Board of Trustees

About the Board

Southeastern Community College is governed by a local Board of Trustees. The General Statutes of North Carolina provides the guidelines for the composition and tenure of members of the Board. The Student Government Association President serves as an ex-officio member.

The Board consists of 12 trustees – eight trustees are appointed by the General Assembly (4 from Representative Brenden Jones and 4 from Senator Bill Rabon) and four trustees are appointed by the Columbus County Board of Commissioners.

Board Docs
View the Board of Trustees By-Laws (PDF, open in new tab)

Board Minutes

Meeting minutes approved by the Board of Trustees can be obtained by contacting Jennie Simmons at 910-788-6271.

Members

Click a trustee’s name to view term and appointment details.

Headshot of Theresa Blanks
Appointed by
Columbus County Board of Commissioners
Appointment Date
July 1, 2007
Term Expires
June 30, 2027
Employment
Retired School Teacher
Conflict of Interest
None
Headshot of Ricky Bullard
Appointed by
Columbus County Board of Commissioners
Appointment Date
July 1, 2024
Term Expires
June 30, 2028
Employment
Business Owner – The Cement Barn, Bullard’s Meats
Conflict of Interest
None
Headshot of Brett Burroughs
Appointed by
Senator Bill Rabon
Appointment Date
July 1, 2025
Term Expires
June 30, 2029
Employment
Retired School Teacher and Coach
Conflict of Interest
None
Headshot of Henry J. Edmund
Appointed by
Columbus County School Board
Appointment Date
July 1, 2006
Term Expires
June 30, 2026
Employment
Retired Banker
Business Owner – Realtor
Conflict of Interest
None
Headshot of Joe Hooks
Appointed by
Whiteville City School Board
Appointment Date
July 19, 2011
Term Expires
June 30, 2027
Employment
Business Owner – Medical Supplies Company
Conflict of Interest
None

Chairman

Headshot of Dr. Gary Lanier
Appointed by
Governor
Appointment Date
September 6, 2018
Term Expires
June 30, 2026
Employment
Retired County Economic Development Director
Part-time Project Manager – McAdams & Associates, LLC
Conflict of Interest
None
Headshot of Al Leonard
Appointed by
Senator Bill Rabon
Appointment Date
July 1, 2024
Term Expires
June 30, 2028
Employment
Capital Projects Director
Conflict of Interest
None
Headshot of Dr. Danny McPherson
Appointed by
House of Representative Brenden Jones
Appointment Date
July 1, 2024
Term Expires
June 30, 2027
Employment
Retired Whiteville City Schools Superintendent
Conflict of Interest
None
Headshot of Christopher Russell
Appointed by
House of Representative Brenden Jones
Appointment Date
July 1, 2025
Term Expires
June 30, 2029
Employment
Attorney
Conflict of Interest
None
Headshot of Michael Powell
Appointed by
Columbus County Board of Commissioners
Appointment Date
July 1, 2025
Term Expires
June 30, 2029
Employment
Retired Educator and Coach
Conflict of Interest
None
Headshot of Dr. Dan Strickland
Appointed by
Columbus County Board of Commissioners
Appointment Date
July 1, 2022
Term Expires
June 30, 2026
Employment
Retired Columbus County Schools Superintendent
Retired Marion County School District, South Carolina Superintendent
Conflict of Interest
None

Vice Chair

Headshot of Chandler Worley
Appointed by
House of Representative Brenden Jones
Appointment Date
July 1, 2024
Term Expires
June 30, 2028
Employment
Farmer
Conflict of Interest
None

Contact

Jennie
Simmons
Executive Assistant to President & Board of Trustees
(910) 788-6271
Southeastern Community College
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