Pine Trees Alumni Chapter *Deceased Salisbury, NC Jared graduated with a degree in Political Science. During his time at Concord he served as SGA president his senior year and was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and the men’s tennis team. Jared also graduated with a M.A. in Educational Leadership in Higher Education Administration from West Virginia University and a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Maryville University. He has served as the Board of Advisors Chair for the Iota-Xi Chapter of TKE for over a decade and established the Tice-Ashworth Family Scholarship to support future West Virginians in attending Concord. He is currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Catawba College. Athens, WV Teresa graduated with a degree in Business Administration. During her time at Concord she was a part of the McNair Scholars Program where she was actually one of the first members to present at a national business conference in Oklahoma City, OK. Teresa is currently the Regents Bachelor of Arts Coordinator at Concord University and has been an employee with the university for over 20 years. Janet is a native of Daniels, WV. She is a graduate of Concord University ’86 with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Education and Harvard ’20 with a Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Sustainability. Since 1988 she has been employed with American Airlines as a Flight Attendant and is still flying today. Outside of work Janet volunteers with Alpha Sigma Alpha National Sorority in many rolls over the years, the most recent is President of the ASA Country Roads WV Alumnae Chapter. She serves on Seed Sowers The Well as a board member, and Advocating A Way for Adults and Youth (AWAY) as a board member. Also, a member of the Piney Creek Watershed Association and Friends of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Shea Boothe holds a CPA license in the State of West Virginia. He also holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. He holds a Master of Professional Accountancy from West Virginia University and an Executive Certificate in Business Administration from Liberty University. His undergraduate degree is in Business Administration from Concord University. Shea currently is the Controller of a public 4-year university, where he prepares the financial statements and manages budgetary control. Previously roles include Budget Director, Assistant Controller, and Payroll Manager. He has also taught courses at the collegiate level. He is an active member of the West Virginia Society of CPAs and the treasurer of the Concord University Alumni Association. Shea is also 10-year volunteer of the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, helping prepare tax returns for underprivileged individuals. Shea’s professional interests and expertise include GASB accounting and the intersection of technology and accounting. He is passionate about sharing knowledge with others and developing efficient and effective processes. In his free time, Shea enjoys traveling to multiple beaches along the eastern seaboard. He also enjoys spending time with his nephews and his pet cat. Annapolis, MD Eddie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and was the class valedictorian. He obtained his CPA and Master of Accountancy degree. Eddie served as a tax partner at two international accounting firms: Ernst & Young for 17 years and Grant Thornton for 14 years. In 2022, Eddie received the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Arthur J. Dixon Memorial Award which is the highest award given by the accounting profession in the area of taxes and is given nationally to only one CPA per year. He retired in 2018, and currently volunteers his time preparing tax returns in the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. He also serves as president of the Annapolis Immigration Justice Network board of directors, and volunteers at various other organizations, including the SPCA. Knoxville, TN Sara graduated with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. During her time at Concord she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and was also crowned Homecoming Queen in 2004. Sara suited up as Roar the Mountain Lion on the sidelines along with the cheerleaders and her beloved mother and forever Mountain Lion, Coach Lisa Blankenship. Sara also graduated with a Masters in Recreational and Sports Management from the University of Tennessee. She is currently the Spirit Programs Operations Coordinator for the University of Tennessee. Lewisburg, WV Jeff graduated with a degree in Communications with an emphasis in Broadcasting and Journalism in 1996 and a degree in Education, Social Studies 5-Adult in 2008. During his time at Concord he was a sports writer for The Concordian, broadcaster for WMLT-TV and WCCR Radio, and Student Assistant for the Public Relations Information Office. He is currently a Social Studies teacher at Eastern Greenbrier Middle School in Ronceverte, WV and is a Broadcaster/Account Executive for Radio Greenbrier, LLC. Jeff represents District 46 in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Athens, WV Lisa graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary