Darlington’s Board of Trustees elected three new members and a new life trustee at the May meeting.
Andy Davis, a founding partner of Davis Lucas Carter LLP in Rome, has served Darlington previously as a parent and Darlington Fund volunteer. He is also a member of the J.J. Darlington Society. Davis holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Georgia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law. He and his wife, Janice, have two children, Claire (Davis) McWhorter (’08, LD ’15) and Hunter Davis (’11). He is also the grandfather of Rosie McWhorter (’38).
“I’m excited to have Andy join the board,” said Head of School Brent Bell. “He has significant board experience and is a leader in the State of Georgia.”
Steve Earle (’83, LD ’23), a managing director at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Atlanta, is a graduate of Leadership Darlington and a member of the J.J. Darlington Society. Earle holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Kimberly, have two children, Ansley and Andrew.
“I love Steve’s energy,” said Bell. “He is a proud alum who has always championed Darlington in Atlanta. His expertise in financial services will provide great benefit to the school.”
Mary Helen (Wright) Heaner (’77), a retired community volunteer in Rome, returns to the Board of Trustees, having served previously from 2011-2023. A member of the J.J. Darlington Society and the J. Daniel Hanks (’27) Heritage Society, she holds a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Georgia. She and her husband, Andrew (’77), have two children, Mary Elston and Gardner.
“I am thrilled that Mary Helen has agreed to return to the board,” said Bell. “Her caring demeanor and big-picture outlook make a significant impact on our school.”
Jamie Wilson (’72), managing partner of K-12 Capital Partners LLC, has been elected a life trustee having served on the Board of Trustees previously from 2004-2013 and 2018-2021. A member of the J.J. Darlington Society and the J. Daniel Hanks (’27) Heritage Society, he is chairman of the Darlington Foundation and has also served as a member of the Board of Visitors, Class of 1972 Endowment Cabinet, Atlanta Campaign Cabinet, and as a Darlington Fund volunteer. Wilson holds a B.S. in Economics from Vanderbilt University. He and his wife, Diane (Munchak ’71T), live in Sea Island, Ga., and have two children, Kristen and Sarah.
“Jamie is well deserving of his appointment as life trustee,” said Bell. “His leadership on behalf of Darlington spans decades, and I am grateful that he will remain engaged into the future.”
Retiring trustees included Scott Dozier (’73), Terri Pierce and Win Stewart (’97, LD ’12).
