The Compass Board plays an important role in the strategy and direction of our schools and brings decades of experience and leadership to our mission and curricula. The Governing Board, which shares our values of service and community, consists of many smart and influential people who offer crucial insight into a broad scope of global business trends. Their guidance is invaluable and ensures we serve our students in ethical decision-making, corporate and social responsibility, and sustainability.

Mike Allen, Compass Community Schools board member

Mike Allen, Chair

Memphis Botanic Garden

boardpresident@compassmemphis.org

Omar Paez, Compass Community Schools board member

Omar Paez, Vice Chair

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

boardvicechair@compassmemphis.org

Marty Petrusek, Compass Community Schools board member

Marty Petrusek, Treasurer

Trane US

boardtreasurer@compassmemphis.org

Kathleen N. Gomes, Compass Community Schools board member

Kathleen N. Gomes, Secretary

Shelby County Probate Court

boardsecretary@compassmemphis.org

Kathy Boccia, Compass Community Schools board member

Kathy Boccia

St. Agnes Academy

board6@compassmemphis.org

Vernua Hanrahan, Compass Community Schools board member

Vernua Hanrahan

Memphis Housing Authority

board7@compassmemphis.org

Leslie Jones, Compass Community Schools board member

Leslie Jones

Parent Representative

board3@compassmemphis.org

J. Martin Regan, Compass Community Schools board member

J. Martin Regan

Lewis Thomason Law

board4@compassmemphis.org

Teresa Sloyan, Compass Community Schools board member

Teresa Sloyan

Hyde Family Foundation

board2@compassmemphis.org

John Smarrelli, Compass Community Schools board member

John Smarrelli

Christian Brothers University

board8@compassmemphis.org

2026-2027 Board Meetings

Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 4PM  | Compass Midtown

Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 4PM  | Compass-Midtown

Thursday, January 28, 2027| 4PM  | Compass-Midtown

Thursday, May 6, 2027 | 4PM  | Compass-Midtown

Meeting Details Coming Soon