Board of Directors

 Denise has been a resident and business owner at Bramlitt's, Inc. here in Putnam County for over 45 years. Denise has always invested in the community through her different volunteer positions over the years. When she realized that so many school-age children (800+) did not eat on weekends due to food insecurity in their homes, she formed a non-profit 501c, Feed the Need of Putnam County. Her purpose in doing this was to build a road to fix that broken path and build hope in young underprivileged children within Putnam County. 

  Renee lives in Putnam County and works for the PCSD as the Director of Career and Technical Education. She has lived in Putnam County for over 45 years. One of the main reasons she chose to be on the FTNPC board is because of the children in our community that go hungry. While in the schools and as she works with the teachers, she sees a need for a program such as this to help our students with one less thing to worry about.

Bud McInnis served 13 years in many areas of the educational field in Putnam County. He has filled the roles of Middle and High School teacher, Elementary Program Coordinator, and Graduation Coach. His most recent position in 2018-2022 was a School Board Member, in the Putnam County School District IV. Before beginning his education career, he served 30 years with the United States Postal Service in Gainesville, Florida, including 21 years as a letter carrier and the remaining years as a Supervisor Customer Service. Bud has served as a Take Stock In Children mentor in Putnam county since 2014. He enjoys volunteering with community-based organizations for charitable causes, home gardening, his family, and his many pets.   

  Ashley is the Director of Community Relations for the Putnam County School District where she serves as a district liaison to community stakeholder groups and leads the district’s Department of Communications. Before becoming a district level administrator, Ashley served as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, and Reading Program Specialist with the Northeast Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC). She spent eight years as a school level administrator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. As a principal, creating environments for productive dialogue with internal and external stakeholders was a top priority for her work. She recently led the district through a branding refresh and supports the goals of the 2021-26 Strategic Plan with an emphasis on community collaboration.

  Rebecca “Becci” Motes has been in the field of education for the past 27 years as an elementary education teacher, guidance counselor, Jobs for Florida Graduates Specialist, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist and District Graduation Coach. She has a passion for working with young people to realize their fullest potential. Her area of expertise is in the field of “College & Career Readiness.” In her current position, she not only works with students in middle & high school, but mentors PCSD graduates as they transition into their chosen post-secondary pursuits. Becci resides in Putnam County.

Jackie moved to Putnam County in 2019 and is a blessing to our community. She is semi-retired with 24 years in the agricultural industry in Florida. She founded, owned, and operated a multi-million-dollar corporation of retail plant nurseries, garden centers, home décor and crafts in the state of Florida which sold in 2008. Additionally, she has owned and operated a construction site work business for the last 15 years.

  Julia is CFO and co-owner of Industrial Reliability & Alignments, where she enjoys working with her husband to serve the maintenance needs of product facilities and provide marine services throughout the United States and abroad. Julia is active in the community, volunteering and serving as board member for Feed the Need and Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences. She brings with her extensive experience as an entrepreneur as well as leadership experience from her role in IT management for over 20 years at Koch Industries. Julia is a Putnam County resident.

  Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.(Date intentionally kept secret)
He’s a “Dually” – American/Canadian (aka Canuckian)
Pre 1961: mostly upset his parents (if you only knew)
1961-65: London Teachers’ College (Ontario, Canada)
 - taught elementary school for four years.
1965-75: Photography (home-based) business (Windsor, Ontario)
1975-86: operated a photo studio in Windsor, Ontario
 - (Emery Studio of Photography Ltd).
1986-92: Construction, carpenter/supervisor, Michigan, Mosher-Dolan Construction
 Free-lance photographer for numerous studios
1992-2013: Residential Contractor, Florida (Emery Woodcraft Inc) specializing in interior renovations.
2013-present: finally retired, keeping as busy as he wants, loving every fun-filled minute. 

Bob now divides his time among his favorite charities including , Feed the Need, Epic-Cure and Habitat for Humanity. Since 2017 he has especially enjoyed working as a volunteer with the students at Browning Pearce Elementary School in Satsuma.

And, most importantly, he helps around the house once in a while.

  Dr. Yvette Jones holds a bachelor's degree in health information management, a master's degree in healthcare administration, and a Doctorate in education. She is the Health Information Management Director and Facility Privacy Official at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital. Yvette is an alumna of the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Putnam Class of 2024 and is currently in the 2026 cohort of the Northeast Florida Regional Council’s Regional Leadership Academy. Yvette lives in Palatka with her husband Will, six children, and ten grandchildren. She actively serves her community in several organizations in various capacities. Yvette’s passion for young people leads her to serve as a mentor with Take Stock in Children, Delta Academy & GEMS, and the Palatka Police Athletic League. Yvette is a member of the Rotary Club of Palatka, where she serves as a club advisor for the PJSHS Interact Club and the Rotaract Club of St. Johns River State College, Palatka. Yvette strives to lead by example and serve selflessly.

  Bio Coming Soon

 Stacey, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, spent the first 45 years of her life there. After raising her children, she worked for 12 years in ministry at Christ’s Church in Mandarin. In April 2022, she, her husband, and their youngest son moved to Putnam County, seeking a simpler life and more space. Stacey is grateful for meeting Denise Bramlitt, who opened her eyes to the poverty and needs of Putnam County. Since September 2022, she has been involved with Feed the Need of Putnam County, continuing to learn and grow within the community. Stacey enjoys yoga at Azalea Brewery with new friends and hiking in the woods whenever she can.