Meet the Board

Henry Lust Board Chair Mr. Mr. Henry L. Lust is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. He has been married to Gail Coelho-Lust for almost 49 years. They have 4 grown children, 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. They have lived in Cobb County since 2004 after migrating from the cold and snow of Massachusetts. Mr. Lust received his bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Brown University and started full time for the IBM Corporation immediately after graduation. He retired from IBM after 35 years. After retiring from IBM, he and his wife acquired the franchise agreement to open The Tutoring Center of Powder Springs which they sold after 6 1/2 very successful years in 2018. Mr. Lust is Mayor Pro-Tem / Councilman for the City of Powder Springs. He is a member of the Powder Springs Business Group. He is Treasurer and board member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater South Cobb. He is on the board of Wellstar Cobb Hospital Regional Health Board. He is Board Chair-Elect for Miles Ahead Charter School. Mr. Lust is dedicated to serving the children and citizens of Greater South Cobb, which includes Powder Springs, Austell and Mableton.

Tracy Reese Board Vice Chair tracy.reese@milesaheadcharter.org Tracy H. Reese, was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Georgia Southern University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2001. She then attended Mercer University School of Law where she received a Juris Doctor in 2004. After starting her career at a general practice law firm, and the public defender’s office, Tracy decided to pursue her entrepreneurial dream of building her own practice. She opened Reese Law Firm in 2008, and practices primarily in the areas of family, domestic and criminal defense law. Tracy is a proud member of the Marietta Roswell Alumnae Chapter- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her husband, David, and their daughter, Chloe. She has been the Youth Director at her church for the past eight years where she has provided spiritual and natural guidance to the youth. Tracy believes that her purpose in life is to teach and mentor, and is she humbled by the opportunity to be a part of Miles Ahead.

Angel Turner Board Member Angel Turner is a mission-minded realtor based in the Metro Atlanta Area. What is her mission? To impact as many people as she can by empowering them with vital real estate knowledge, in addition to committing herself as a resource in her community. She truly believes, “it’s not the length of time you invest into something, but the impact you make in the time you have.” She is currently the owner and team lead of The Turner Collective Real Estate Group; she serves as a Board Member for Miles Ahead Charter School; and she also serves on The Board of Directors as their Community Outreach Director for the program Trust Your Strength: Mommas & Miracles! Angel earned her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and went on to pursue additional graduate studies. She is a former elementary school teacher who served in many leadership capacities. She is a mom, wife, friend, and active member of the community.

Charles Menifee Board Member Charles Menifee received his bachelor's in philosophy with a minor in mathematics from Auburn University in 2004. Upon graduating he worked at Wells Fargo as a credit manager and was promoted to Branch manager in less than two years - moving him to the Atlanta area. He began working on his Masters in business administration at University of Phoenix before taking on multiple roles at UPS and graduated with a M.B.A. in 2008. Charles worked at UPS' corporate headquarters, starting out in sales, but spending most of his time in a marketing capacity. There he developed analytical, competitive intelligence and revenue management marketing skills. After several promotions and career progressions at UPS, he then took on a role as Director of Marketing at Forward Air. After spending two years there, Charles fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a full time entrepreneur, by purchasing The Tutoring Center of Powder Springs and working as a consultant. He currently is in the process of opening a second The Tutoring Center location and his business continues to grow. Charles values education, learning adaptation and especially practical application. He is committed to helping children build confidence, learn and get prepared to take on a new world that is rapidly changing due to an abundance of information and technology.

