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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

Five students stand in front of a professor with arms spread wide, all wearing commencement regalia

Lenoir-Rhyne will honor the Class of 2025 with commencement ceremonies in Columbia on May 8, Hickory on May 9 and Asheville on May 10.

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Two students walking to class along campus sidewalk

樱花动漫 is saddened by the news of the Limestone University and St. Andrews University closures. LR is dedicated to providing a path forward for affected students.

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