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, June 2, 2025 3:00pm | Executive Committee Meeting | Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 890 9499 9276 Passcode: 098021 |
| Tuesday, June 10, 2025 4:00pm | Board of Trustees Meeting | OCH Campus, Norwood Boardroom 4221 Old Charlotte Hwy, Monroe, NC 28110 |
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 | 2024-2025 | 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 |