Our Board
Jennifer Cartwright
Jennifer’s love for North Andros began more than twenty years ago during a vacation to Nicholl’s Town. The beauty oft the landscape, the warmth of the people and the diversity of the Primary and remained in North Andros for seven years. She is currently a veteran classroom teacher in Central Ohio and is actively involved in The Presbyterian Church of Johnstown, Ohio (former Elder) , and serves as an acting Advisor for the Service Squad (a personal growth and service recognition for dynamic students_ at Johnstown Elementary. Her past leadership roles include a former President for the Child Conservation league in Johnstown and as an auction anchor supporting The Big Red Band travel endeavors. In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, in October of 2016, she and her husband Max, were compelled to form Friends of North Andros to provide outreach and strength to the people and communities of North Andros in their moment of greatest need. She is also a founding member of the Nicholl’s Town Music and Arts Festival that began in 1992.
Maxwell Cartwright
Max Cartwright was raised in Nicholl’s Town, Andros, Bahamas. He was educated at St. John’s College in Nassau and was employed by Bahamas Electrical Corporation. In 2005, he relocated to Johnstown, Ohio. There he earned a degree in Hospitality Management from Columbus State Community College. He has extensive experience managing kitchens in hotel and hospital settings. Currently, he is the Food Service Director for Johnstown-Monroe Local Schools. Max’s love for his Bahamian people and island home bring meaningful perspective that helps to advance the goals of Friends of North Andros.
Kortney Cartwright
Kortney grew up in Nicholl’s Town, Andros, Bahamas and moved to Johnstown, Ohio following graduation from North Andros High School. In Johnstown, he became in the music, theater, and athletics and was a vibrant member of The Presbyterian Church of Johnstown. While on the Johnstown High School’s football team, Depauw University recruited him to attend Depauw, where he lettered 3 out of his 4 years of football. Kortney’s academic accolades included membership in Phi Alpha Theta-history honorary, The William Wallace Carson Scholar Award- for scholarly work in History, and dean’s list distinctions. Upon graduation from Depauw, Kortney began his professional career in the IT services. He is currently employed at BCforward-the largest minority-owned business solution and staffing firm in Indianapolis, IN with over 6,000 employees, globally. Within two years at BCforward, he was promoted to District Branch Manager, where he has assumed full responsibility of the organization’s Minneapolis office.
In his spare time Kortney enjoys traveling sailing, and spending time with his family.
Jeffrey Uhde
A native of Johnstown, Ohio, Jeff graduated from Johnstown-Monroe High School in 1987 and was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in General Engineering in 1991 and was assigned to flight training. He spent 23 years in the Unite States Navy as a Naval Flight Officer (Navigator) attaining the rank of Commander before retiring from the service in 2014. Throughout his career, he visited 38 different countries including a short training stint on Andros Island at the Atlantic Underwater Test and Evaluation center in 1989. Additionally, he flew 52 combat missions over Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Iraq. After his retirement from the US Navy, Jeff worked part-time as a defense contractor before joining Cardinal Health of Dublin, Ohio in February of 2016. At Cardinal, Jeff manages the credit card programs for the company and oversees the expense reimbursement process for employee trave. He currently resides once again in Johnstown and enjoys being outside in his spare time. favorite activities include mountain biking, hiking and snow skiing. He has three children, Jacob, Olivia, and Daniel.
Melanie Main
Melanie is a PharmD, RPh, and a 2000 graduate of Ohio Northern university, Raabe College of Pharmacy. She currently works in community pharmacy. Melanie began traveling to the Dominican Republic in 2010 as a part of a medical mission to the village of Sabaneta de Yasica and surrounding areas in conjunction with the Iglesia Evangelica Dominicana. The mission recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. She sits on the steering committee to help further develop this partnership. She is very active in the Presbyterian Church of Johnstown, participating in several choirs and as an Elder on session. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys traveling, crafting, teaching piano, and spending time with family and friends.
Melissa Shilling
New to the missions service community, Melissa brings a long history of volunteerism and website development experience for a divers group of not-for-profit organizations. In 2003, Melissa was appointed to the Ohio Environmental Review Appeals Commission, where she currently presides as chair. For several years, she’s been actively engaged in the Ohio Supreme Court’s Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Program. She also serves on Licking County’s Central and Executive Committees. Melissa and her husband, Scott, have two children and live in Galena, Ohio. During her downtime, she enjoys coffee or sleeping, entirely dependent upon which is most needed at the moment.