Board of Visitors

The Board of Visitors functions as an advisory arm of the Board of Trustees, serving as a source of information of potential institutional connections, providing support to advancement and identifying ways the university can be of service to the community.

The Board of Visitors also provides a support function to the university in the form of information, partnerships and financial support. Three year terms run from June 1, through May 31, and members can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.

Role expires May 31, 2026

• Alexis Abernathy '13, Hickory, NC*
• Ed Agnoli '95, Apex, NC*
• Meredith Brown '02, Durham, NC*
• Rich Duncan '88, Charlotte, NC*
• John Love '81, Charlotte, NC*
• Sarah Mayse '72, Kings Mountain, NC*
• Dave Robertson '71, Blowing Rock, NC*

Role expires May 31, 2027

• Stephen Amoah '15, Garner, NC*
• Robert Barkley '76, Clemson, SC
• Cindi Clemmer '73, Hickory, NC
• Karen (Blume) Feezor '84, Charlotte, NC
• Kevin Gilmore '84, Charlotte, NC*
• Tammy Ice '95, Wake Forest, NC
• Shane Lunsford '95, Waxhaw, NC*
• Charles McCombs '83, Aiken, SC
• Mickey Payseur '73, Cherryville, NC
• David Pruett '80, Mount Airy, NC
• Melvin Truiett '90, Granite Falls, NC
• Luis Velez '01, Melbourne, FL
• Matt Winters '06, Hickory, NC

Role expires May 31, 2028        

• Te Shondra Abner '01, Orlando, FL
• Jeremy Fisher '88, Hickory, NC
• Leonard Geddes '98, Hickory, NC*
• Joby Giacolone '84, Charlottesville, VA*
• Jeffrey Jones '83, Charleston, WV*
• Donnie Kirkpatrick '82, Winterville, NC*
• Stephanie Jordan Mayberry '82, Hickory, NC
• Stephen Mims '96, MDiv '00   Lexington, SC
• Janet Mitchell '72, Hickory, NC and Hilton Head, SC*
• Fran (Keck) Patterson '91, Kannapolis, NC*
• Julia (Wilson) Reedy '14, Columbia, SC*
• Bill Rhyne '90, Matthews, NC*
• Gail (Pruett) Theard '79, Mount Airy, NC*
• Richard Waddell '69, Hartland Four Corners, VT

*First term