Board of Education
Board Members
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Jonathan was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in Finance. Upon graduation, Jonathan worked as a manager for two local home improvement companies. There he gained hands-on experience managing construction crews performing residential retroï¬ts and developed his knowledge of homeowners’ energy concerns. He started his business, Eco Three, in the summer of 2010 and continues to grow the company.Jonathan has served on several local charity boards, including the ARC of Jefferson County, MS Society, and The CF Foundation. He was honored to be part of the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2015 “Top 40 Under 40.”
Jonathan is an active member of the Monday Morning Quarterback Club. He and his wife have two children who attend Vestavia Hills Elementary East. Jonathan and his family are proud members of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church.
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Kyle Whittington is the owner and managing partner of Meld Financial, an independent wealth management firm located in Cahaba Heights. Kyle is a Certified Financial Planner and has been with Meld Financial since 2007 serving as an advisor to clients. Meld Financial focuses on personal financial planning, investment management, trusts, foundations, retirement plans and deferred compensation plans.Kyle attended The University of Alabama where he received an undergraduate degree in Finance and also a Master’s degree in Financial Planning. He has served on various community and professional boards including Leadership Vestavia Hills, VHCS Foundation, Financial Planning Association North Alabama, and Estate Planning Council. Kyle and his wife, Ragan, have two children, including one who attends Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge. Kyle and his family are active members of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, where Kyle serves as a deacon.
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Amber Terakedis is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in Finance and a minor in Economics. Amber is a Partner at Plante Moran based in Southfield, Michigan. She is a Certified Financial Planner, (CFP ™) and specializes in Wealth Management and holistic financial planning for individuals. Amber has spent 10 of her 16 years with Plante Moran working remotely in Chattanooga and Birmingham as her husband’s career brought their family south. After moving to Vestavia Hills in 2016 with three young children, they decided this was where they wanted to remain and raise their family.Amber serves on the PTO Board at Liberty Park Middle School and volunteers her time at Vestavia Hills Elementary in Liberty Park. Her civic experience includes serving on the Vestavia City Schools Foundation Board, as a Sustaining Member of Junior League in Chattanooga, and she previously served on the Greater Lansing Food Bank Board in Lansing, Michigan.
Amber is married to her college sweetheart, David, and they have three children attending Vestavia City Schools. You can often find them on the Lacrosse, Soccer and Football fields with their active sports family. They attend Church of the Highlands and the Church at Liberty Park.
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Shelley Gentle is a software developer and co-founder of Anovys, a technology company she and her husband, John, started in 2012 to serve the fresh foods industry. Their software is used by customers across the country. Prior to launching the business, Shelley gained experience in application development, project management, and client solutions, working for organizations ranging from small startups to a large defense contractor. She holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Theatre from Washington & Lee University.
A Birmingham native, Shelley and her family moved to Vestavia Hills in 2009. She and John have four children who attend Vestavia Hills City Schools, spanning from elementary to high school.
Shelley currently serves on the Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Board, the board of the Birmingham Boys Choir, and the board of Leadership Vestavia Hills. She is a former executive board member of the Junior League of Birmingham, where she was an active member for 14 years. Outside of work and volunteer commitments, Shelley enjoys running, cooking, and traveling with her family.
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Trey Woodruff serves as the CFO of Interior Elements, an office space and interior design company with locations throughout the Southeast. He is a Certified Public Accountant with an undergraduate degree in Accountancy and a Master of Business Administration, both from Mississippi State University. Trey and his wife Allison have two sons: John, who attends Vestavia Hills Elementary East; and Colin, who attends Louis Pizitz Middle School. Allison is also very passionate about Vestavia Hills City Schools, serving in many roles in the PTO, most recently as PTO Council Treasurer. The Woodruffs are active in many areas of the Birmingham community and passionate about our school system.