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Dr. Ken Bowman ‘70Chair

Spouse: Jo Ellen Bowman

Current residence: Apollo, Pennsylvania

Current occupation: • Retired

Previous occupations:• R&D professional with Alcoa, Inc., Alcoa Technical Center, Southwestern Pennsylvania• Global Technology Manager for Alcoa’s Global Rolled Products businesses. Responsibilities include many areas of aluminum manufacturing including developing processes and products for making better beer and soft drink cans, work that is recognized by several corporate awards, publications and patents

Education • Bachelor of Science, Chemistry (Tusculum College, 1970)• Doctorate, Chemistry (University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1977)

Miscellaneous information: Born in Alexandria, Virginia, he attended public schools in Fairfax County, Virginia and Howard County, Maryland. His leadership roles included President of Lions Club, Director of School Board, elder in the Presbyterian Church, and Board President of Arc Manor, a local Drug and Alcohol Center. His roots in Tusculum and Greene County come from his father, Ray Bowman (Tusculum, 1942), who was a fifth generation Greene County Bowman, growing up along Middle Creek at the base of the mountains. Dr. Bowman has a daughter and a son, as well as a total of ten grandchildren. Avocations: hunting, gardening, home improvement projects.

Dr. David BakerTrustee

Spouse: Nancy Baker

Current residence: Denver, Colorado


Previous occupations:Senior Vice President of Field Services for DIRECTV, the nation’s leading satellite television provider. Baker’s career includes more than 20 years with The DIRECTV Group and its former parent company. Between 1998 and 2006, he held leadership positions with DIRECTV Latin America and DIRECTV Japan, as well as several senior-level financial and operational roles.

Most recently Baker was executive vice president and chief operating officer for On Command Corporation where he led the integration of On Command into its new parent company, LodgeNet. Also, as a managing director at Nightingale and Associates, LLP, Dr. Baker restructured a $350 million construction company to return it to profitability.

Prior to DIRECTV (and its corporate predecessor Hughes Aircraft Company), Dr. Baker was at Weyerhaeuser Company from April 1980 – March 1982 as an engineer in raw materials (i.e., forest products--trees) R&D in Federal Way, Washington and then worked as an operations research analyst for Getty Oil Company from April 1982 to April 1985 in Los Angeles, California.

Education: • Bachelor’s degree, Industrial Engineering (West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia)• Master’s degree, Industrial Engineering (West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia)• Doctorate, Mineral Economics (Colorado School of Mines)

Dr. Larry Brotherton ‘70TrusteeSpouse: Carmen Brotherton

Current residence: Denver, Colorado

Current occupation: • Professional career as a research chemist, entrepreneur, and businessman • Founder of Ortec, Inc. (1980), a custom chemical manufacturing company• Ortec Racing, LLC (NASCAR)• Laughlin Racing Products (NASCAR) • Community South Bank (organizer)

Education: • Bachelor of Science, Chemistry (Tusculum College, 1970)• Doctorate, Chemistry (University of Tennessee, 1974)

Miscellaneous information: Born and raised in Greene County, Tenn., he and his wife have three children and five grandchildren. He is a member of numerous civic and professional boards.

Avocations: outdoor activities, travel, motorsports.

Dr. Alan B. CorleyTrustee

Spouse: Mary Lynn Bullen Corley

Current residence: Greeneville, Tennessee

Current occupation: • Corley’s Pharmacy in Greeneville, Tenn. Owner/manager• Vice Mayor of the City of Tusculum Board of Mayor and Commissioners

Education: • Undergraduate (Carson Newman College)• Doctor of Pharmacy (University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, Memphis)

Awards: • Pharmacist of the Year by the Tennessee Pharmacists Association and the First District Pharmaceutical Association• Outstanding Alumnus by University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy• Chairman of the TennCare Pharmacy Advisory Committee• Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (president 2002)• Tennessee Public Health Emergency Advisory Committee (member)• Tennessee Pharmacists Association (member)• Tennessee PharmPAC (treasurer)• Volunteer Faculty Admissions Committee for the East Tennessee State University Gatton College of Pharmacy• Volunteer Faculty of the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy• Phi Delta Chi Fraternity member• Active in the Sequoyah Council Boy Scouts of America (district commissioner, district chairman, and OA advisor)• Chief of the Tusculum Volunteer Fire Department

Miscellaneous information: He is currently a member of Towering Oaks Baptist Church.

Dr. Nancy DishnerTrustee

Spouse: Harold Dishner

Current residence: Jonesborough, Tennessee

Current occupation: • President and CEO of the Niswonger Foundation in Greeneville, Tennessee

Education: • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education summa cum laude (East Tennessee State University)• Master of Science in Supervision and Administration (East Tennessee State University)• Doctorate in Administration (East Tennessee State University)

Awards: • ETSU Outstanding Staff Award• ETSU Clemmer College of Education Hall of Fame• ETSU Outstanding Alumna for 2013• Recognized with the Outstanding Freshman Advocate Award from the Freshman Year Experience Program at the University of South Carolina

Miscellaneous information: Dr. Dishner served two terms on the Board of Directors of the Johnson City/Jonesborough/Washington County Chamber of Commerce, and established and chaired the Partners in Education program for Johnson City and Washington County. She served on the Johnson City Public Building Authority, as both secretary and chair of the public relations committee. She served as President of the ETSU Staff Senate and two terms as President of Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

She is a Commission member on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) and serves on the Executive Council for the Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Nancy is on the Board of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA); a Steering Committee member on the State Collaborative for Reforming Education (SCORE); and on the Board of the Tennessee College Access and Success Network (TCASN). Nancy is an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church.

