Board of Directors

Nancy Murphy, a Northern California native and BYU graduate, has been married to Dale Murphy for nearly 50 years. Together they have 8 children and 23 grandchildren, building a family rooted in faith and connection. A certified CliftonStrengths coach, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Dale Murphy LLC, Nancy believes leadership starts with the courage to show up, serve, and choose hope. As Executive Director, she leads with compassion and conviction, focused on helping children thrive, strengthening families, and creating communities where every child feels valued.

Kevan P. Talbot has served as a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer since January 2025. He is President of Talbot Strategic Services, Inc. and also serves on the boards of Liberty Safe & Security Products and Gathr Outdoors. Previously, Mr. Talbot spent 17 years at Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc., including 10 years as Chief Financial Officer, after beginning his career at Arthur Andersen LLP. A Utah-licensed CPA, he holds a B.S. and Master of Accountancy from Brigham Young University.

Arianne Murphy is a mother of four who serves as Operations Director for the Dale Murphy Foundation, overseeing the organization's day-to-day activities. A former elementary educator, she brings her passion for supporting young people to her role, where she also facilitates scholarship opportunities for qualifying students across the state of Georgia. Her dedication extends to volunteering on the Foundation's charity trips, reflecting a deep commitment to humanitarian work and service.

Hayden Brooks is the Director of Operations at Purpose Possible, where he oversees the day-to-day operations of the company. With nearly 20 years of experience in or supporting the nonprofit sector, Hayden brings deep expertise in organizational development and impact-focused work. A current member of the Board of Directors with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, Hayden is a graduate of the University of Georgia and lives in Cartersville, Georgia with his wife and three children.

Mike Branham is Vice President of Product Quality Assurance at Beam Therapeutics, with 31 years of experience in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. A former volunteer Area Director for Special Olympics South Carolina, Mike is passionate about youth access to education and sports, both locally and abroad. He is a lifelong baseball fan and avid sports card and memorabilia collector.

Peggi Branham is a retired stay-at-home mom to two sons. She previously served as Director of Activities at a skilled nursing facility for 7 years and as volunteer coordinator for Help 4 Kids Florence, a non-profit providing weekend meals to food-insecure students. Peggi supports the Dale Murphy Foundation's mission to remove financial barriers so kids can play baseball.

Jamee Nordhoff Talbot is a mother of four and grandmother of three, married to Kevan for 33 years. Since 2024, she has joined the Foundation's humanitarian trips to the Dominican Republic, helped plan the 2026 trip, and now supports Baseball Island Foundation students transitioning to U.S. colleges. A pianist since age six with a Media Composition degree from BYU, she accompanies two community choirs and began recording and publishing her own compositions in 2024.

Joel brings over 20 years of education experience, including 18 years coaching football and baseball and 2 years as an Athletic Director, giving him a full 360-degree view of the student-athlete experience. He's passionate about helping students bridge the gap from high school to college and navigating the scholarship landscape, which he sees as life-changing for families. As scholarship coordinator, Joel provides the guidance and advocacy young leaders need to succeed academically and athletically.

Jake Murphy is passionate about serving others and believes sports can be one of the most powerful vehicles for creating positive change. A former collegiate football player and dedicated youth coach, he is committed to strengthening individuals, families, and communities through service, mentorship, and charitable work. Through the Dale Murphy Foundation, Jake helps lead initiatives that create opportunities, inspire hope, and make a lasting impact both on and off the field.

Brittany Rainwater lives in Brooks, Georgia, with her husband, Jason, of 24 years. Together they are raising four boys, ages 10 to 21, who keep their family active and busy with sports and activities year-round. Prior to joining the Dale Murphy Foundation, Brittany spent many years working in commercial real estate development. She is passionate about giving back to her community and supporting causes that make a meaningful impact. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and creating memories with her family.

Zach McEntyre is a partner at King & Spalding, a leading global law firm, where he has practiced for the last 20 years and leads the firm’s national class action team. Zach is on the board of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute, and he previously served as a board member for the Georgia Law Center for the Homeless. A lifelong baseball fan, Zach sadly learned not long after t-ball that his talents lay off the diamond. But his limited athleticism in no way dims his passion for children and youth to have every opportunity to learn and grow in ways that only team sports can afford.