Dorian Laguerre II Board Treasurer Finance Committee Chair dorian.laguerre@milesaheadcharter.org I am an experienced accounting professional with a demonstrated history of delivering results. I have worked in the manufacturing industry, management consulting, and the consumer packaged goods industry. My experience includes overseeing end-to-end finance operations, financial planning and analysis, data visualization, balance sheet reconciliations, improving procedures and controls, and improving projects and requests as and when they come up. I believe in continuous process improvement and automation in pursuing employee enlargement and career growth. Familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Ed Miller Board Member Finance Committee Secretary Ed Miller is a Registered Pharmacist. He graduated from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. He also holds an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. Ed has worked in a variety of roles as a pharmacist. He began his career by opening the pharmacy at Sheldon Clinic of Beaufort- Jasper Comprehensive Health. He later worked in hospital pharmacy at Orangeburg Regional Hospital. Ultimately, Ed spent 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry before retiring June 8, 2012. He started his career as a sales representative in Atlanta in 1982. Through numerous promotions and moves, Ed spent the last 15 years in sales leadership including the roles of District Sales Manager and Regional Sales Director. Ed is a very disciplined planner. At the inception of his career in the pharmaceutical industry, Ed set a lofty goal of retiring at age 57. The work ethic and saving principle passed along from his late parents served him well over the years. Not only did he retire at 55(NOT 57) he retired DEBT FREE… Since retirement, Ed’s passion has shifted significantly to helping others live a debt free life. Many of the principles outlined in his book, Making Sense of Your Money can be replicated to deliver similar results to those willing to do the work. He facilitates a debt freedom course at his church in Marietta each spring and fall. In September of 2017 he founded Money $ense by Ed Debt Freedom Counseling Services. Additionally, Ed never tires of mentoring and answering questions for others seeking a debt free life. Ed enjoys working PRN (as needed) as a floating pharmacist in the Metro Atlanta Area. He continues to work out 4-5 days a week at his local YMCA. He enjoys cycling, running, and yard work. He is married to Cathy M. Miller and have two grown daughters. He attends church at Piedmont Church in Marietta, where he serves as a Sunday School leader and elder.

Erin Quackenbush Board Member Erin Quackenbush currently serves as the Chief of Staff for the national development team at Teach For America. She began her career as an elementary educator in Atlanta Public Schools where she became a National Board Certified Teacher as an Early Childhood Generalist and was named Teacher of the Year. Erin transitioned to Teach For America after nearly a decade as a classroom educator and has held a number of roles, including Managing Director of Program, Managing Director of Alumni Educator Leadership, Managing Director, Strategy, Talent, and Operations, and Chief of Staff to the Regional Field Executive. Erin is a graduate of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Policy Fellowship and has completed the GeorgiaCAN Empowered Parents Invested in Change (EPIC) Program. She serves in a variety of volunteer capacities, including the Learn4Life Literacy Action Network, mentoring for CollegeAIM, the Miles Ahead Charter School board, and the Bells Ferry Elementary PTA. Erin holds a degree in Sociology and Psychology from the State University of New York at Geneseo and her early childhood education teaching certificate from Georgia State. She lives in Marietta with her husband and two children.

Jennifer Toussaint Board Member Jennifer Toussaint, a Financial Advisor at Capital Choice, has a commitment to providing a comprehensive approach to helping families with their personal finances. She is a firm believer that each individual should plant a financial seed to make an investment in their today and tomorrows. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree from SUNY at Stony Brook University in New York and a Masters of Business Administration and Public Administration degree from Walden University in Minnesota. She started working in financial services in 1995 and has experience with several leading New York and Georgia-based financial institutions. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys reading, the outdoors, and volunteering with various organizations within her community. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

Uso Sayers Board Member Uso is a Sr. Program Manager in the Tech industry. She has almost 20 years experience in audit, risk, and consulting services. In her current role she orchestrates program strategy and leads programs to successfully deliver business, operational, and technical improvements. She holds two professional certifications, Certified Information Systems Auditor and Certified Information Systems Security Professional. She is a tactical leader, a tireless and selfless volunteer, and a mentor and coach to peers and younger professionals. She is a sought after speaker and writer on industry topics as well as leadership and mentorship topics. Uso holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Guyana and an MBA in Information Systems & Financial Management from Pace University. Uso lives in Atlanta Georgia with her husband and two children.