Dr. Judith Kofroth Domer ‘61Trustee

Spouse: Dr. Floyd Domer

Current residence: Asheville, North Carolina


Previous occupations:• Medical Mycological Society of the Americas (President)• Served on editorial boards of several journals, most notably “Infection and Immunity” and “Clinical Microbiology Reviews”• Annual Meeting Program Committee for the American Society for Microbiology • Associate Dean of the Tulane Graduate School• Acting Vice Chancellor for Graduate Studies, Tulane Medical Center• Dean of the Graduate School and Chief Research Officer, Appalachian State University (1997)• Former President of the Alumni Association, Tusculum College• Researched, mentored, and taught medical mycology and immunology, Tulane University

Education: • Tusculum College, magna cum laude, 1961• Tulane University Medical School

Awards: • Pioneer Award (2012)• Sigma Xi Award for best Ph.D. dissertation (Tulane University, 1966)• Virginia Furrow Medical Education Award (1996)

Miscellaneous information: As a student, Dr. Domer was a member of Alpha Chi National Honor Society and a Charles Oliver Gray Scholar. Her research resulted in 68 publications in refereed journals.

Rev. Dr. Daniel DonaldsonTrustee

Spouse: Patricia Ann Pickel Donaldson


Current occupation: • Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Greeneville • Director, Calvin Center, the Camp and Conference Center for the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

Previous occupations:• Ruby and White Oak Presbyterian Churches (pastor, Ruby, South Carolina, 1977-86)• Cross Roads Presbyterian Church (pastor, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1977-86)• Associate Executive for Youth Ministry and Camping of the Presbytery of East Tennessee (Knoxville, Tennessee, 1986-90)• Ordained a Presbyterian Minister in 1975• Permanent Judicial Commission (member, 1985-86)• Northside YMCA, Knoxville, Tennessee (board member, 1984-90)• Montreat Anderson Church College Council (1986-88)• Board of Trustees, King College (1987-89)• Founding Board Member of the East Tennessee Technological Access Center (1988-90)• Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Associates (member, 1993-96)• National Association of Presbyterian Camp Directors (president, 1995)• Clayton County United Way Advisory Committee (1997-98)• Holston Presbytery (Administration Committee chairperson (1993-2003), Vice Moderator (2003), Moderator (2004), Moderator of Presbytery’s Council (2005)• President’s Roundtable of King College

Education: • Bachelor’s degree, History (King College, 1972)• Master of Divinity (Columbia Theological Seminary, 1975)• Doctor of Ministry (Columbia Theological Seminary, 1984)

Miscellaneous information: He and his wife have two daughters, Heather and Rachel. Avocations: photography, walking, bicycling.

Mr. James F. Durham ‘79Trustee

Spouse: Lynee Minor Durham

Current residence: Brentwood, Tennessee

Current occupation: • Senior Vice President, Raymond James Financial Private Client Group

Previous occupations:• Durham Building Supply, Gallatin (building material sales)• Nashville City Bank (assistant vice president)• First American National Bank (vice president)• Morgan-Keegan Company, Inc. (senior vice president

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration (Tusculum College, 1979)

Awards:• Tusculum Pioneer Award (2003)• Tusculum College Distinguished Service Award (2008)

Miscellaneous information: Born and raised in Gallatin, Tennessee, he attended public schools through 10th grade and completed the 11th and 12th grade at the Hill School in Pottstown, PA (1975). Direct descendent (seven times great grandson) of Samuel Doak, one of Tusculum’s founders. Member, Christ United Methodist Church, Franklin, Tennessee (church Board of Trustees, Endowment Committee, Finance Committee, and Chaired Major Building Fund Campaign. He and his wife have one daughter, Allison Lynee. Avocations: walking, skiing, traveling, reading.

Mr. Dwight B. Ferguson, Jr.Treasurer

Spouse: Beverly


Current occupation: Retired • Founding member of the board of Directors of the Bank and Company (since their inception) 2006-present• Treasurer of the Tusculum College Board of Trustees • Chairman of the Northeast State Foundation Board• Member of the East Tennessee State University School of Business and Technology Advisory board• Member of the Mountain States Washington County Community Foundation• Member of the Board of Sequoyah Council of the Boy Scouts

Previous occupations:Served as President and/or Chief Executive Officer of Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. (NFS) located in Erwin, Tennessee from March 1992 through January 2009. Also served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. The business is the largest employer in Unicoi County and the sole provider of nuclear fuel to the United States Navy.

After graduation from the University of Virginia, he moved to Atlanta, accepting a position in public accounting with the firm of Main Lafrentz & Co.

In 1971, Mr. Ferguson became a certified public accountant and moved into industry, working in a number of service and manufacturing businesses. From 1971 to 1987, he held a number of positions within those businesses, among them controller, group controller, and chief financial officer.

In 1987, Mr. Ferguson joined Nuclear Fuel Sources when Texaco sold the concern to Nuclear Fuel Sources, Ltd.

