The ECS Foundation for Women Entrepreneurs Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of eight new members to the board and has elected Jennifer Tsantes, CEO of Front2Back Business Services, board president for 2009-2011.

The board, now composed of 16 members, each of whom will serve two year terms, advises the ECS Foundation for Women Entrepreneurs on matters relating to the Central Alabama Women’s Business Center. The center helps socially and economically disadvantaged women business owners as they work to build and grow their business.

The eight new members named for the 2009-2011 board term are: David Burroughs, B-Tech; Lisa Beck, The Beck Agency; Carol Adams, RedKnot Resources; Yolanda Manning, Cox Radio; Beth Williams, Alabamagoods.com; Shelayne Thompson, SilkInDesign; Lanie Lucas, Molton Allen Williams Insurance; and Linda Malone, Optimum Solutions in HR.