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Trustees of a Worthwhile Endeavor

Purpose Built Communities is dedicated to working with local leaders as they strive to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through holistic community revitalization. These efforts require incredible coordination of resources, and people sharing a vision for improving the lives of individuals. The members of the Purpose Built Communities Board of Directors anchor this mission.

Purpose Built Communities Board of Directors

Shirley Franklin
Executive Board Chair for Purpose Built Communities and former Mayor, City of Atlanta

Steven Cahillane
Chief Executive Officer of NBTY, Inc.

Thomas G. Charlesworth
Board of Directors for Cousins Properties, Inc.

Thomas G. Cousins
Chair of the C F Foundation

Alexander T. Robertson
Managing Partner for Tiger Management LLC

Robert “Bobby” Vagt
Chairman, Rice Energy

William (Billy) C. Wren
Chief Executive Officer of Nonami Enterprises, Inc.