Education: Accounting (University of Virginia)

Awards: Friends of Education Award on behalf of NFS by the Tennessee Education Association in Nashville for recognition of involvement in schools through a myriad of programs.

Miscellaneous information: Mr. Ferguson has a passion for education; he was instrumental in establishing the “Goal Card” program which serves Washington, Carter, and Unicoi Counties by providing incentives for academic performance. He is a member of Kiwanis and serves as treasurer of Jonesborough United Methodist Church.

Dr. Thomas J. Garland H’86Trustee

Spouse: Pat Garland



Previous occupations:• U.S. Air Force from 1952-56• Served as a Republican Tennessee State Senator from 1964 through 1985, 17 of those years as Senate minority leader• Chairman of the Board of Commerce Union Bank• Chancellor of the Tennessee Board of Regents• Interim president of Tusculum College (1999-2000), where he served as a member of the Board of Trustees and a former Chair of the Board• Senior advisor to the Niswonger Foundation• Chairman of the Tusculum Institute for Public Leadership and Policy• Director of Atmos Energy Corporation• First Chairman of the Tennessee Ethics Commission

Education: • Bachelor’s degree (East Tennessee State University)• Honorary Doctor of Law (Tusculum College, 1986)

Awards:• ETSU Outstanding Alumnus Award (1973)• George L. Carter Award (2009)• Tusculum College’s Distinguished Service Award

Miscellaneous information: The renovated Tusculum College library, the Thomas J. Garland Library, was named for Dr. Garland in 2008 in recognition to the service, dedication and support he has provided to the institution throughout his life. He and his wife, Pat, reside near Tusculum College. They have been Greeneville residents for many years. The Garlands have four children and several grandchildren.

Ms. Jo Ann S. KramerTrustee

Current residence: Essex Junction, Vermont


Previous occupations:• Director of air and naval defense system programs for General Dynamics Corp. in Burlington, Vt.• Member of the board of Directors for Sweet Briar College• Aerospace engineer with Martin Marietta Corporation in Orlando, Fla., • Aerospace engineer with Lockheed Martin Corp. in Burlington, Vt. • Affiliated with Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, the National Defense Industrial Association and Women in Defense. She has worked on the Board of Directors of the North Country Federal Credit Union and on the Sweet Briar College Alumnae Association Board

Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Sweet Briar College• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia

Miscellaneous information: Ms. Kramer graduated with an aerospace engineering graduate degree from the University of Virginia in 1967, making her the first woman in UVA history to earn a degree in engineering. She served on the Sweet Briar College Board of Directors and as a leading fundraiser for the school in the midst of its recent restructuring.

Rev. Lester D. Lattany ’87 ‘91Trustee

Spouse: Stephanie Lattany

Current residence: Johnson City, Tennessee

Current occupation: • Retired• Ordained to the Baptist ministry in 1991• New Jerusalem Baptist Church of Johnson City (minister)

Previous occupations:• Johnson City Area United Way, Inc. (President and Chief Executive Officer)• Member and past president of the Greater Kingsport Area Ministerial Alliance• Member and past treasurer of Black Ministers Alliance of Johnson City/Washington County• Member and officer of Baptist Missionary and Educational Association• Member of both the United Way of America and United Way of Tennessee• President of Nativic Civitan of the Appalachian District of Civitan International• Member of Boards of Directors of Frontier Health, Inc. and the Johnson City Federal Credit Union• Has worked as Director of Community and Economic Development, Interim Assistant City Manager, Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Assistant to the City Manager in Johnson City

Education: • Associate’s degree (Brunswick College, Ga.)• Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration (Tusculum College, 1987)• Master’s degree, Organizational Management (Tusculum College, 1991)

Awards:• Outstanding Young Men of America award• Certificate of Achievement from Leadership Kingsport

Miscellaneous information: A native of Georgia, Rev. Lester Lattany has served in numerous positions in church life and has been active in his community through the United Way and other service venues. He and his wife, Stephanie, have two children, Lester Demetrius and Catrina Verae.

Dr. Nancy B. MoodyPresident of Tusculum College and Ex officio Member

Spouse: Tom Moody


Current occupation: • The 27th President of Tusculum College, as well as the first female president• Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges• A member of the NCAA Division II President’s Council • On the boards of the Appalachian Colleges Association and the Tennessee Center for Nursing, Inc.

Previous occupations:• Former chair of the Executive Committee for the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association• Serves on the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation Board of Directors• Prior to taking the helm at Tusculum, Dr. Moody served as President of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee for six years.

Education: • Associate degree, Nursing (Eastern Kentucky University)• Baccalaureate degree, Nursing (Eastern Kentucky University)• Master of Science, Nursing (Texas Woman’s University)• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (University of Alabama’s School of Nursing at Birmingham)

Awards:• Eastern Kentucky University’s Outstanding Alumna in the College of Health Sciences, the Hall of Distinguished Alumni • Alma E. Gault Leadership Award from the Tennessee Nurses Association• Texas Woman’s University Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award• Inaugural Founder’s Award in February 2013 recognizing those who with integrity, tenacity, commitment, ingenuity and drive have moved Tusculum College forward in serving its students, its community and the world at large

Miscellaneous information: She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, chair of the NCAA DII South Atlantic Conference, and an advisory board member for the Northeast Tennessee College and Career Readiness Consortium funded through an Investing in Innovation (i3) grant funded by the U. S. Department of Education. Previously Dr. Moody served on the NCAA DII President’s Council, was chair of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association, and a member of the Board of the Appalachian Colleges Association.

