BOARD MEMBERS
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CAROLYN COCHRAN
President
Carolyn Cochran has been employed at JPMorgan Chase Bank since she was 16 years old, over 35 years. She has been a Technical Support Analyst in the Human Resources Department for the past 20 years. Invited to volunteer with FCS by a co-worker, Carolyn enjoyed it so much, she has continued to volunteer every Sunday. She enjoys interacting with the volunteers and the clientele. Carolyn is a native of Arizona and is married and has four children. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, bargain shopping and spoiling her greyhound dogs. And 2021 will be Carolyn's 11th year serving with the Bridge FCS.
SCOTT POLLARD
Vice President
Scott Pollard has been a resident of Arizona for 13 yrs and very much part of the local community. Currently employed as a Sales Inspector for Western Exterminating. Scott has always been passionate about helping those in need and being an advocate to those less fortunate in every way possible. He has been serving as a volunteer with The Bridge/FCS for nearly 10 years now and helped to take the organization to the next levels.
Charlie Schinke
Treasurer
Charlie Schinke has been volunteering with The Bridge since 2015. An Arizona resident for over 40 years, Charlie is a risk manager for Chase Bank. He earned an MBA from Arizona State University and has been a treasurer for churches and other non-profit organizations for over 15 years. He and his wife enjoy serving the Lord Jesus, have an adult son, and are blessed to be a blessing.
KAT POLLARD
Secretary
Kat is serving her second term as Secretary. Her organizational skills and attention to detail keep us on task and running smoothly. Kat has worked in the Senior Adult and Behavioral Health industry and utilizes her resources and contacts to benefit the homeless population we serve. Her involvements with other organizations such as Arizona Coalition for Homelessness, DOVES, Area Agency on Aging, Maricopa Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance, Justa Center, St Vincent De Paul, Human Services Campus continues to keep her connected to the needs. She currently holds her Real Estate License in Arizona but always has time to take care of the needs of others.
KATIE SCHERLING
Member at Large
Katie is a native to Arizona and was raised in Phoenix. She currently works as a business administrator for a large dental practice. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their 4 dogs. Katie has helped with various ministries throughout the years but felt led to the Bridges FCS after seeing the work and heart of the volunteers from The Bridge. She hopes to make a positive difference and is thankful to be a member of the board.
CARROLL WORSNUP
Member at Large
Carroll Worsnup is excited to be a board member and is looking forward to seeing where God takes the Bridge for Community Services. She has been a first and second grade teacher for 16 years and loves working with children. She has been married for 32 years to a fellow Bridge volunteer. James and Carroll have 3 grown children. They enjoy going on motorcycle rides with the Ascendants Motorcycle Club. She
appreciates being from Arizona and exploring its beauty while hiking, biking, and kayaking. She loves games and practical jokes. Mostly, she loves Jesus and is doing her best to follow Him wherever He leads her.
CHRIS FLAXMAN
Member at Large
Chris was raised in the Midwest. He lived in Arizona for 7 years, before moving to Alabama for 12 years, only to return to Arizona 3 years ago. He is employed by Goode Surgical as a Field Logistics Specialist. Chris found his purpose in being the hands and feet of Jesus, by previously serving at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, as well as several faith based organizations, where he was feeding the poor and less fortunate devoted to feeding those in need. Chris is excited to have found The Bridge, where he can be on the front lines of serving the homeless. Chris enjoys cooking, Mexican food, cycling, and hiking.
FERRAH HADOK
Member At Large
Ferrah has been a proud member of the Phoenix community since birth. Both professionally and personally, Ferrah has committed herself to helping other members of her community thrive. Professionally, Ferrah uses her personal experiences to help others find their path to a better life through recovery from substance use. When not at work, Ferrah dedicates her time to enhancing her community by volunteering with The Bridge For Community Service and the United Phoenix Firefighters. Additionally, Ferrah is co-owner of her family’s small business in Phoenix. Ferrah enjoys reading, fishing, and spending time with her husband, children, sisters, nieces and mother and father.
Skye Johnson
Jr. Board Member
With an understanding that selflessness overcomes much, Skye strives to live and serve in such a way that asserts others before herself. Naturally, The Bridge For Community Services is both a unique and perfect opportunity for her to continue to serve the community, not only as part of her personal mission, but that of The Bridge as well. She esteems her place as a Junior Board Member as a high honor, and is excited to contribute alongside her contemporaries to nurture and sustain the growth of her community as well as her team. In her free time, she enjoys reading suspense novels, and binge watching Criminal Minds.