Meet the Leadership Team

Brian Maness

President and CEO

As President and CEO since 2014, Brian is known as a champion for innovation and transformative change on behalf of children and families. He has led the growth and
development of CHS from its traditional focus on adoption and foster care to its comprehensive array of child and family support programs serving more than 22,000 children and families each year. Following an early career in advertising, marketing and brand management, Brian joined Children’s Home Society in 2002.

Brian has garnered respect within North Carolina and nationally for his leadership and contributions in organizational strategy, resource development, service innovation, advocacy, and public policy. Brian’s vision for the future is for CHS to continue to be a leader in innovative services that create, support, and enhance loving families. Brian brings his personal perspective on the importance of family and believes that nothing can replace the role of a loving, supportive family in the life of a child.

Tucker Andrews

Chair – Board of Trustees

A Greensboro native, Tucker Andrews has grown up in a home devoted to Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. Her father, Bob Borden, was a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and he still continues to serve as a lifetime member. She and her sisters grew up believing in the mission of a permanent, safe, and loving family, and her family embraced the importance of CHS and its impact. Tucker joined the Board in 2019 and is honored to follow in her father’s footsteps as Chairman.

Tucker graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a BA in Art History and an MBA with Corporate Finance concentration from Kenan-Flagler Business School. She began her career in Washington, DC, working for Congressman Howard Coble, followed by more than 20 years in financial services. She was a Vice President at Citigroup Corporate Bank in New York, and upon returning to North Carolina, she held roles with RBC Bank, Pinnacle Bank, and Wells Fargo, where she was a Senior Vice President in the middle market bank for 10 years.

Tucker resides in Raleigh and is married to Wes Andrews. They have two boys, Wes Jr., 15 and Hanes, 12. In addition to Children’s Home Society, Tucker serves on the founding Board of Directors of Boys Team Charity Oak City, a philanthropic organization devoted to teaching teenage boys the importance of volunteering and giving back to their communities. She and her family are members of Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, and she and Wes enjoy supporting the Frankie Lemmon School, the Boys and Girls Club, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Executive Leadership

Becky Alley - Chief Marketing Officer

As Chief Marketing Officer, Becky leads and supervises Children’s Home Society’s Marketing Team. She directs all marketing activities for CHS and its affiliated brands, guiding communications and branding efforts statewide. She promotes the brand awareness of CHS and is a steward of the integrity and standards of the brand.

Becky is an established leader in marketing, public relations, and communications – internal, external, and crisis – with expertise in branding, mergers, social media, web development, and navigating change. With more than 24 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and health care, Becky has led the creation of multiple award-winning publications and marketing campaigns gaining recognition from professional organizations ranging from the Raleigh Public Relations Society to the Carolinas Health Care Public Relations Society to the MarComm and Telly Awards.

Vicki Barringer - Chief Financial Officer

Joining Children’s Home Society in 2014 as Chief Financial Officer, Vicki is responsible for the financial leadership of CHS and CHS Foundation including long-term strategic planning, financial operations, cash management, and financial reporting. Vicki has more than 20 years of financial management and operational experience with 501(c)3 nonprofit, educational, and healthcare organizations.

“I am honored to work with an exceptional team dedicated to making every child’s dream of a permanent, safe, and loving family come true,” Vicki says.

Joshua Townsend - Chief People Officer

Joshua’s primary responsibility as Chief People Officer is to focus on strategy that meets staff and agency needs while promoting CHS’s mission, vision, and goals. He manages the functions and oversight of Human Resources, Leadership & Development, Facilities, and Administrative Support. This includes organizational culture, EDI, staff development, workforce planning, talent acquisition, and performance; employee relations, compensation and benefits; HR systems and technology; policy development and implementation; and CHS offices and facilities. Joshua brings more than 20 years of experience and is certified as a Senior Certified Professional by the Society of Human Resources Professionals.

With a unique perspective and appreciation for the value of human capital, Joshua believes, “If you create a great place to work, great work takes place.”

Allen Kim - Chief Technology Officer

As Chief Technology Officer, Allen leads the organization's IT strategy and direction, providing overall technology guidance and governance. He drives the development and implementation of a comprehensive technology strategy that supports CHS’s business and program operations, encompassing hardware, software, and network platforms. He sets IT standards, policies, procedures, and service levels and oversees security, systems updates and maintenance, and user-level support.

