Pictured (l to r) are Brad Boerger, new Rotarian Sherri Payne, President Mary Keely, new Rotarian James H. McKee, and Terry Mathias

The ranks of Putnam Rotary increased today as James H. McKee and Sherri S. Payne made personal commitments to service and community leadershyip through the club.

An investment consultant with AXA Advisors, LLC, McKee resides in Nitro. A native of Cross Lanes, he became interested in Rotary through contacts with Rotary in Logan, West Virginia.

Jim's special interests include the NASCAR circuit, fishing, and photography -- and a "significant other" from Logan.

McKee was sponsored for membership by Terry Mathias, an Associate with AFLAC/Voluntary Employee Benefits.

Sherri Payne is Marketing Director for Pray Construction Company in Teays Valley. She makes her home with husband Roger in Scott Depot. They have five children.

Payne enjoys running, gardening, and horseback riding. She is Chairperson of the Putnam Business Women's Network.

She was nominated for Rotary membership by Brad Boerger, Branch Manager for C. H. Robinson Worldwide Logistics.