The Cotton Board consist of 16 employees, 10 are located at the Memphis, TN headquarters while six work remotely in their primary regions.  If you have any questions for our staff please click here to contact them via email or by phone at 901.683.2500. Staff bios are available by clicking on their name or image below.

Frances Lucas

Frances Lucas

Compliance Manager

Frances Lucas is the Compliance Manager of The Cotton Board. As the Compliance Manager, Lucas has the opportunity to liaise with cotton gins, cotton buyers, and importers. Her role with The Cotton Board is crucial in making sure the aforementioned parties comply with USDA federal regulations. Additionally, she oversees the accuracy of the reporting of all cotton transactions. Lucas attended State Technical Institute and studied accounting. She also earned certifications in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Lucas has worked with The Cotton Board for many years and prides herself in being a loyal, compassionate, trustworthy, honest, hardworking, and self-driven employee. Her passions include crocheting, crafting, gardening, cooking, working with numbers, auditing, and preparing income taxes.