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Administration
The Executive Office:
Dr. Patricia Skinner, President
Dr. Silvia Patricia Rios Husain, Vice President for Student Services
Dr. Don Ammons, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Linda Greer, Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development
Ms. Cynthia McCrory, Vice President for Finance, Operations, and Facilities
Board of Trustee Minutes
Gaston College Board of Trustees Officers
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Stephen D. Campbell
Chairman
Appointed by:
Gaston County Commissioners
Term ends: 2012
A native of Roanoke, VA., he received his BS degree in economics from the University of Richmond, and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. He is currently employed with a financial services firm as a financial advisor.
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Sheriff Alan Cloninger
Appointed by:
Governor
Term ends: 2014
A lifelong resident of Gaston County, he received an AS degree from Gaston College, a BS degree from UNCC in Criminal Justice, and a JD from Campbell University School of Law. He currently serves as sheriff of Gaston County.
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 David Ronald "Ron" Hovis
Appointed by:
Gaston County Commissioners
Term ends: 2015
A resident of Cherryville, he worked at Carolina Freight as an Account Representative until retirement. He served on the Gaston County Board of Education for eight years and currently serves on the Cherryville City Council.
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 Tom Keigher
Appointed by:
Gaston County Commissioners
Term ends: 2014
Born and raised in New Jersey, he received a BA from Belmont Abbey College, and currently is a partner with a local financial group. He also serves as a member of the Gaston County Board of Commissioners.
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 Duane McCallister
Appointed by:
Gaston County Board of Education
Term ends: 2013
A graduate of Marshall University, with a BS in Business, and an MBA from the University of Richmond, he is a retired newspaper publisher, and an active volunteer in the community.
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Rhonda McLean
Appointed by:
Governor
Term ends: 2015
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Ann Neal
Appointed by:
Governor
Term ends: 2013
A native of Gaston County, she received a BS degree from Livingstone College, and an MS degree in English from Winthrop University. She is employed with the local school system as Director of Languages.
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James "Jim" Ragan
Vice Chair
Appointed by:
Gaston County Board of Education
Term ends: 2015
Raised in Lynchburg, VA, he received a BA from the University of Virginia, a JD – University of SC, and an MBA and Ph.D. from the University of Houston. Currently, he is a professor of business management and practicing attorney in Gastonia.
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Ray Ratchford
Appointed by:
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners
Term ends: 2014
A graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College with a BA in history and a minor in Economics, he was the East Coast Manager for Reading Rock Corporation. Currently, he volunteers with East Lincoln Christian Ministeries and works part-time in his son's business.
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James Smith
Secretary
Appointed by:
Gaston County Board of Education
Term ends: 2012
Born and raised in Gastonia, NC, he graduated with the first class at Gaston College and received a BS in Accounting from UNCC. He is currently the CFO with a nonprofit organization in Gastonia.
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George William "Bill" Sudyk
Appointed by:
Gaston County Board of Education
Term ends: 2014
A graduate of The Citadel with a BA in Political Science, and the Graduate School of Banking at LSU; he is a retired major in US Air Force Reserves. He is employed as a banker with a major financial institution, and an active volunteer in the community.
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James "Randy" Vinson
Appointed by:
Gaston County Commissioners
Term ends: 2013
Born and raised in Statesville, NC, he is a graduate of NC State University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He retired after careers in telecommunications, sales, and marketing.
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Dr. Jim Watson
Appointed by:
Lincoln County Commissioners
Term ends: 2012
Born in North Wilkesboro, NC, he received his Ph.D. from UNC-Charlotte, retired as superintendent of Lincoln County Schools, and is currently employed as a college professor at UNCC.
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Dan Wilson
Appointed by:
Governor
Term ends: 2012
A native of Gastonia, NC, and a graduate of Gaston College and Belmont Abbey College, he retired as EVP/CFO from a local textile manufacturing company, and currently owns a CPA firm in Cramerton, NC.
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Darren Stewart
Appointed by:
Student Government President
Term ends: 2012
Raised in Bessemer City, NC, he is a graduate of Bessemer City High School, a retired U.S. Marine Corp Infantryman, and currently serves as President of the SGA and the Minority Male Mentoring programs.
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The Board meets in the Myers Center Board Room the fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
See Board, Faculty, Staff, and Special Meetings Schedule for 2011-2012.
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2011 Board of Trustees Minutes
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| February 11, 2011 |
June 29, 2011 |
November 14, 2011 |
| February Board Retreat, 2011 |
August 29, 2011 |
December 1, 2011 |
| March 28, 2011 |
October 3, 2011 |
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| May 23, 2011 |
October 10, 2011 |
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