Meet Our Board

Tim Chatman is the CEO of Transform Dublin. He is also the Senior Pastor at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Ailey, Georgia, and is also the Retired Chief of the City of Dublin Police Department. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Church Administration and is the CEO of Chatman & Associates Polygraph Services. 

Reverend Chatman is a member of the Georgia, National, and International Associations of Chiefs of Police. He is also a member of the Georgia and American Polygraph Associations, as well as Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He currently serves on the Board for W.I.N.G.S. He has been featured on the World Network and Bible Series and began his acting career in the movie Fruits of the Heart.

Reverend Chatman is married to the Elect Lady Rev. Verlinda Chatman, who is also a member of Transform Dublin’s Board of Directors. He has one daughter (Lakesha), three sons (Anthony Jr., Stacey, and Brandon), and two granddaughters. 

Phil Best, Sr. is a Licensed Broker in the State of Georgia and is the Qualifying Broker for Premier Properties of Dublin. 

Phil previously served as City of Dublin Councilman and Mayor from January 1994 through June 2021. While in office, he chaired on the Economic Development Committee, was the President of the Georgia Municipal Associations 9th District and was appointed to the Governor’s Board of Work Force Initiative. He has also served on the Laurens County Board of Health, GMEBS Board of Trustees, the Military Affairs Committee in Warner Robins, and on the GMA Board of Directors. He has held the title of “Director” for the Dublin Rotary Club, the Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, and the Dublin Country Club. He recently served as President of the Georgia Municipal Association. 

When he’s not busy caring for his community, Phil and his wife Cile (also a member of Transform Dublin’s Board of Directors) spend time with their children, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. They attend First United Methodist Church of Dublin. 

Dr. Frederick (Fred) C. Williams has served as Superintendent of Dublin City Schools since 2015. He began his teaching career with the Dublin City School System in 1993 as a Physical Education teacher and coach for the Dublin Fighting Irish football team.

Dr. Williams currently serves on educational and leadership boards at the local and state levels, including the Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority, the Heart of Georgia RESA District Board, Dublin-Laurens Rotary International, and the Dublin-Laurens Board for United Way. He is a trustee on the Middle Georgia State University Foundation Board. Dr. Williams has also served as pastor of Turkey Creek Missionary Baptist Church for 14 years. 

Dr. Williams and his wife Melissa are the proud parents of three children, Whitley, Frederick II, and Gracelyn. 

Albert Vazquez is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Transform Dublin. He is also the CFO of Programs for Parents and the P4P Academy funded by the Department of Labor. 

Albert previously served on the Board of the Lower East Side Credit Union. Currently, Albert serves on the Board of Tiffany Park in New Jersey and the Credit Committee of Local 804 (the UPS Drivers Credit Union). He is a member of the Chief Financial Officer Network Executive Finance Group, New Jersey Society of CPAs, ALPFA.org Latino Professionals for America, Non-profits for the New World, Non-profit International, and Global Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. 

Albert enjoys serving his community, spending time with his family, gardening, and landscaping. 

Jeana LaRock retired in December 2020 after 32 years of service with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation, in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Jeana is a Dublin native who moved to Jacksonville after graduating from Mercer University. She is excited to be back in Dublin, where many of her family members still reside. 

Jeana attends Liberty Baptist Church. She enjoys thrifting, acting, gardening, reading, baking, teaching, and working. She also enjoys spending time with her family, especially her husband Chad. 

Breona Jenkins, a Dublin native, serves as Deputy Director for Transform Dublin. She works as a respiratory therapist at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA. She graduated with honors from Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) with a degree in Respiratory Care. Prior to attending OFTC, she graduated with honors from Troy University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. 

Breona’s love for the Laurens County community and the surrounding communities led her to invest as a volunteer. She works a special project assistant with The Burke Management Firm which offers film and media exposure throughout the community. She has family ties with Johnson County and has supported The Herschel Walker Fitness Camp as a project coordinator, photographer, and media outlet contributor. 

Breona is a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient and a lifetime Girl Scout.

Verlinda Chatman, a resident of Dublin for 47 years, is an HR Coordinator for the City of Dublin. 

Verlinda has been involved in the community for many years, working with the City of Dublin Police Department to help coordinate events and supporting the city in various ways. She is eager to serve on the Board for Transform Dublin and is looking forward to seeing people transform and being part of “bringing hope back to our community.” Verlinda is the wife of Transform Dublin’s CEO, Tim Chatman. 

Outside of serving others, Verlinda also enjoys singing, reading, and spending time with her family. 

Cile Best is a retired teacher and the current Literacy Outreach Liaison for the Dublin City School system. 

Cile has lived in Dublin for 32 years and has been active in serving others through her membership at First United Methodist Church, Community Literacy, and Teen Court. Cile is excited for Transform Dublin to “create opportunity and change” for many in our community seeking a brighter future. Cile is serving on the Transform Dublin Board alongside her husband, Phil Best, Sr.

In her spare time, Cile enjoys reading, traveling, and being with her family.