K-8 and Math 5-Adult. During her time at Concord she was a member of Cardinal Key Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Chi, Gamma Beta Phi, and was a tutor for Student Support Services. Lisa also graduated with a M.S. in Mathematics from Virginia Tech in 2002 and completed a PhD in Educational Research and Evaluation from Virginia Tech in 2008. She is currently a Professor of Mathematics at Concord University. Oak Hill, WV JR graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Tourism Management. During his time at Concord he was involved in a variety of organizations and activities including: Student Government Association, Chi Omega Psi fraternity, Concord Collegiate Singers, Crusades for Christ, and BCM. JR continued his education through West Virginia University obtaining a Master of Science in Agriculture and Extension Education. He is currently the WVU Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Fayette County. Midway, WV Patrick graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Legal Studies and International Studies. During his time at Concord he was a member of Phi Alpha Delta, Chi Omega Psi, and Model United Nations. He served as Judicial Liaison and later as Chief of Justice in SGA. Patrick also graduated with a Juris Doctorate from West Virginia University Law. He is currently the Assistant Public Defender with the Public Defender Corporation for the 9th Judicial Circuit of West Virginia in Princeton. Princeton, WV Athens, WV Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Social Studies and Art. During his time at Concord he was a member of Phi Alpha Chi fraternity, Blue Key National Honor Society, Interfraternity Council, and Student Senate with SGA. Paul also graduated with a Masters in Social Studies Education from Marshall University. Paul has retired after 48 years teaching in secondary education. He is currently starting his thirteenth year on the Mercer County Board of Education. Lynn graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and was a member of Alpha Chi. She earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University and had a 40+ year career as a Clinical Social Worker and Certified Case Manager. Concord is an integral part of Lynn’s family history. Both her brother and father are alumni and her mother was a 20 year employee. Gardening, home improvement projects and travel occupy Lynn’s time since retirement. She is also a volunteer with a local Hospice company. Roanoke, VA Mikayla graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Education and a Minor in Business Administration. During her time at Concord she was a cheerleader for the Mountain Lions. Mikayla also graduated with a Masters in Education, Educational Leadership & Supervision, from Concord University. She is currently a Business & Information Technology Teacher in Roanoke City Public Schools. Alexandria graduated from Concord in 2023 with a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology and a minor in Psychology. During her time at Concord, she was the Member Recruitment Director for Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, a member of PATCH, and Vice President of the Student Government Association and the Honor Student Advisory Council. After graduation she became a member of the Accelerate WV – Ronceverte Team to help in the efforts of restoring small towns into growing economies. She is currently working towards her Masters degree in Physicians Assisting. Bluefield, WV Trevor graduated with a degree in Political Science and was a member of the Political Science Honor Society while at Concord. He continued his education at Marshall University and obtained a M.S. in Healthcare Administration. Trevor is currently a State Farm Agent in Princeton, WV. Princeton, WV Chelsea graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Education. During her time at Concord she was a member of the Cheerleading Team. Chelsea continued her education and received a Masters of Business Administration from Louisiana State University, Shreveport. She is currently a dance instructor at Princeton Dance Studio, dance team coach and Business Teacher at Princeton Senior High School. Parkersburg, WV A 1996 graduate of Concord College with degrees in History and Political Science, where he thrived in both Dr. Bard and Dr. Kiernan’s courses, Jody’s biggest achievement in Athens was meeting his wife of 25-plus years, Veronica (Class of 97). The couple has lived in Parkersburg for more than 20 years and have three children. As a first-semester freshman Murphy was one of more than 30 founding members of the local chapter of the national Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, where he held several offices including Archon. Due to his life-changing involvement with Pi Kappa Phi, Murphy was also invested in the student court system, serving as a justice, and student government, serving as business manager and SGA president. Since graduation, Murphy, has had a diverse career; in newspapers, economic development, tourism, and for the last few years working in logistics for FedEx. Over the years Murphy has been involved with a variety of volunteer, charitable and civic groups, including the Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus. He