years.

Mckenna Farms Board Member

Senior Project Manager, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

Zach is a native of Paulding County where he currently resides with his wife and two daughters. He has a degree in Construction Management from Southern Polytechnic State University, and has been with Brasfield & Gorrie since 2010. In his free time, Zach enjoys spending time outdoors hunting and fishing.

Mckenna Farms Board Member

tsherrer@mckennafarms.org

Pharmacist

Owner, Poole’s Pharmacy

Thomas Sherrer, Jr. is a graduate of the Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy. He is a Pharmacist and owner of Poole’s Pharmacy Marietta. Thomas was a member of the Leadership Cobb 2018 Class, and has held multiple positions with the National Community Pharmacy Association and the Georgia Pharmacy Association. He is an active member of the Rotary Club of Marietta, and serves as their Director of Public Relations and Golf Tournament Coordinator.

Mckenna Farms Board Secretary

sszalwinski@mckennafarms.org

Professor, Chattahoochee Technical College

Shari Szalwinski is a “Navy brat’ originally from Pensacola, FL. She earned her B.A. from Auburn University in International Business, and her M.A. from the University of West Florida in Communications. After a 20-year corporate career, Shari began teaching college communications classes, and is currently a full-time instructor at Chattahoochee Technical College. In 2015, Shari was selected as Chattahoochee Tech’s Instructor of the Year.   She also created and led the highly successful study abroad program at CTC, and is currently a co-advisor for the National Society of Leadership and Success club. In her free time she enjoys traveling, horseback riding, weekly volunteering at McKenna Farms, and spending time with her family.

Mckenna Farms Board Member

Ralph D. Turner, DBA, MHA, MPA, FACHE  SVP, Hospital President Wellstar Paulding Medical Center 

Ralph assumed the responsibilities as the SVP Wellstar, President, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center 9 May 2022. Previously, he served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, starting in March 2019.

During his extensive career, Ralph has managed operations in a number of key areas: the emergency  department; medical transport, ground and Medflight; supply chain/sterile processing; facilities  management & planning, design and construction; environment of care/life safety; environmental  services; patient support services & patient transportation; patient & guest services; culinary & nutrition  services; linen management & logistics, among others. 

A native of Georgia, Ralph holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, and  a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from the University of Maryland, as well as a Master of  Public Administration from Troy University. He recently completed his Doctorate in Business  Administration from the University of Wisconsin. 

Ralph and his wife, Ann, have two sons.

Mckenna Farms Board Member

gwhite@mckennafarms.org

Venture Partner, Kubera Venture Capital

Greg is Venture Partner at Kubera Venture Capital, Sector Expert at PeakSpan Capital, and Strategic Advisor to Verusen, Flourish Software and Clarity Capital Advisors. As principal and host at Supply Chain Now, Greg helps guide the company’s strategic direction, hosts industry leader discussions & livestreams, in addition to creating original content and hosting his original supply chain tech-focused podcast and YouTube channel, TECHquila Sunrise.

Greg was introduced to McKenna by his daughter Delaney who volunteered here from middle school until college. He explains, “McKenna Farms has been part of our family’s life for over a decade. The uplifting care, purpose, knowledge and achievement the team delivers to the neurodiverse community is the kind of love and giving that we want to see grow in the world.”