Levi Community Foundation Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors
Hot Springs, AR — May 04, 2026 — As the Levi Community Foundation continues to shape its future following more than a century of service as a hospital, the organization has welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors: Aundrea Crary, Carrie Montgomery, and Nancy Bradley Fulton. The new members officially joined the board on April 16, bringing with them a shared commitment to strengthening the health and well-being of Garland County.
This moment represents more than a leadership update. It reflects Levi’s ongoing transformation and its deepening focus on meeting people where they are, especially those facing behavioral health challenges and barriers to stability.
Dennis Smith, Chair of the Levi Community Foundation Board of Directors, said the addition of these members comes at a critical time for the organization.
“As Levi continues to grow into its role as a community health foundation, it is important that our board reflects a strong understanding of the needs across Garland County,” Smith says. “Aundrea, Carrie, and Nancy each bring valuable perspective that will help guide thoughtful grantmaking, strengthen partnerships, and ensure our work stays connected to the people we serve.”
Aundrea Crary, a sales manager for the Hot Springs Convention Center, brings more than two decades of experience in community engagement, strategic communication, and partnership development. Through her work with organizations such as the Hot Springs Women’s Leadership Alliance, Ouachita Children, Youth & Family Services, and the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, she has helped foster connections that support both economic growth and community well-being.
“I have always believed that real progress happens when people come together with a shared purpose,” Crary says. “Serving on the Levi Community Foundation Board gives me the opportunity to build on those relationships and help expand support for programs that are making a difference in our community.”
Carrie Montgomery, a peer recovery specialist with the Hot Springs Police Department, offers a perspective shaped by both professional experience and lived understanding of recovery. She previously served as Executive Director of The Hope Movement for two and a half years and has worked and volunteered within the substance use and recovery community in Garland County for more than a decade. Her work places her on the front lines of crisis response, helping individuals navigate the path from immediate need to long-term stability.
“I’ve spent years seeing the challenges our community faces up close,” Montgomery says. “I joined the Levi Community Foundation to be part of the solution, bringing hope, resources, and real support where it’s needed most in Garland County.”
Nancy Bradley Fulton, Chief Executive Officer of Arkansas Sheriffs Youth Ranches and a licensed clinical social worker, brings decades of experience in behavioral health, nonprofit leadership, and program development. Her work has spanned direct service, organizational leadership, and compliance, giving her a comprehensive understanding of what individuals and families need to thrive.
“The Levi Community Foundation is uniquely positioned to support organizations that are making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in Garland County,” Fulton said. “I am honored to join a board that is focused on strengthening services, building capacity, and helping our community move forward.”
Together, these new board members represent a blend of leadership, lived experience, and professional expertise that reflects the foundation’s mission and values. As Levi continues to build its grantmaking programs and partnerships, their insight will help ensure that resources are directed where they can make the greatest impact.
For more than a century, Levi has been defined not only by the care it provided, but by its commitment to the people of this community. That commitment continues today through the work of the foundation and the leaders guiding its future.
ABOUT THE LEVI COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Founded in 1914 and operating as a hospital for more than a century, Levi has been committed to service in Hot Springs with a focus on physical rehabilitation and behavioral health care. The hospital’s mission now continues through the Levi Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health outcomes across Garland County through grants, partnerships, and collaborative programs.