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

News & Events

Student talking to a representative at career fair with other booths visible in the background

LR graduates look forward to a bright future. 98% of the class of 2024 is currently engaged in full-time work or graduate school.

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Processional of graduates in robes pause to touch the model of the Charge as they enter Moretz stadium for commencement

On the Hickory campus, 505 students received their degrees, along with 50 in Columbia and 72 in Asheville, during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

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