BOARD OF GOVERNORS
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
President
Seth McCollough is a graduate and current graduate student of Auburn University. They have experience working around the state to help raise awareness and advocate for LGBTQ+ homeless youth, AIDS Outreach Alabama, and other Pride Organizations throughout the south. Seth is a teacher at Auburn City Schools and now calls Auburn Home. They are excited to work with the board to create an amazing Pride year.
Seth McCollough is a graduate and current graduate student of Auburn University. They have experience working around the state to help raise awareness and advocate for LGBTQ+ homeless youth, AIDS Outreach Alabama, and other Pride Organizations throughout the south. Seth is a teacher at Auburn City Schools and now calls Auburn Home. They are excited to work with the board to create an amazing Pride year.
Vice President
Fitz Webb (They/Them) is a M.A. student in Auburn University's Communication Graduate program and work in Off Campus Student Housing. Fitz is also a drag king named Tucker Wright. They have served on several executive boards and has a strong background in general board operations. They have served as Secretary and Communications of Pride on The Plains and look forward to continuing to using their skills in digital and content media to support.
Fitz Webb (They/Them) is a M.A. student in Auburn University's Communication Graduate program and work in Off Campus Student Housing. Fitz is also a drag king named Tucker Wright. They have served on several executive boards and has a strong background in general board operations. They have served as Secretary and Communications of Pride on The Plains and look forward to continuing to using their skills in digital and content media to support.
Secretary and Communications
Chris Landry is excited to serve as the Secretary. Throughout the year, he works at Auburn University supporting students and families in their transition to college. He also works with the GLBTA Network of the Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education to train folks to facilitate "Safe Zone" sessions and to organize queer-focused initiatives for members. He has lived in the Auburn/Opelika area for two years and is grateful for the home and family he’s found here!
Chris Landry is excited to serve as the Secretary. Throughout the year, he works at Auburn University supporting students and families in their transition to college. He also works with the GLBTA Network of the Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education to train folks to facilitate "Safe Zone" sessions and to organize queer-focused initiatives for members. He has lived in the Auburn/Opelika area for two years and is grateful for the home and family he’s found here!
Treasurer
Bob Cloud is a graduate of Auburn University and works for Auburn City Schools. He has lived in the Auburn area for 20+ years and is excited to serve on the board. Bob enjoys watching most sports and playing tennis.
Bob Cloud is a graduate of Auburn University and works for Auburn City Schools. He has lived in the Auburn area for 20+ years and is excited to serve on the board. Bob enjoys watching most sports and playing tennis.
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Benefits
During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Pride on the plains is working with a smaller board of only President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer to keep the daily business of Pride on The Plains working. We hope to fill vacant board positions post pandemic.
During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Pride on the plains is working with a smaller board of only President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer to keep the daily business of Pride on The Plains working. We hope to fill vacant board positions post pandemic.
Merchandise
Aaron Spraggins has been a member of Auburn's LGBTQ+ community since 2012. An Auburn native, Aaron has worked in screen printing for more than five years in the Auburn/Opelika area. Currently, he prints for Mammoth Printshop. Aaron is a choir member at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, where he helps with the youth choir as well. Having been native to Auburn, he is very excited to serve as on the Board of Governors, helping to bring Pride on the Plains to life.
Aaron Spraggins has been a member of Auburn's LGBTQ+ community since 2012. An Auburn native, Aaron has worked in screen printing for more than five years in the Auburn/Opelika area. Currently, he prints for Mammoth Printshop. Aaron is a choir member at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, where he helps with the youth choir as well. Having been native to Auburn, he is very excited to serve as on the Board of Governors, helping to bring Pride on the Plains to life.
Outreach
During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Pride on the plains is working with a smaller board of only President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer to keep the daily business of Pride on The Plains working. We hope to fill vacant board positions post pandemic.
During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Pride on the plains is working with a smaller board of only President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer to keep the daily business of Pride on The Plains working. We hope to fill vacant board positions post pandemic.
Parades
Jessie Schwiesow is a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health and she works at Unity Wellness Center in Opelika. She has lived in the Opelika-Auburn area since 2015 and she has been working with Pride on the Plains for the past year. In addition to her work with POTP and UWC, Jessie is an active member of the AORTA running club and is a member of the Community Advisory Board for the Auburn University Society, Health and Racial Equity (SHARE) Lab.
Jessie Schwiesow is a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health and she works at Unity Wellness Center in Opelika. She has lived in the Opelika-Auburn area since 2015 and she has been working with Pride on the Plains for the past year. In addition to her work with POTP and UWC, Jessie is an active member of the AORTA running club and is a member of the Community Advisory Board for the Auburn University Society, Health and Racial Equity (SHARE) Lab.
AUXILIARY BOARD MEMBERS
The Auxiliary Board consists of five-to-ten members, who work alongside the Executive Council and Members at Large.