Skyland Trail Adds New Board Members and Advisors in 2026

February 10, 2026

Atlanta, GA – Skyland Trail, a nationally recognized nonprofit mental health treatment organization for adults and adolescents, welcomed members to its leadership boards for 2026.

CAPTION: New Board of Directors members Sally Singletary, Nan Easterlin, and Matt Echols

Skyland Trail elected four new members to the Board of Directors, including Matthew T. Echols, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, UNFI, Inc; Nan Easterlin, Co-Chair, The Storey Foundation; and Sally Singletary, LPC, a therapist with Samaritan Counseling Center of Atlanta. Responsibilities of the Skyland Trail Board of Directors include confirming the organization remains mission-focused, maintaining its financial health, and ensuring quality care for patients.

Rev. Joanna Adams, Tom Bell, Mark Tipton, and Arjun Srinivasan completed their Board service in 2025 and were recognized for their dedication and contributions. Rev. Joanna Adams, Tom Bell, and Mark Tipton were elected to join the Emeritus Board in 2026.

CAPTION: New Advisory Board members George Hauptfurher, Jamie Kennedy, Kenny Kraft, John McColl, Katherine Reed, and Nola Lucas Stull.

Skyland Trail elected six new members to the Advisory Board: Paul Berry, President & COO, Mesa Capital Partners; George Hauptfurher, senior investment consultant (retired); Jamie Kennedy, PhD, psychologist, Jamie Kennedy, PhD, LLC; Kenny Kraft, Managing Director and Head of Southeast Investment Banking, Wells Fargo Securities; John McColl, Executive Vice President of Development, Cousins Properties; and Katherine Reed, community volunteer.

The Advisory Board provides advice and counsel to senior leadership, staff, and the Board of Directors in addition to establishing connections and involvement with the community.

“We are honored to welcome these accomplished leaders to our Board of Directors and Advisory Board. Their diverse expertise and shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality mental health treatment will strengthen Skyland Trail’s mission and help guide our continued growth,” says Beth Finnerty, MHA, MBA, Skyland Trail President & CEO.