During her career she has been actively engaged in higher education, regional and specialized accreditation, conducted research, published and presented on a variety of topics primarily in the area of nursing workforce development.

She and Tom are the proud parents of grown children, daughter, Mykel, and son, Adam.

Dr. Jane Lovvorn Morse ‘77Trustee

Spouse: True

Current residence: Asheville, North Carolina

Family: Nicholas and Natalie Morse, John Morse

Current occupation: • Physical Therapist – Rehab Care• Adjunct faculty member at South College, Asheville, NC

Previous occupations:• Director of Physical Therapy, Parkridge Hospital, Chattanooga, TN• Senior PT of Orthopedics/Trauma, Duke University Medical Center• Supervisor: Orthopedic/Wound Care, Mission Medical Center• Director of Physical Therapy, Parkridge Hospital, Chattanooga, TN• Senior PT of Orthopedics/Trauma, Duke University Medical Center• Supervisor: Orthopedic/Wound Care, Mission Medical Center

Professional Activities:• Treasurer, NCPTA Mountain District (current)• Member, Healthcare Innovations Collaboration team: a collaboration of healthcare professionals with UNCA engineering and art students• Member, WNC Fall Prevention Advisory Coalition• Member, South College Physical Therapist Assistant Advisory Board, a position she has held since 2006• Member/treasurer for the Scholarship and Loan Committee of the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association from 2011-2013• Organizer: WNC Geriatric Study Group• Edited a chapter in the book “Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant” by Catherine Goodman, Kendra S. Fuller, and Robbie O’Shea, which was published in 2010• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association (member since 1978) and the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (member since 1984)

Education: • Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science/Biology from Tusculum College in 1977, Cum laude• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, which she earned in 1979 with honors• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, awarded in 2006 with a perfect grade point average

Dr. Gregory W. NelsonTrustee

Spouse: Judy

Current residence: Fripp Island, South Carolina

Current occupation: • Retired• Member of the American Chemical Society• Member of the Industrial Research Institute • Board member of Tennessee S.C.O.R.E.• Member of the advisory board of the STEM Path to MBA at Culverson College of Commerce at the University of Alabama

Previous occupations:He retired from Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport after a successful 26 year career in which he served as senior vice president and as chief technology officer.

Education: Dr. Nelson earned a Doctorate in Analytical Chemistry from Emory University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Alabama. He has attended various programs at Harvard University and the Darden Executive Education programs.

Miscellaneous information: Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Nelson is a reputed scientist who has been active for many years in the promotion of excellence in academia. Dr. Nelson is a member of the American Chemical Society. He is a board member of Tennessee S.C.O.R.E. and serves as a member of the advisory board of the STEM Path to MBA at Culverson College of Commerce at the University of Alabama. He has previously served as President of the Board of Directors for United Way of Kingsport.

Dr. Scott Niswonger ’87 H’06Trustee

Spouse: Nikki E. Creutzinger


Current occupation: • Forward Air Corporation Chairman and CEO (1981-2003), Chairman (2003-2005), Chairman Emeritus Landair Holdings Inc. Principal (2003 – present)• The Niswonger Foundation President• Governing Board for the Niswonger Performing Arts Center President• Co-chair of the Purdue University Foundation Development Council• Member of the Dean’s Executive Council for the College of Technology at Purdue• Member of the board of First Horizon National, the parent of First Tennessee Bank• Member of the East Tennessee State University Foundation• Chairman of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Foundation• Ordained elder at the Presbyterian church

Previous occupations:• Magnavox Company, Greeneville: pilot to President of the Company and pilot with its Secret Government Division (1968-73)• General Aviation, Inc., President, CEO and founder (1974-81)• North American Operations, Flying Tigers Line, Vice President (1985-86)• Landair Transport Inc., Chairman, CEO and co-founder (1981-2003)• Warehouse Logistics: Chairman (1981-2003)• Past chairman of Economic Development and Growth Board for the State of Tennessee

Education: • Aviation Technology degree (Purdue University: School of Aviation Technology, 1968)• Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Tusculum College, 1987)• Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters (Tusculum College, 2006)• Honorary Doctorate of Technology (Purdue University, 2004)• Graduate of United Airlines Training Academy and several other pilot training programs, including Flying Tigers simulator and flight training Boeing 747

Awards:• Distinguished Service Award (1998)• International Distinguished Graduate Award• Inductee of the regional Business Hall of Fame• Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year for the Southeastern United States• Distinguished Technology Alumni Award from Purdue University• Mountain States Foundation Spirit Award• Board of Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy from the State of Tennessee• The Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International• The George L. Carter Award (highest honor) from East Tennessee State University

Miscellaneous information: Dr. Niswonger grew up in Van Wert, Ohio. He is an outstanding benefactor, including the Niswonger Sports Complex (2003). Among his outstanding philanthropic contributions is the Niswonger Foundation (2001), which has 30 scholars in universities across the U.S. and an annual program budget of more than $2.5 million. In 1990, he married Nikki E. Creutzinger and has four children. Avocations: golf and flying his Gulfstream IV-SP.

