Executive Leadership Team
South Piedmont’s Executive Leadership Team oversees day-to-day operations of the College and reports directly to Interim President Michelle Brock. Each member of the Executive Leadership Team represents a specific division within the College. Together, Interim President Brock and the Executive Leadership Team ensure we provide the highest levels quality in all aspects of the institution.
 Interim President and Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services / Chief Financial Officer, Michelle Brock |  Executive Assistant to the President and Director of Special Projects, Elizabeth Hamrick |
 Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Rachel Colquitt |  Vice President, Student Services, Dr. John “JJ” Evans |
 Vice President of Business & Workforce Solutions, Chris Rivera |  Vice President, Academic Affairs / Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Travis Teague |
 Vice President of Institutional Excellence / Chief Development Officer, Cyndie Gates Truax |
Board of Trustees
Members of the South Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees represent Anson and Union counties and are appointed or elected as required by law. The president of the Student Government Association serves as an ex officio, non-voting member.
Trustees set policies for the college in accordance with the General Statutes that govern North Carolina Community Colleges as specified in G.S. 115-D and locally adopted bylaws.
| Monday, August 4, 2025 3:00pm | Executive Committee Meeting | Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 814 9740 1816 Passcode: 062733 |
| Tuesday, August 12, 2025 4:00pm | Board of Trustees Meeting | LLP Campus, Raye Boardroom |
| Monday, October 6, 2025 3:00pm | Executive Committee Meeting | Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 818 9257 5119 Passcode: 349687 |
| Tuesday, October 14, 2025 12:00pm 5:00pm | Board of Trustees Retreat Board of Trustees Meeting | OCH Campus, Main Building |
| Monday, December 1, 2025 3:00pm | Executive Committee Meeting | Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 821 8115 2744 Passcode: 535555 |
| Tuesday, December 9, 2025 4:00pm | Board of Trustees Meeting | TBD |
| Monday, February 2, 2026 3:00pm | Executive Committee Meeting | Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 891 5272 1815 Passcode: 462945 |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2026 4:00pm | Board of Trustees Meeting | OCH Campus, Norwood Boardroom |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 3:00pm | Executive Committee Meeting | Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 881 2420 0113 Passcode: 485784 |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 4:00pm | Board of Trustees Meeting | LLP Campus, Raye Boardroom |
| Monday, June 1, 2026 3:00pm | Executive Committee Meeting | Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 835 8242 2433 Passcode: 885648 |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2026 4:00pm | Board of Trustees Meeting | OCH Campus, Norwood Boardroom |
Our Board of Trustees meeting agendas and minutes are available through BoardDocs.
| Board Members | Term | Appointed by: |
|---|---|---|
 Mr. Ron Brown | 2024-2028 | NC Senate (Union Co.) |
 Mr. Ashley Carter | 2025-2029 | Anson County Board of Commissioners |
 Ms. Deborah F. Davis | 2023-2027 | Governor (Anson Co.) |
 Mr. Christopher Duggan | 2021-2025 | Union County Board of Commissioners |
 Mr. Michael Freeman | 2022-2025 | Anson County Board of Education |
 Mr. Dutch Hardison | 2024-2028 | NC House of Representatives (Union Co.) |
 Mr. Hunt Gwyn | 2023-2026 | Governor (Union Co.) |
 Ms. Caroline Hightower, Vice Chair | 2021-2025 | Governor (Anson Co.) |
 Mr. Blake Hildreth | 2023-2027 | Anson County Board of Education |
 Ms. Pat Kahle, Chair | 2023-2027 | Union County Board of Education |
 Mr. Jerry Simpson | 2024-2028 | Union County Board of Commissioners |
 Mr. Gary Summerfield | 2022-2026 | Union County Board of Commissioners |
 Mr. Jarvis T. Woodburn, Secretary | 2022-2026 | Anson County Board of Commissioners |