The South Piedmont Community College Foundation is a pivotal institution dedicated to fostering educational excellence, innovation, and community engagement. Established with the vision of supporting South Piedmont Community College, the Foundation serves as a bridge between scholarships, alumni, corporate donors, grants, and the student body. Our goal is to enhance academic and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring a robust and dynamic environment for all stakeholders.
Mission
The South Piedmont Community College Foundation, Inc. is a caring, nonprofit organization dedicated to welcoming tax-exempt contributions that support the College’s mission and enrich the lives of its students. As a passionate advocate for South Piedmont, the Foundation tirelessly promotes the College’s services and works to elevate its reputation in the community.
Vision
To be the premier community college of choice, offering university transfer, career and technical education, and workforce and economic development programming to prepare students to be productive citizens in the global community.
Governance
The South Piedmont Community College Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of community leaders, as well as a strong management team to ensure all donations are wisely managed and leveraged to maximize their benefit to students.
IRS Designation
The South Piedmont Community College Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established to receive tax-exempt contributions to support the mission of the College and the needs of its students. Tax ID number is 56-1892461.
Foundation Board Officers
Laverne White, Board Chair
Aramark
Dave Webster, Vice Chair
Carotek
Whitney Scarborough Taylor, Treasurer
Scarborough Law
Clint Lawrence, Secretary
Lawrence Associates
Marlin Smith, Immediate Past Chair
ConMet
Board of Directors
John Ballard
Anson County Magistrate
Jim Brewer
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Jason Cooke
Novant Health
Fred Edwards
Goulston Technologies
Hunt Gwyn, Retired,
Retired, Superior Court Judge
Jordan Hildreth,
Pee Dee Electric
Stephen M Lear
Retired Educator/J+H Wholesale
Carrie Leavitt
Leavitt Funeral Home
Todd McGee
McGee Corporation
Athena Oliver, Ex Officio
Student Government Association Vice President
Larry Walker
Carolina’s Transportation & Courier
Dr. Stacy Waters-Bailey, Ex Officio
SPCC President
Foundation Staff Members
Cyndie Truax
Vice President, Institutional Excellence/Chief Development Officer
Kristin Allmon
Director of Events
Crystal Barbour
Foundation Operations Coordinator
Linda Bell
Foundation Support Coordinator
Marie Couch
Director of Grants
Andrew Friend
Director of Development
Ashley Furr
Director of Strategic Partnerships