Dr. Niswonger is active in many civic and community groups, including Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Tri-Cities Economic Development Alliance, First Tennessee Bank, Fund for Greene County, United Way, and Junior Achievement of Greene County

Mrs. Jane Shanks Pilloni ‘59Trustee



Education: • Bachelor’s degree, Sociology/Psychology and Education (Tusculum College, Magna Cum Laude, 1959)

Awards:• Charles Oliver Gray Scholar• Selected for Who’s Who among Students in American Colleges and Universities• Pioneer Award

Miscellaneous information: Jane Shanks Pilloni was born and raised in Tusculum, Tenn., the daughter of Professor Cecil M. Shanks, who was once Dean of Men. She attended Doak School and graduated from Greeneville High School. She was a class officer, Charles Oliver Gray Scholar, member of Tau Beta Gama, Phi Delta Alpha, and Alpha Chi Societies, officer of Sociology Club, member of Outing Club and Chorus and established the William and Jane Pilloni Scholarship Fund. She also served on Enrollment Committee, served with her husband, Bill, as decade chairpersons of the Tusculum College 2000 Campaign, and she was a team captain of successful Pioneer Club Campaign.

She moved to New Jersey in 1960, where she attended Montclair State College in order to further her undergraduate studies. Jane Pilloni taught for a few years before working in a physician’s office for 32 years. She was very active in Bloomfield (N.J.) Presbyterian Church and held offices in home and school associations while her children were in school. In 2004 she moved back to Greeneville, where she is currently active in the First Presbyterian Church. She has two sons: Craig, a pilot for Continental Airlines, and John, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U. S. Army, who works as a professor at the U.S Army Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth. Avocations: reading, listening to music, enjoying grandchildren, and volunteering.

Dr. Donald R. Raber H’13Trustee

Current residence: Kingsport, Tennessee

Current occupation: • Aldebaran Financial, Inc. (president)• Richard Riley Institute at Furman University (advisory director)• Participated under the Furman University President’s Advisory Council• Wellmont Health System Investment Committee member• Mountain Empire Community College Foundation Investment Committee (co-chairman)• Bank of Tennessee (statutory director)

Previous occupations:• US Navy (1960-66)

Education: • Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration (Hofstra University, 1967)• Master’s degree, Business Administration (Marshall University, 1975)• Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters (Tusculum College, 2013)• American Bankers National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern• Executive Development Program at the University of Tennessee

Awards:• Distinguished Service Award (2004)• Investment Committee of the East Tennessee State University Foundation (chairman)• Honorary Alumnus of East Tennessee State University (2003)

Miscellaneous information: Born in St. Albans, NY and raised in Baldwin, N.Y. Don Raber and his wife have two sons and two grandchildren. Don II is the Dean of Academic Programs at Presbyterian College (Clinton, SC) as well as a professor of Political Science. Peter is a senior portfolio manager at Aldebaran Financial. Avocations: scuba diving and long-distance walking.

Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr.Trustee

Spouse: Nancy


Current occupation: President Emeritus, East Tennessee State University

Previous occupations:• Director of the Surgical Residency Education Program at Georgia Baptist Medical Center• Clinical professor of surgery• Served as active attending physician and director of the Blood Flow Lab• Chief of surgery• Assistant director of Medical Education Department• Co-director of Georgia Baptist Medical Center/Medical College of Georgia Vascular Fellowship• Adjunct professor of medicine at Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy• Director of the Division of Peripheral Vascular Surgery for the Veterans Administration Medical Center and East Tennessee State University’s College of Medicine (1985)• Associate professor of surgery• Dean of the College of Medicine and Vice President of Health Affairs• President of ETSU (1996-retirement)• Associate editor of Vascular Surgery• Appointed into the Southern Regional Education Board (1997) Vice chairman (2002-2005)• Co-chaired the Tri-Cities’ Tennessee/Virginia Economic Summit (1998)

Education: • Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry (Emory University, 1965)• Doctor of Medicine (Medical College of Georgia, 1965)• Certification in General Surgery (Northwestern University School of Medicine)• Special Certification in Vascular Surgery• Honorary Doctorate of Administration (Milligan College, 2005)

Awards:• Upjohn Intern of the year• Stanton-Gerber Hall at ETSU dedicated in his honor (2002)• Distinguished Alumnus Award (Medical College of Georgia, 2004)• Inducted into the Johnson City-Jonesborough-Washington County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame

Miscellaneous information: Under Stanton’s leadership, ETSU experienced an all-time high in enrollment of more than 15,600 students, received well over $200 million in private giving, and established numerous programs and buildings such as the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the General Shale Natural History museum and many other scholarship and endowment programs that benefit students, research and the region. Additionally, the university is currently bringing in approximately $50 million per year in research and sponsored program activity.

Stanton has been named one of the most powerful people in the Volunteer State by Business Tennessee magazine. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee.

