Director of Community Sustainability

Martha Claire Bullen

Martha Clare Bullen is the Director of Community Sustainability.

She has a strong history of working with communities. She is skilled in strategic planning, public speaking and research. Martha has a Master’s Degree that is focused in Educational Leadership and Administration from Mississippi College and is the previous Community Development Director for the Foundation for the Mid-South. 

Area Director of Program Operations

Michelle Viney

Michelle Viney, Area Director of Program Operations, joined Communities Unlimited in 2018 after previously working for the organization from 2003-2007 as a Community Education and Outreach Specialist responsible for the production of the Community Water Bulletin and CRG Small System Guides.

Today, Michelle works with rural communities in Arkansas to develop strategies for community and economic development. She is a certified NPDES Stormwater Inspector and is a licensed Class I Wastewater Treatment Operator and Class 1B Solid Waste Management Facility Operator in Arkansas.

She has a bachelor of arts degree from Hendrix College in Environmental Ethics and a master’s degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University. 

Community Facilitator

Mark Pearson

Mark Pearson, Community Facilitator, is based out of Austin, Texas, and joined Communities Unlimited in 2004.

Mark works in community outreach, and strategic planning in low-income and underserved communities, while collaborating with community leaders. He has worked with infrastructure finance community management for water and wastewater for more than 17 years. He currently supervises two staff members assisting more than 30 community water and wastewater systems throughout West Texas. He leveraged more than $4 million in community infrastructure financing last year. He regularly participates in the Texas Water Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (TWICC) with state and federal agency partners.

He received a bachelor of arts University Scholar/Liberal Arts degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and a master of science degree in Economics from Baylor. 

Community Facilitator

William Thrasher

William Thrasher came to Communities Unlimited in October of 2021.

He works in Community Sustainability for the Environmental team. William works with low-income and underserved communities to assist them with outreach and planning. William has experience working as a leader and has a background in public speaking and building relationships.

William received his B.S. in Sociology & History – University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Community Facilitator

Kelle Menogan, Jr.

Kelle Menogan, Jr. started CU in December of 2022 as a Community Facilitator. He works with communities to assist them in developing improvements. He assists them with broadband, water and wastewater treatment, and small business loans. Before coming to CU, Kelle worked as a Career Transition Specialist and Recruiter for the Mississippi Job Corps.

Kelle has a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Communications from Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi

Community Facilitator

Deanna O’Malley

Deanna O’Malley is a Community Facilitator for CU.

She has s strong background in building relationships and working with communities. Before coming to CU, Deanna worked for the Arkansas Department of Health where she provided assistance with community grants and provided guidance and technical assistance for the community. Deanna attended Kaplan University and Texarkana College. She resides in Texarkana, Arkansas.

Community Facilitator

Russ Garner

Russ Garner started CU in January 2023 as a Community Facilitator on the Community Sustainability Team. Russ has an M.P.P.A. from Mississippi State University and has a background in research and Rural Development.

Community Facilitator

Chantel Poor

Chantel Poor joined Communities Unlimited in December of 2021 as a Communities Facilitator.

She lives in Almyra, Arkansas. Chantel works in community outreach, and strategic planning in low-income and underserved communities, while collaborating with community leaders. Chantel has several years of office experience, including all Microsoft programs. She is very skilled in Customer Service and working with the public.