Board of Directors
Nancy Cole, Chair
Nancy Cole has served as the chair of LCEF since 2025 and has been living in Dahlonega for five years. She has five children who attend Lumpkin County schools and she grew up in Marietta, Georgia where she graduated from Walton High School. Afterward, Nancy earned a degree in finance from the University of Georgia. Following college, she married her high school sweetheart, Mike, and moved to Texas, where she earned a teaching certificate and taught elementary school for three years. Nancy is currently a teacher at Sonshine Preschool in Dahlonega, Georgia.
Nancy Combs, Vice-Chair
Nancy Combs moved to Lumpkin County with her husband Jim in1981. For 32 years she worked as Office Manager/Bookkeeper at Appalachian Contracting Services until she retired in 2020. During that time, she and Jim reared two wonderful daughters. Currently she manages both the couple’s household and three other businesses that the couple owns. She loves yoga and exercise, spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with her husband. She has served on the LCEF board since spring of 2023. Having witnessed the transformation in Lumpkin County schools through the years, she is excited about the possibilities for high impact and creative learning activities Lumpkin County teachers will have with grants from LCEF.
Jamie Wharton Owens, Secretary
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David Rambin, Treasuer
David Rambin is a graduate of the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, where he earned a degree in Business Management in 2006. With twenty years of experience as a small business owner and seven years as a licensed Realtor, he has developed expertise in both residential and commercial real estate. He is a proud father of two young children, a son and a daughter, who are not yet school-aged. David is also a dedicated community leader and serves as treasurer of the Lumpkin County Education Foundation (LCEF). In this role, he is actively contributing to the growth of the foundation's endowment and is passionate about supporting teachers as they create innovative and enriching experiences for their students through LCEF grants.
Andrea Conarro, Member-At-Large
​​​​​​Andrea Conarro served as the chair of LCEF from 2018 until 2025 and is herself a graduate of the Lumpkin County School System. Andrea is a solo practicing attorney with a focus on families, with a practice based in Dahlonega. A big believer in public education, Andrea is proud to support LCEF with her time and resources. Andrea has 3 children in Lumpkin County Schools. Her eldest is an LCHS graduate and attends the University of GA, and her youngest is at Cottrell Elementary. Andrea's husband Roman is an educator in nearby Dawson County Schools and has been dedicated to his work with teachers and students for over 25 years. We love our town, our teachers, our children, and our sweet community! ​​​​​​​​​
Reiko Feaver, Member-At-Large​​
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Reiko Feaver graduated from Wellesley College and the Florida State University College of Law and is a partner with CM Law PLLC where she serves as Chair of the firm's Technology Practice. Reiko is a Lumpkin County resident and believes that public education benefits not only each individual child but society at large, as a strong public education system leads to less unemployment, reduced dependence on public assistance programs, crime reduction, and greater political and civic engagement. Reiko is excited to serve on the LCEF Board and to help grow the educational endowment in Lumpkin County.