Dr. Angelo A. Volpe H’08Trustee

Spouse: Jennette Elizabeth Murray

Current residence: Cookeville, Tennessee

Current occupation: • President Emeritus of Tennessee Technological University• Author of 27 publications and presenter at professional conferences

Previous occupations:• Research Chemist, U.S. Naval Ordnance Laboratory, Silver Spring, Md. (1961-66)• Taught Chemistry at Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, N.J.) (1966 - 1977)• Serving one year as Acting Head of the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering DepartmentEast Carolina University (Greenville, NC) • Chair and Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry (1977-1980) • Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (1980-1983) • Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Professor of Chemistry (1983-1987)Tennessee Technological University (Cookeville, TN) • President and Professor of Chemistry (1987-2000)

Education: • Bachelor of Science, Chemistry (Brooklyn College, 1959)• Master of Science, Organic Chemistry (University of Maryland, 1962)• Doctorate of Science, Organic and Polymer Chemistry (University of Maryland, 1966)• Honorary Doctorate in Science (Tusculum College, 2008)

Miscellaneous information: Dr. Volpe was born and raised in New York City. He is a member of numerous professional organizations, as well as a recipient of many honors and award, including ratings of “Outstanding” in all of Tennessee Tech’s Administrator Evaluations and all of East Carolina’s Faculty Instructional Survey and Administrator Surveys. He is also a recipient of honorary degrees and recognitions for his support of civic activity, agriculture, and education, and he has extensive experience in fundraising. In 1965, he married Jennette Elizabeth Murray. Avocations: reading, theatre, some golf, travel, baseball.

Dr. Jerry F. WardVice Chair

Spouse: Carolyn Lansford ‘88

Current occupation: • Retired• Member of Board of Directors of Sunset Gap Community Center and Holston Presbytery Commission for Chuckey Presbyterian Church • Member of First Presbyterian Church, Greeneville - ordained elder, Finance and Facilities Committee and choir member

Previous occupations:• Throughout his career in education, he has served as Assistant Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent at King College (1960-1963) and Greeneville City Schools (1964-1994)• He also served as the Distinguished Service Professor of Education, Department Chair, and Division Chair at Tusculum College (1994-2004)• Served on the following boards and committees: • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Elementary Commission • Upper East Tennessee Educational Cooperative Board • Upper East Tennessee Office of Economic Opportunity Regional Advisory Board • Greene Valley Development Center Human Rights Committee • Greene County YMCA • Greene County Library • Nathanael Greene Museum • Grandfather Home for Children • The Town of Greeneville Civil Service Board

Education: • Bachelor’s degree, Business and Economics (King College, 1960)• Master’s degree, Educational Administration (East Tennessee State University, 1965)• Doctorate, Educational Administration (East Tennessee State University, 1978)

Awards: Tennessee Superintendent of the Year (2002)

Miscellaneous information: Born and raised in Gadsden, Alabama, Dr. Ward is a member of numerous professional organizations. He is married to Carolyn Lansford. He has three sons: David, physician in N.C.; Tim, detective Greeneville Police Dept.; Jeff, attorney Milligan & Coleman Law Firm; four grandchildren. Avocations: travel and photography.

Mr. Thomas J. WennogleTrustee


Current occupation: • President of Jarden Zinc Products

Previous occupations:Tom has over 30 years of executive and management leadership experience in a wide variety of corporate and operational environments. Focusing on revenue growth, expertise in launching new products, exceptionally strong customer relationships and an aptitude for building cohesive teams best encapsulates his wide-ranging track record and success in the industrial sector. Throughout his career, he has acquired extensive experience in the North American, European, Asian and South American markets.

For 10 years, Tom was an Adjunct Professor teaching Business Capstone at Ashland University, Ashland, OH.

Tom has also served as a member of the Board of Directors in the private business sector on numerous occasions.

Education: • Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Business Administration from Merrimack College • MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management

Miscellaneous information: Tom’s daughter is a BSRN graduate from East Tennessee State University and is working at the V.A. Hospital in Johnson City. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his grandson, playing golf, cycling and fly-fishing.

Ms. Ann E. Parker Westervelt ‘71Trustee

Spouse: Bill Westervelt ‘71

Current residence: Ticonderoga, New York

Current occupation: • Retired • Continues to be civically engaged, serving on various committees at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga• Serves as a Girl Scout leader• Participates in the Carillon Garden Club• Member of the Friends of Black Watch Library organization

Previous occupations:Ann Westervelt spent her career in education, working in special education and with the deaf and hearing impaired.

Education: • Master of Education for the Deaf (Smith College in Massachusetts)

Miscellaneous information: She and her husband, Bill (a Tusculum Graduate from 1971), have a son, James, who lives in Bangor, Pennsylvania and a daughter Lisa who lives in Ticonderoga.

Mr. Mark R. WilliamsSecretary

Spouse: Ann Lawing


Current occupation: • Realtor at Century 21 Legacy • Involved in many REALTOR ® Association activities• A member of the following boards and committees: • Professional Standard Committee hearing member • Greene County Partnership • United Way • Takoma Regional Hospital Governing Board • Board of Directors Andrew Johnson Bank • Partners in Care • Trustee of First Baptist Church • Greeneville City Schools Foundation Trustee • Tusculum: Board of Trustees (2001 – present) • Tusculum College’s Pioneer Club volunteer (since its inception) • Assists Tusculum in property evaluation and acquisition

Education: • Bachelor’s of Science, Finance (University of Tennessee, School of Business, 1976)

Awards:• Tusculum College Sports Benefactor Award (2002)

Miscellaneous information: Born in Morristown, Tenn., Mark Williams attended Greeneville City Schools. He has provided leadership for numerous fundraising campaigns for Tusculum College. In 1980, he married Ann Lawing and has three children: Chase, Erin, and Rebecca. Avocations: University of Tennessee and Tusculum sports; spending time with family.

