About
- Degrees: EdD: Columbia University; MA: Pepperdine University; BA: University of Louisville
- Affiliation: President, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Other Affiliations: Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation, Ex Officio, Cabarrus Regional Chamber – Former Board of Directors, Cabarrus Technical Education Advisory Board – Member, Centralina Workforce Board – Member, Charlotte Regional Collaborative for Global Workforce – Past Chairman, David H. Murdock Research Institute, Chair, Instructional Technology Council – Treasurer, Board of Directors, Member, Rotary Club of Salisbury – Community Engagement Committee, Co-Chairman, Rowan Education Collaborative Committee – Convenor, RowanWorks/Rowan Economic Development Commission – Former Board Member, The National Community Leadership Association – Chairman
- Your connection to community colleges? American Association of Community Colleges – Current Member; Former Board of Directors Member, Center for Community College Student Engagement – National Board of Directors, Florida Community College at Jacksonville – Interim President; President’s Cabinet; Founder, Open Campus, North Carolina Community College System Foundation – Liaison, North Carolina Community College Presidents: Aspiring Presidents Institute Committee Member; Professional Development Committee Member, Western Presidents Committee – Member
- What do you love most about the NC Community College System? Building sustainable futures for students and the region.
- A fun fact about you? I enjoy traveling to expand my comfort zone and perspective. Fran & I have been to all seven continents
