Supporting the University for over 50 Years
October 2018 marked 50 years for the 91ÉçÇø Foundation. Within that time, the 91ÉçÇø Foundation's mission statement has remained the same: to attract, acquire, and manage donors’ charitable gifts to support and sustain the goals of the 91ÉçÇø.
Making a gift is always a choice, and the 91ÉçÇø Foundation recognizes how fortunate it is for the alumni and friends who made the decision to invest in our students, faculty and programs. The importance of a higher education is the shared value which connects all of us.Â
The 91ÉçÇø Foundation must always strive to preserve the power of education as the single most important thread that pulls us together in unity of purpose. Leadership and stewardship in these endeavors is strongly attributed to the 91ÉçÇø Foundation Board of Directors.Â
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is comprised of the officers of the Board, the past chair, and directors-at-large.
Chair | Jean M. Blanton '01 |
President | Andrea R. Gentry '05 |
Chair Elect | Sheila L. Huff-Jackson |
Vice Chair for Alumni | Rileigh M. Lear '13 |
Vice Chair for Development | Michael F. Roeder '89 |
Vice Chair for Planning | Neal A. Franklin |
Secretary | Terry Alvey '84 |
Treasurer | John L. Schutz ’82 |
Assistant Treasurer | Steven J. Bridges ’89 M’95 |
Administrative Advisor | |
Past Chair | Jeffrey L. Wilmes ’81 |
Nominating Committee Chair | Randall L. Haaff ’84 |
Upcoming Meeting Dates
- Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Thursday, May 21, 2026
Former Board Chairs
Joseph E. O’Daniel †|
Thomas E. Topper †|
Albert A. Woll †|
Bix Branson |
E. Donald Elliott †|
Kevin M. Eastridge |
R. Jack Brunton †|
Bruce H. Baker |
C. Wayne Worthington †|
Marie Bussing |
Ted C. Ziemer Jr. †|
Kevin L. Hammett ’90 |
Robert E. Griffin †|
Karen S. Walker |
John M. Dunn |
Trudy J. Stock '86 |
Carolyn S. Georgette †|
Jeffrey L. Wilmes '81 |
Ronald D. Romain ’73 |
†Deceased