Ferrum College Board of Trustees
Members of the Ferrum College Board of Trustees (BOT) are volunteers who are qualified to serve by virtue of their achievements, scholarship, business-related experience and/or United Methodist Church association. They are appointed to direct the policies and retain senior management personnel of the College.
As a group the BOT is liable for the financial and other consequences of the College’s activities.
Board Member Responsibilities
- Know the mission and purpose of the organization− Serve four-year terms, making meeting attendance and participation a high priority
- Set policies, approve the operating budget, and oversee its implementation
- Participate in strategic planning and committee assignments
- Ensure the legal and ethical integrity of the organization
- Select, support and evaluate the performance of the president
- Make an annual financial commitment to the College at a level consistent with ability to give, and provide fund raising contacts to outside funding sources
- Monitor and strengthen the College’s programs and services
- Enhance the public standing of Ferrum College by being an advocate and spokesperson
Board of Trustees Members (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020)
Officers and Executive Committee
- Mr. D. Scott Showalter ’73 Chair of the Board
- Mr. W. Jeffrey Booker First Vice Chair
- Dr. Bernice Cobbs ‘98 Second Vice Chair
- Mrs. Suzanne Smith ‘98 Secretary
- Mrs. Phyllis Karavatakis ‘76 Immediate Past Board Chair
- Mr. George D. Yancey ‘67 Chair, Audit Committee
- Dr. W. Jeffrey Booker Chair, Business Affairs Committee
- Mr. John P. Cougill ’69 Chair, Institutional Advancement
- Mr. Baxter Phillips ’66 Chair, Investment Committee
- Dr. Ronald E. Singleton ‘70 Chair, Academic Affairs/Student Affairs Committee
- Mrs. Suzanne Smith ’98 Chair, Enrollment/Athletics Committee
- Mrs. Vicki Gardner Member-at-Large
- Mr. Jud Mason ‘67 Member-at-Large
Members
David Arrington, Rocky Mount
Denise Bates, Martinsville
Suzanne Bell ’62, Vinton
Suzanne M. Boltz, Lake Frederick
John Cougill ’69, Richmond
Jeff Davoud, 97, Midlothian
Vicki Gardner, Goodview
Phyllis Karavatakis ’76, Union Hall
Ann Klotz, Waynesboro
Jeff Knotts, Woodbridge
Sharma D. Lewis, Glen Allen
Judson P. (Jud) Mason ’67, Nellysford
Annita Nelson, Ferrum
Baxter Phillips, Jr. ’66, Manakin Sabot
Mary Jane Rawley, Bridgewater
Glenn Rowley, Glen Allen
Ronald Singleton ’70, Fredericksburg
Carolyn L. Smith, Dumfries
Twyla Tatum ’04, Manassas
Teresa Watson, Lynchburg
Marilyn H. West, Richmond
Martin Williams ’73, Richmond
Bruce Whitehurst, Glen Allen
George D. Yancey ’67, Gordonsville
Trustees Emeriti
William B. Bales, Williamsburg
Maury L. Carter ’53, Orlando, FL
Patricia O. Compton, Richmond
Robert A. Cox, Jr., Richmond
Thelma B. Crowder, South Boston
Sid D. Mason, Roanoke
M. Douglas Newman ’42, Roanoke
Ida B. Powell, Lynchburg