Our Team:
Waid Harbison, Executive Director
Waid joined the United Way of Cullman County in May 2022. He oversees the vision, direction, strategy, and implementation of all the United Way of Cullman County’s programs, campaigns, and operations. He oversees all financial operations, leading the staff, and serves as administrator for the organization. He serves as a member of the board of directors giving the board direction, advice, creating policies and procedures, and running daily operations for the United Way in every capacity on behalf of the board..When he is not in the office, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and playing with his dog Manny.
MaCayla Murphy, Community Outreach & Impact Manager
MaCayla joined the United Way of Cullman County in May 2022. She manages social media, marketing, volunteers, 211 program, community outreach projects, internal services, and all things community impact related. When she is not in the office, she enjoys cooking, crafting, and spending time with her daughter.
DeAnn McDonald, Office Manager
DeAnn joined the United Way of Cullman County in July 2017. She manages our day-to-day office operations including book keepimg, ordering office supplies, overseeing invoices and billing, and other similar duties. When she is not in the office, she enjoys going to yard sales and spending time with her granddaughter.
Sherry Pentecost, Resource Development Manager
Sherry has been with United Way for over 25 years. She manages our resources and campaigns as well as well as helping manage campaign volunteer teams. When she is not in the office, she enjoys being involved with the mission program at her church and taking day trips with her family.
Patricia Crump, Administrative Assistant
Patricia helps with general office assistance and serves as an administrative assistant for the organization.