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
