By Bob Fowler, Roane State staff writer
The Roane State Foundation has named seven new members to its board of directors, and they bring diverse backgrounds and talents to the organization, Executive Director Scott Niermann said.
“We are very grateful to have them aboard and supporting our efforts across the region,” he said.
New board members are Mike Belbeck, executive vice president of operations for Covenant Health; Vickie K. Duncan, co-owner of the Duncan Family Automotive Group; Philip Hall, pharmacist and owner of Hall Family Pharmacy in Jamestown; the Rev. Ron Jordan, retired executive minister of First Baptist Church of Lenoir City; Pepe Perron, director of Camp Nakanawa in Cumberland County; Pat Row, retired from SAIC; and Ted Wampler Jr., president and chief executive officer of Wampler’s Farm Sausage Co.
Established in 1979, the Roane State Foundation supports the college with capital projects, equipment, educational programs, and scholarships. Board members are elected by a nominating committee and approved by the full board. [Read more…]