Volunteers of America Adds EKU Manchester’s Terry Gray to Board of Directors

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) a regional affiliate of the national organization, Volunteers of America INC, serving Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee and Southern Indiana, is thrilled to announce that on Thursday, September 21, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Manchester’s Terry Gray joined its board of directors.

Terry has served as the Senior Director of Regional Programming and Regional Stewardship since 2003. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing a wide range of programs and initiatives that promote educational and economic development throughout the region, including EKU’s Corbin and Manchester Regional Campuses. Terry also serves on numerous community and regional advisory boards, leveraging his expertise and connections to support positive change. Terry’s dedication to the region earned him the 2023 President’s Excellence in Engagement Award, becoming the first off-campus employee to receive this honor. EKU also honored Terry with the inaugural Distinguished Service Award in 2021.
Terry has been instrumental in supporting the expansion of VOA’s recovery ecosystem in Southeast and Southcentral Kentucky that has resulted in nearly 70 jobs that have been created for the region and now more than $26M of investment with the recent addition of two new federal grants.

“We are so lucky to have Terry join our board of directors, bringing his professional insight and regional perspective to the work that VOA does,” said VOA Mid-States President and CEO Jennifer Hancock. “His influence as a thought leader in Southeast Kentucky gives us greater opportunities to ensure local voices are represented at all levels in our organization and will assist VOA in driving continued engagement and support for the individuals and families we serve.”

"I am truly honored to be elected to the VOA board. The organization's commitment to the holistic well-being of individuals and families aligns with my own values and aspirations. I look forward to contributing to the mission of Volunteers of America, and working together with this dedicated team to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve” said Terry Gray.