Junior Executive Committee
Michelle Blackmon, Director of Junior Clubs
Michelle Blackmon was born and raised in the upstate of South Carolina and now resides in Lexington with her husband and 2 boys. Michelle has been active in community service projects since she was a young girl as her mother was her girl scout troop leader. This instilled in Michelle, at an early age, the importance of community service. As a child, Michelle remembers participating in litter sweeps with her girl scout troop and annually collecting toys for an organization in Pickens County called Country Santa. After spending some time volunteering in a nursing home, Michelle knew as a young adult that she wanted her career to be one of service. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina in 2006 with a bachelor’s of science in nursing. While working in critical care, Michelle fell in love with healthcare. She then later returned to Clemson University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a master’s degree in nursing. She is now employed as a nurse practitioner in the specialty of pain management. Despite working in health care, Michelle‘s heart still yearned to serve in a larger capacity and to make an impact on her community. In August of 2018 Michelle attended a recruitment event for the Junior Women’s Club of Lake Murray and immediately fell in love with the GFWC organization. In 2019 Michelle served as her club’s secretary and in 2021 she served as her club’s president. In 2022 she served as her club’s past president. At the GFWC-SC 124th Annual State Convention, Michelle received the award for “Carol Vann Rowland & Susan Vann Haynes Junior Clubwoman of Achievement.” The Blackmon family is very active in their church in Lexington, SC. Michelle enjoys trips to the library, exploring SC’s State Parks, and organizing. Michelle feels serving others has helped her with her personal battle with anxiety and she ultimately feels there is no greater calling in life than to love and serve others. She looks forward to many more years of serving alongside GFWC-SC fellow clubwomen.
Courtney Evans, Director-Elect of Junior Clubs
Meet Courtney, a dynamic force in the community and an accomplished leader with a charismatic touch. As an esteemed member of the Junior Woman’s Club of Columbia, Courtney has showcased her versatility by taking on various roles, including Fellowship Chair, Youth Resources Fundraising Co-chair, Special Assistant to the President, Treasurer, and Activities VP. Currently at the helm as Club President, she‘s also in her third term as the GFWC-SC Credentials Chair, where her impact resonates across the state.
Not just content with her club duties, Courtney extends her influence as a Trustee of the Scholarship Fund, showcasing her commitment to educational opportunities. On the broader scale, she sits on the Board of Directors for Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services, an institution rooted in her club‘s legacy since 1977.
A proud GFWC-SC legacy member, Courtney is joined by her 17-year-old daughter, Kinsley, a charter member of the GFWC-SC Jessamines, and her sister, Shelli Pue, the GFWC-SC Director of Junior Clubs. This family commitment reflects Courtney‘s deep roots and dedication to the organization.
Beyond her community involvement, Courtney is a licensed Property Manager boasting over two decades of experience in the field. As a self-proclaimed Chaos Coordinator, she brings passion to planning and organization. Courtney generously shares her expertise by crafting planners and coaching others on effective planning techniques. With a track record of accomplishments and a vibrant charisma, Courtney continues to make a significant impact in both her professional and community roles.
Shelli Pue, Advisor of Junior Clubs
Shelli Pue is a native of Columbia, SC. At the age of 21 she became a licensed Realtor and worked with the leading Real Estate Firm in the Midlands area. As a new construction onsite agent, her interest in home development sparked. In 2010 she became a licensed Residential Builder and founded Imperial Management Professionals, LLC. Every day she has the pleasure of helping poverty-stricken homeowners get major repairs and rehabilitation done at no cost.
Fall of 2011, Shelli joined the Junior Woman's Club of Columbia. Being a member of the GFWC organization has forever changed her life. It is through this affiliation various opportunities have been made available such as South Carolina LEADS 2014 candidate, Advocates for Children Chair, Headquarters Committee member, serving on the Palmetto Place Board of Directors, past-president of JWC of Columbia and last but not least having great friends.
Shelli has coined the phrase, "having fun is SERIOUS business!"