Dr. Robert H. Bailey ’48 H’84Life Trustee


Current occupation: • Active in Rotary Club• Active in Ruritan Club, served numerous offices as President of the local club, Tennessee District Governor, National Director, and Tennessee Lieutenant Governor, and President of Ruritan International (1967)• Active in Masonic Organization, serving as Illustrious Potentate of Kerbela Shrine Temple in Knoxville (1976) and Past Master of the Greeneville Lodge• Member of the Heritage Club of Tusculum College• Serves on the Planning Commission of the Town of Baileyton• Established and/or helped to establish and regularly supports several endowed scholarship funds at Tusculum • Serves on the Board of Trustees of Locust Sprints Christian Retreat Center (Baileyton)

Previous occupations:• Served as an auditor (1951-1953)• Legal counsel with United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. (1956-1960)• Private (law) practice in Kingsport, Church Hill, and Baileyton (since 1960)• Member of the Committee to elect Winfred Dunn as governor (1970)• Member of the Committee to re-elect Senator Howard Baker, Jr. (1972)• Appointed as a member of the Tennessee Judicial Council in 1974• Delegate to the 1977 Constitutional Convention from the 8th representative district• Member of the Board of Trustees of Tusculum College (1969-1979) • Served as Tusculum College Board of Trustees treasurer (1975 and 1976) and Chairman of the Board (1977 and 1978)• Served as chairman of the Planned Giving Committee of Tusculum College (1988)• Served as member of the Tusculum College Planned Giving Advisory Board (1991)

Education: • Bachelor of Arts (Tusculum College, 1948)• Doctor of Jurisprudence (University of Tennessee, 1955)• Post graduate studies in industrial management (University of Tennessee)• Honorary Doctorate of Law (Tusculum College, 1984)

Awards: Received the first Free Enterprise Award from the U.S. presented by the Secretary of Commerce and Economic Energy in 1974

Miscellaneous information: Dr. Bailey served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Capt. Samuel L. Doak ’49 H’14Life Trustee

Spouse: Emily Ogburn Doak



Previous occupations:• United States Navy • Served on a number of U.S. Navy ships, and as Commanding Officer of three ships• Shore tours included several fleet operational staffs, the Joint Chiefs of Staff organization, as well as tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, the NROTC unit at Cornell University and at the Armed Forces Staff College• Tusculum College Alumni Director (1982-84)

Education: • U.S. Naval Academy (1950)• Command and Staff course (U.S. Naval War College, 1961)• Attended Tusculum College• Master’s degree in political science (Boston University, 1964)• Honorary Doctorate of Public Service (Tusculum College 2014)

Awards:• Legion of Merit• Bronze Star

Miscellaneous information: Sam is the great, great, great, great grandson of Samuel Doak, who founded Washington College Academy, and with one less great, he is the grandson of Samuel Witherspoon Doak, who founded Tusculum Academy. He attended Tusculum in 1946, and he retired from active list in Navy in 1980 and has lived in Greeneville since. He and his wife have two sons and two grandchildren. Avocations: engaging in various nonpaying tasks, puttering, traveling, reading, gardening, and occasionally wading in streams annoying fish.

Mr. James A. EmoryLife Trustee

Spouse: Eloise Emory



Previous occupations:• Purchased and operated Burger Chef franchise • Alderman, Town of Greeneville• Coached and taught at Biltmore High School in North Carolina • Tusculum College Board of Trustees since 1988• Greene County Bank Board of Directors• Greeneville Light and Power Board of Directors• Laughlin Hospital Foundation Board

Education: • Graduated Valley Springs High School (1951)• Bachelor degree from East Tennessee State University (1955)• Bachelor of Arts in economics and business administration from Merrimack College

Dr. Hugh O. Jaynes ‘52Life Trustee

Spouse: Eleanor Tom Jaynes

Current residence: Knoxville, Tennessee

Current occupation: • Retired• Member, elder, clerk of session at Erin Presbyterian Church [PC(USA)]• Served on committees of Presbytery of East Tennessee

Previous occupations:• Co-chaired with his wife, Eleanor, the Tusculum Bicentennial Celebration• Tusculum Alumni Board (1973-93)• University of Tennessee-Knoxville (1970-93) research/teaching chemistry, microbiology and development of new food products, advising and leading undergraduate and graduate students, managed international program for Institute of Agriculture (1980-85) in Cameroon, China, Brazil, and other countries • Department Head, Food Science (1985-93) • President of the Alumni Board (1990-91)• Research scientist in food product development, Pet Foods, Inc. (1956-67)• United States Army (1954-56)

Education: • Bachelor of Science, Dairy Science (University of Tennessee, 1954)• Master of Science, Dairy Science (University of Tennessee, 1954)• Doctorate, Food Science (University of Illinois, 1970)• Certified in real estate (American Bankers Association)

Awards:• Pioneer Award (1986)• Received a Distinguished Service Award (shared with Eleanor) by Tusculum College’s Board of Trustees (1994)

Miscellaneous information: Dr. Jaynes was raised on a farm within sight of Tusculum College. He married Eleanor Tom, a 1951 Tusculum graduate, and had two children, Joe Jaynes and Mary J. Giorgino, who also graduated from Tusculum in 1982. Avocations: woodworking and flower gardening.

