Dr. William "Bill" McKee

Chair

Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs

Cumberland University

Bob Black

Past Vice Chair

Owner

Capitol Theater  

Jason Lawson

Treasurer

Assistant District Attorney

15th Judicial District

Judy Jordan

Assistant Treasurer

Vice President of Finnce

Cumberland University

Anne Barger

Director of PreK, Parenting, and the Family Resource Center

Wilson County Schools

E. Marie Farley

Past Chair 

Retired

Assistant Public Defender

Dr. Eric Cummings

Dean of School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts

Cumberland University

Brian Harbaugh

President

Signature Behavior Inc

Tom Swink

Assistant District Attorney

15th Judicial District

Lance Howell

Vice Chair 

Assistant Chief

Wilson County Sheriffs Office

Marilyn Bryant

Secretary 

Civic Leader

Owner & Publisher

Town Planner

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Nancy Willis 

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Civic Leader

Former CAC Executive Director 

Scott Ridgway, M.S., Executive Director

Scott has been working in the field of suicide prevention, Child Advocacy, and Children’s Mental Health for over 30 years.  He accepted the position of Executive Director after working with the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as Executive Director, Director of Field Operations, and Admission Director, respectively.

As Executive Director, Scott is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the CAC, supervises the Forensic Interviewer and Family Advocate, as well as over-seeing interns and volunteers.  He is a trained facilitator for Darkness to Light Stewards of Children, which is offered to adults in the 15th Judicial District at no cost. He is active in the community, raising awareness of child abuse, partnering with stakeholders to increase funding for the CAC, and producing fundraisers.

Scott obtained his BA in Human Services from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and his Master of Public Service Management from Cumberland University. When not involved with the CAC or spending time with his family, Scott enjoys UT and Titans Football, the outdoors, working in the yard, and other outside activities.  

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Cece Ralston, Forensic Interviewer

Cece Ralston is a Nashville native who graduated from Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College) with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and certification to teach in grades K-9.  Cece worked for the State of Tennessee in the Department of Mental Health for 40 years, working with children from age 18 months to 18 years old with behavioral, developmental, and mental health issues. 

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Cece has two foster daughters and six grandchildren. In her spare time Cece enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading. On working at the Child Advocacy Center Cece says, “I am proud to be a part of this group that is doing so much to keep children safe.”

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Valarie R Sweatt, MPH., Family Advocate

Valarie graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1999. She obtained a Master’s in Health Services/Public Health from Strayer University.    

​Prior to becoming employed at the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center (CAC),

Valarie worked as a Facilitator and a Placement Specialist for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. She has also worked as an Intensive Probation/Parole Officer III for the state of Tennessee Board of Parole.

Jackie Ramsey, Fundraising Coordinator

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Jackie Ramsey joined The 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center in October of 2016.  Ms. Ramsey joined as a volunteer with her focus being fundraising for their Annual Chocolate Affair. She also assists with administration duties when needed.  Prior to joining the CAC, she worked for Intel Corporation in Folsom, California for 12 years specializing in Administration/Project Management.  She retired in 2013 and moved to Lebanon, Tennessee in January 2014.

Ms. Ramsey was a native of California for 36 years, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Management from Pacific Christian College.  She enjoys her retirement by volunteering for the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center.  Ms. Ramsey actively participates in various organizations within her community and is also very passionate about her photography hobby.  She has been married to her husband for about 40 years, and has five children, fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Ms. Ramsey hopes she will be able to share her vision and passion for helping others with her family and friends.  Working with the CAC team has been and will continue to be a rewarding experience for her.