2/18/26
COLUMBIA, Tenn. — The Maury Regional Health Care Foundation announced appointments to its board of directors for 2026 during the group’s December meeting.
Officers include Tina Adams as chair, Jim Richardson as chair-elect, Jennifer Richardson as secretary and Gaye Pike as treasurer. Additional members of the Executive Committee include Jenny Adcox, Brent Allred and Mike Williams.
“We are pleased to welcome new members to our board of directors,” said Rita Thompson, executive director of the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation. “Their collective experience across health care, business, and community service will be instrumental to the success of the Foundation as we grow our outreach programs to meet the needs of our communities.”
The board announced the addition of seven new members in 2026:
Revrey Amey, DNP, FNP-BC currently operates People’s Choice Clinic, which provides health screenings, physicals, immunizations, and wellness exams. Her experience includes being a nurse in the Critical Care Unit at Maury Regional Medical Center. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Association, with board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her master’s degree in nursing from Austin Peay State University and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Walden University.
Emily Darnell serves as the public relations officer at First Commerce Bank in Lewisburg. She has more than 17 years of experience in community relations and previously served as the economic and community development director for Marshall County for eight years. She is currently chair of the Marshall County Senior Citizens and Marshall County Child Development Center Boards, secretary of Marshall County Recovery Foundation and Marshall County Library Foundation Boards, treasurer of South-Central Tennessee Tourism Association Executive Board and member of Main Street Lewisburg, Lewisburg Community Development, Spot Lowe Technology Advisory and TCAT Pulaski Advisory Boards. She received her bachelor’s degree in dietetics and consumer sciences from Lipscomb University.
Randy Davidson, MD, is a retired orthopedic surgeon associated with Mid-Tennessee Bone and Joint Clinic, currently Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance. He was a member of the Maury Regional Health medical staff from 1991 until 2024, having served as chief of staff in 1999. While an active physician, he also participated in mission trips to Mexico and Honduras. Dr. Davidson has served on the boards of Columbia Academy and the Tennessee Children’s Home and has held leadership roles as president of the Tennessee Orthopedic Society and the Campbell Club. He received his undergraduate degree from Lipscomb University, followed by a medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and residency at Campbell Clinic.
Kae Brock Fleming, EdD, MBA, RT(R), serves as dean of health sciences and professor of radiologic technology at Columbia State Community College, a role she assumed in 1988. She currently serves as chair of the Board of Directors for the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and chair of the Health Sciences Deans & Directors Council for Tennessee. Fleming is an alumna of Columbia State Community College and earned an MBA from Middle Tennessee State University and an EdD in learning organizations and strategic change from Lipscomb University.
Kevin Maquiling, MD, is a member of the medical staff at Maury Regional Medical Center and is board certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He currently serves as the director for the MRMC Cardiac Cath Lab, medical director for Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute-Columbia, and assistant professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Maquiling received his medical degree from Rush Medical College, where he also completed his residency and fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology.
Jennifer McConnell is the chief risk officer at First Farmers and Merchants Bank where she guides the organization’s first enterprise-wide risk management program in its 116-year history. With 29 years of experience in commercial lending, credit administration and risk management, she brings a seasoned perspective to the evolving needs of the bank. Jennifer joined First Farmers just over two years ago as chief credit officer, her thoughtful leadership and commitment to strong risk practices led to her appointment as CRO where she oversees key areas such as internal audit, regulatory compliance, fraud, information security, and credit administration. McConnell is a graduate of Centre College, Danville, KY, with a double major in Economics and International Relations.
Demetrius Nelson is the pastor at Carmack Boulevard Church of Christ, serving nine years in the role, and is also a licensed funeral director for his family business, Nelson and Sons Funeral Homes. He currently serves as president of the Columbia Peace & Justice Initiative, chairman of the Churches of Christ Tennessee State Youth Conference, and a board member for the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance. He holds a Bachelor and Master of Divinity degree in organizational leadership from the Theological University of America.
The board of directors for the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation consists of 23 voting members, 14 board ambassadors and nine emeritus members. View the full roster at MauryRegional.com/Foundation.
The Foundation works to expand health care services and community outreach programs throughout southern Middle Tennessee. Established in 2006, it provides support, health care services and a caring environment for individuals not able to obtain appropriate care. Since its formation, the Foundation has provided more than $5.1 million in programs and services.