Dr. Edward J. Kormondy ’50 H’97Life Trustee

Current residence: Los Angeles, California

Current occupation: • Retired• Author of more than 70 research papers in biology with two more in process, biological education and higher education and author or editor of 19 books• Consultant to publishers and higher education institutions

Previous occupations:• Served in the United States Navy (1944-46)• Lifetime career as a university educator/administrator at University of Michigan, Oberlin College, The Evergreen State College, University of Southern Maine, California State University Los Angeles, University of Hawaii-Hilo, University of West Los Angeles, Pacific Oaks College, and Tusculum College • Cultural exchanges for U. S. Department of State and Department of Education to Poland, Hungary, and China• Accreditation team member and/or chair for the New England, Northwest, and Western regional accrediting bodies

Education: • Bachelor’s degree, Biology (Summa Cum Laude, Tusculum College, 1950)• Master’s degree, Zoology (University of Michigan, 1951)• Doctorate, Zoology (University of Michigan, 1955)• Honorary Doctorate of Science (Tusculum College, 1997)

Awards:• Distinguished Service Award (2003)• Civic Leadership Award (2008)

Miscellaneous information: Dr. Kormondy was raised in Beacon, New York. He has three children. Avocations: reading non-fiction, gardening, foreign travel, walking, volunteering.

Rev. Dr. Angus R. ShawLife Trustee

Spouse: Carolyn Farmer

Current residence: Johnson City, Tennessee

Current occupation: • Retired• Pastor Emeritus, First Presbyterian Church of Johnson City, Tennessee• Volunteer Chaplain of Johnson City Medical Center

Previous occupations:• First Presbyterian Church of Pulaski, Virginia (assistant pastor, 1952-58)• Seagle Memorial Presbyterian Church, Pulaski, Virginia (pastor, 1952-58)• Royal Presbyterian Church, Marion, Virginia (pastor, 1962-69)• First Presbyterian Church of Dothan, Alabama (senior pastor, 1969-78)• First Presbyterian Church of Johnson City, Tennessee (senior pastor, 1978-98)• First Chairman of Council on Church Relations of Tusculum College• Partners in Ministry Campaign in Holston Presbytery (chairperson)• Presidential Search Committee (1999-2000)• Kiwanis Club (president of three clubs)• Boards of United Way, Salvation Army, Homeless Coalition, Mental Health Board, Contact Ministries, ARC, Johnson City Public Schools Foundation, and the Keeping Warm Committee

Education: • Bachelor’s degree (Bob Jones University, 1995)• Master’s degree, Divinity (Bob Jones University, 1958)• Doctorate of Divinity (Bob Jones University, 1989)• Honorary Doctorate of Divinity (Columbia Theological Seminary)• Honorary Doctorate of Divinity (King College, 1965)

Miscellaneous information: Born in Charlotte, N.C., Rev. Angus Shaw and his wife have two children - Karen Shaw, PhD, Chair of English Department, King University; Rob Shaw, degree in Criminal Justice, now with Sprint.

Ms. Joan Barber Smith ‘51Life Trustee

Current residence: Queensbury, New York

Previous occupations:• Glens Falls Hospital Guild• Director of Hudson Headwaters Health Network• Vice President of Children’s Committee of Warren County• Secretary of Adirondack Council Girl Scouts• Trustee of Chapman Historical Museum• Task Force of Lake George Park• Warren County Commissioner of Jurors• Vice President of New York State Commissioner of Jurors Association• New York State Delegate to two Republican National Conventions• Vice Chairman, Warren County Republican Committee• Corresponding Secretary, New York Sate Federation of Republican Women• Member of New York Republican State Committee• President, Queensbury Republican Club• Aide to State Senator Ronald Stafford• Two term member of New York State Assembly• Member of New York State Assembly Legislative Task Force on Women’s Issues

Education: • Bachelor of Arts, Sociology-Psychology with a minor in French-English (Tusculum College, 1951)• Graduate study (Fairleigh Dickinson University)

Miscellaneous information: Born and raised in Glens Fall, N.Y., she was married to the late Roger Hague, deceased, with whom she had three children and four grandchildren. She was married to the late Edward Smith and had six step-children, and 10 step-grandchildren. Avocations: gardening, travel, reading, political consulting, volunteering, and walking.

Mr. Joseph J. Vogt ‘53Life Trustee

Spouse: Kathy Kelly Vogt ‘56

Current residence: Knoxville, Tennessee

Current occupation: • Human Resources Professional Manager• Consultant• Union Carbide Corporation• University of Tennessee• Vogt and Associates

Previous occupations:• Served as United States Naval Officer during Korean War• Board of Directors of Union Carbide Retiree Corps, Inc (1990-2012)• Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Union Carbide Retiree Corps, Inc (2009-12)

Education: • Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration (Tusculum College)

Awards:• Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Salutatorian (1953)• Outstanding Freshman Award • Pioneer Award (1982)• Sports Benefactor Award (1996 and 2004)

Miscellaneous information: Joe Vogt was born and raised during the great depression in Kearny, New Jersey. He and his wife have three children and eight grandchildren. Avocations: reading, exercising, volunteering.

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