Board of Directors

Board of Directors

President, Keith Johnson

Mr. Johnson, his wife Stefanie, and their two daughters are residents of Denton. He joined the CASA of Caroline Board of Directors in 2022 and his wife serves as an advocate for CASA. His professional experience includes 24 years of public service as a United States Marine and Maryland State Trooper. Mr. Johnson has served as a Domestic Violence Coordinator and Criminal Investigator for the Maryland State Police, in addition to other duties. Mr. Johnson is a Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church; works with Neighbors United to Serve, and serves on the Denton Town Council.

Secretary, JoAnn Staples

Mrs. Staples joined the Board in 2019, although her involvement with CASA of Caroline began as the first Executive Director from 2003-2008.  She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise of the child welfare system from her years as a social worker at Caroline County DSS.  She also serves on the Board of the Caroline Historical Society and is coordinator of their Docent Program.  Mrs. Staples is actively involved with the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board, the Perry Benson Chapter of the DAR and the Kitty Knight Chapter of the US Daughters of the War of 1812.  She has served on the boards of Caroline Nursing Home, The Caroline Foundation and Crossroads, to name a few.  JoAnn enjoys reading, travel and genealogy.  She has 2 children and 5 grandsons and she resides in Denton.

Treasurer, Jeanne Rowe

Mrs. Rowe joined the Board of Directors in 2011 after having spent 5 years as a CASA Volunteer Advocate.  She is retired from 20+ years in the insurance industry.  In addition to serving for CASA, Jeanne spends time caring for her family and volunteers with St. Benedictine/St. Elizabeth Catholic Church as well as Mid-Shore Challenger Sports for special needs children.  Jeanne and her husband Tolbert have 2 children and 3 grandchildren and they reside in Greensboro.

CASA of Caroline’s Board of Directors meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 at the CASA office in Denton.  If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, please complete and return the Board Member Application.