GADSDEN, AL – The Cardinal Foundation, a support organization of Gadsden State Community College, added four area leaders to the board of directors: Jake Leath, Adrienne Reed, Kyle Reeves and Jonathan Mosely.
“These new members bring a wealth of experience, community involvement and professional expertise to the Cardinal Foundation,” said Hillary Folsom, director of Advancement and Alumni Relations. “They will help us achieve our mission to impact the lives of our students, our employees and our communities.”
Jake Leath
Leath is the owner of Country Financial, an insurance agency he opened in 2023. Last year, his commitment to excellence was recognized when he was named Country Financial’s National Rookie of the Year.
A graduate of Etowah High School, Leath’s early leadership roles included serving on the Student Government Association at Gadsden State, where he enrolled in 2015. He completed a degree in Sales and Marketing in 2019 from the University of Alabama.
Leath is active in the community as a member of the Gadsden Rotary Club and the North Gadsden Community Church. He and his wife, Cecily, are expecting their first child in June.
Adrienne Reed
Reed is a dedicated single mother, community activist and committed leader in education. She is an elected member of the Gadsden City Board of Education with a focus on ensuring the best educational opportunities for students in the city. Her work as a business services representative at the Gadsden Career Center complements her advocacy for local youth and families.
A lifelong resident of Etowah County, Reed has been involved in numerous community organizations, including a member of the board of directors at the Etowah Chamber of Commerce and a member of UNITY Church.
Kyle Reeves
Reeves is a proud alumnus of Etowah High School and Gadsden State, where he earned an Associate in Science in 2000. He went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Jacksonville State University in 2003. Reeves is the managing director of Northwestern Mutual in Gadsden, where his work has earned him recognition in the Million Dollar Round Table, an honor awarded to the Top 10 percent of financial advisors worldwide. Additionally, he has qualified for Northwestern Mutual’s FORUM, which places him in the Top 1 percent of advisors within the organization. Reeves and his wife, Kelli, are the parents of two children.
Jonathan Mosley
Mosley graduated from Saks High School in 1996 and attended Gadsden State in 1997 and 1998. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2001 from JSU. He brings 24 years of experience in the banking and lending industry to the Cardinal Foundation, and he currently is employed by Emblem Credit Union.
A 40-year resident of Calhoun County, Mosley is a member of the Church of the Highlands, where he serves on the leadership and production teams at the Oxford location. He is involved in the Rotary Club and supports the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of East Central Alabama and the Young Leadership Society. He serves as the board chair for Interfaith Ministries in Anniston and the Risk Management Association. He and his wife, Lindsay, have a daughter.
The four new board members are joining the current voting members: Melissa Battles, Donny Dunn, Eva Garner, Erin Griffith, David Hooks, Lynn King, Ricky Ray, Scott Shofner, Ray Smith, Tony Smith, Jonathan Tang and Davis Varner. The officers are Tommie Goggans, president; Maj. Gen. Eric Crabtree, vice president; Bryan Dorsett, treasurer; and Gerri Langley, secretary.
“With the new additions to the board, these dedicated individuals work tirelessly to ensure that the Cardinal Foundation continues its legacy of making a positive impact on the lives of those it serves,” Folsom said. “The Foundation is poised for even greater success in its mission to support our students.”
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