Emily Mayer, Chair
Emily Mayer, Chair
Emily Mayer, Chair
Emily Mayer is a former public school teacher and currently works as the senior manager at The Ford & Ford Group where she spends much of her time teaching folks how to advocate within their community. She was one of the speakers at the very first school board meeting upon the removal of our 97 titles, before FABB even existed! She lives
Emily Mayer is a former public school teacher and currently works as the senior manager at The Ford & Ford Group where she spends much of her time teaching folks how to advocate within their community. She was one of the speakers at the very first school board meeting upon the removal of our 97 titles, before FABB even existed! She lives in Bluffton with her husband, Phil, their two daughters and their dog, with one last human baby on the way. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to lead FABB into the next chapter of greatness.
Mary Foster
Emily Mayer, Chair
Emily Mayer, Chair
Mary Foster has been part of FABB since it began and is a professional educator with a degree in Elementary Education from Auburn University. She has taught elementary and preschool students in a variety of settings for most of the last 27 years and currently owns a licensed preschool which she operates from her home. When she is not teac
Mary Foster has been part of FABB since it began and is a professional educator with a degree in Elementary Education from Auburn University. She has taught elementary and preschool students in a variety of settings for most of the last 27 years and currently owns a licensed preschool which she operates from her home. When she is not teaching, Mary spends most of her time advocating locally and at the state level regarding education-related issues as well as LGBTQ+ rights. She also loves to read! Mary and her husband have been married for 27 years and they have 2 children. Their son Knox attends the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and their daughter Elizabeth attends Georgetown University.
Carey Kerney
Emily Mayer, Chair
Angela Prestil, CUDE, ADE, AADE, I-CUDE
Carey Kerney, a founding Board Member, is serving her second term as Treasurer of FABB. Carey is deeply committed to supporting the public school system as she is married to a public school teacher and has seven children who were all educated in Beaufort County public schools. Carey is in-house corporate counsel, who previously served for
Carey Kerney, a founding Board Member, is serving her second term as Treasurer of FABB. Carey is deeply committed to supporting the public school system as she is married to a public school teacher and has seven children who were all educated in Beaufort County public schools. Carey is in-house corporate counsel, who previously served for five years on the Board of the Beaufort County Bar Association.Carey is licensed to practice law in South Carolina, Virginia and the Fourth District Court of Appeals. She earned her law degree at Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Gettysburg College.
Angela Prestil, CUDE, ADE, AADE, I-CUDE
Angela Prestil, CUDE, ADE, AADE, I-CUDE
Angela Prestil, CUDE, ADE, AADE, I-CUDE
A lifelong adult educator, Angela Prestil has served the credit union industry for over 25 years. As Senior Consultant for CU Difference, Angela specializes in training on empathy, coaching, and member loyalty strategies. She is an active Credit Union Development Educator, building on the credit union industry’s “people helping people” ph
A lifelong adult educator, Angela Prestil has served the credit union industry for over 25 years. As Senior Consultant for CU Difference, Angela specializes in training on empathy, coaching, and member loyalty strategies. She is an active Credit Union Development Educator, building on the credit union industry’s “people helping people” philosophy with credit unions throughout the U.S. and on the continent of Africa. Angela and her wife have lived in Okatie since 2023.
Betsy Hinderliter
Angela Prestil, CUDE, ADE, AADE, I-CUDE
Betsy Hinderliter
Betsy Hinderliter is a South Carolina native and proud Clemson University graduate. With extensive experience in marketing, public relations, and nonprofit fundraising, she has spent much of her career helping organizations and businesses grow and thrive. A Beaufort resident since 2011, Betsy is an avid book lover (especially mysteries!)
Betsy Hinderliter is a South Carolina native and proud Clemson University graduate. With extensive experience in marketing, public relations, and nonprofit fundraising, she has spent much of her career helping organizations and businesses grow and thrive. A Beaufort resident since 2011, Betsy is an avid book lover (especially mysteries!) and a passionate supporter of fighting censorship by supporting FABB's mission and advocating the right to access diverse ideas. When she’s not advocating or reading, Betsy loves to travel, especially with her daughter, currently a junior at Beaufort High School.