The Portofino Derby Classic event committee is comprised of Johnston Health Foundation staff and board members and community leaders who are committed to making this event a fun experience for all our attendees while raising funds to make an impact in the lives of cancer patients in need in our community.
Event Chair | Mike Marvel |
Johnston Health Foundation lead | Sol Halliburton |
Sponsorships Committee | Mike Marvel, Stewart McLeod & Sol Halliburton |
Event communications lead | Amanda Johnson |
Ticket Promotions & Sales lead | John Temple |
Venue hosts | Norwood & Sandra Thompson |
Online influencer lead | Megan Cranfill |
Sponsor & vendor set up team lead | Joe Snead |
Volunteer check-in team lead | Nolene Barnette |
Beverae & ice team lead | Mark Brunner |
Main beverage station ticket sales & service lead |
Iris Green |
Program committee leads | Martha Namie and Jamie Kegan |
Main entrance and traffic flow lead | Jamie Ramsey |
Day-of ticket sales lead | Nicole Bodrick |
Registration leads | Portia Garrett & Morgan O'meara, Tammy Holt |
Shuttle team lead | Kyle McDermott |
Jockey Club leads | Pam Marvel & Tammy McLeod |
Jockey Club monitors | John & Ellyn Temple |
Parking team lead | Pedro Reyes |
Race Track lead | Morgan O'meara |
Race Track program lead | Stewart McLeod |
Red Carpet & Tribute Wall Greeter lead | Elwanda Hyman-Farrow |
Tribute Wall Committee Lead | Lynn Daniels |
Set up/Clean up team lead | Stewart McLeod |
Race announcer and live auctioneer | Kirk Russell |
Kentucky Derby Ticket Sales | Brent George |
Photography team lead | Ron Sloan |
Prize committee lead | Lisa Moss |