Allen shares, “I believe in a people-focused approach and collaboration in order to continually improve our services, IT support, and the system-related experience of our staff.”

Rebecca Starnes - Chief Program Officer

Bringing more than 25 years’ experience developing and leading programs for parents and youth, Rebecca provides leadership to all program teams and is responsible for ensuring every CHS program provides high quality services and has the most positive impact possible by making sure systems are in place for success. This includes systems for hiring, training, and supporting staff, as well as systems for tracking and understanding program impact, processes for hearing from clients, a continuous quality improvement process, and strong financial management.

“I have invested my career into addressing the needs of youth and families with innovative, high-quality programs that aim to support healthy, stable, enduring family relationships,” Rebecca says. “I am committed to the belief that every child deserves a permanent, safe, and loving family and that families can find their strength with supportive services.”

Emily Johnson - Chief Philanthropy Officer

Emily leads our 10-member Philanthropy team in their statewide annual, major, and planned giving campaigns, as well as community engagement efforts, by connecting with donors, who believe in the importance of family, to support and impact Children’s Home Society’s innovative programs.

Emily has managed comprehensive development programs, built strong donor relationships, and overseen a wide array of campaigns and donor portfolios. She has deep experience working with boards and volunteers, supporting staff, and cultivating annual and major gifts.

“I am proud to be a part of such a respected organization which has served children and families for over a century. It is my privilege to meet and work with CHS supporters across the state to further the critical work of changing the lives of children each day and to promote the mission of CHS," says Emily.

Matt Strobl - Chief Business Development & Strategy Officer

Matt’s primary responsibilities include leading CHS’s business development, strategic planning, government affairs, and grants management efforts, advancing partnerships and identifying new opportunities to expand the organization’s impact across North Carolina. As a member of the executive leadership team, he will play a key role in shaping CHS’s long-term strategy, supporting continued growth in services for children and families statewide.
With more than two decades of experience, Matt brings experience leading strategy, innovation and organizational growth across complex non-profit and for-profit organizations. He has led enterprise-wide strategic planning and execution, innovation programs, and transformation initiatives impacting thousands of stakeholders across health and human services sectors. He has also advised mission-driven organizations on aligning strategy, operations, and innovations to expand their reach and effectiveness.

Dr. Sebrina Cooke-Davis - Executive Director Prevention & Education Programs

In her Executive Director role, Sebrina utilizes her more than 20 years of experience to provide leadership in the development and implementation of systems and processes that support the delivery of quality programs for Prevention and Parent Education, leading the implementation and continuous improvement in these areas. Sebrina develops, cultivates, and maintains strong partnerships with organizations who may partner with or refer to prevention and educations programs, such as County DSSs, pediatric and obstetric providers, early childhood initiatives,
and public health departments.

“I am committed to prevention and parent education. I take pride in the work of our highly motivated team and strive to inspire them to perform at the highest standards,” Sebrina shares.

Shannon N. Enoch - Executive Director Foster Care to Permanency

Overseeing Children’s Home Society’s Foster Care to Permanency-related programs, Shannon provides leadership in the development and implementation of progressive systems and processes that support the delivery of quality programs to ensure the employee and customer
experience, while managing financial decisions to ensure financial sustainability and health for each program. Shannon provides regular supervision and support to leaders in Foster Care to Permanency, Clinical Post Adoption, Lifelong Post Adoption, Infant Connections, Program
Support, and Resource and Recruitment. She also develops, cultivates, and maintains strong partnerships with County Departments of Social Services managers and leaders and State DHHS-DSS staff.

Shannon shares, “In my steadfast commitment to the well-being of children and families, I strive to motivate and inspire our teams to work with compassion, integrity, innovation, and excellence.”

Donna Henderson - Executive Director of Permanency Support & Education

Donna’s responsibilities as Executive Director include leading the statewide Child-focused Recruitment, Homebuilders, and Permanency Support & Education programs according to best practices and in the spirit of CHS leadership. She is committed to incorporating data into program development to support successful services for children and families to create opportunities to elevate families to care for children in their homes. She supports program implementation according to defined fidelity measures to ensure consistent implementation and outcomes for children and families.

“My career has been focused on providing a safe and loving home for children,” Donna says. “From mental health, maternal and child health, to child welfare, I have never lost focus on what matters – equipping individuals with the best tools and knowledge available to be successful in
their journey with their families.”