currently sits on Union Trades Federal Credit Union Board of Directors. Princeton, WV Marcus graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. During his time at Concord he was a member of Phi Delta Pi Fraternity and Black Student Union. He also served as a Student Ambassador for the Office of Admissions and was Sociology Graduate of the Year in 2017. He is currently the Director of International Admissions at Concord University. Charleston, WV Misty graduated with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. During her time at Concord she was a member of the Accounting Club. Misty continued her education at the West Virginia College of Law and is currently the Attorney-Deputy General Counsel and Legislative Liaison at the West Virginia Department of Administration. Winston Salem, NC Amanda graduated with a degree in PE & Health Education. During her time at Concord she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority and the Cheer Team, Amanda was also named to the WVIAC All-Conference Cheerleading Team in 2001. She currently serves as the Chapter Advisor for ASA and is the Workforce Management System Analyst for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Bluefield, VA Kerry graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, General studies 5-12. During her time at Concord she was a member of the Bonner Scholars Program. Kerry also graduated with a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from Concord University. She is currently a Senior Account Executive for CodeCombat. Brenna graduated with a Bachelors in Communication Arts and Sociology. At Concord, she was a member of Nu Zeta Chi and worked in Student Support Services. She received her Master of Science in Strategic Leadership from Mountain State University in 2012. Brenna’s appreciation for higher education that began at Concord has helped nourish her career in higher education advancement and fundraising. She recently joined Virginia Tech as their Senior Annual Giving Strategist. Michael Webb has lived and worked in southern West Virginia his entire life, having attended Concord College receiving a B.A. in Political Science in 1994 and then attending Marshall University obtaining a M.A. in 2000 in Political Science with a concentration in Public Personnel Administration. Since receiving his Master’s degree, Mike has worked for two decades with local government focusing on community and economic development with experience expanding across the entire southern region of West Virginia. Prior to his current career as City Manager for the City of Princeton, Mike worked for the Regional Planning & Development Council based in Huntington, West Virginia where he served twenty five towns and cities, and six County Commissions in the southwest region of West Virginia. Since May 2016, he has been with the City of Princeton, overseeing day to day operations of the City’s $9 million dollar budget which entails seven departments totaling seventy full time employees; community and economic development, as well as serving on multiple boards throughout the City in addition to serving on the West Virginia Municipal League’s Legislative Policy and the WVML Program Services Committees. Loyalty: To help alumni maintain contact with their Alma Mater and keep informed of its advances. Speakers and visitors from the campus help to accomplish this and an excellent opportunity is provided by an annual meeting to receive a report from University president or his representative. Concord students from your area can add much to these gatherings. The Alumni Office will provide help in this as well as all other phases of association operations. Social: To see old and make new Concord friends at alumni gatherings, and to welcome and assist Concordians who are new in your community. Student Promotion: To cultivate prospective students. Alumni can be the best representatives of Concord. Your club can recruit outstanding high school students and can assist the admissions office program in numerous ways. Fund Support: To contribute a reasonable amount, regularly, to the financial support of the University. Additional support is the result in cities where there are active clubs with an enlightened alumni group. Fund support must be divorced, however, from social meetings and should normally be carried on as a separate project. Official Hosts: To welcome Concordians to your community. These may be University representatives there on business, new alumni, and parents. They will appreciate meeting Concord Alumni and you will enjoy meeting them too. The University will appreciate help in arranging meetings with parents when the president is to be in the area. Public Relations: To publicize the association activities in the local press so as to keep the name of the University before the community. Your association is in an excellent position to encourage good will, public acceptance and understanding of Concord. Continuing Education: To develop some form of continuing education for members. Support the Alumni Program: Alumni associations have many opportunities to support and encourage the alumni program of the University at the “grass-roots” level. This is done in numerous ways: Other: Worthwhile purpose will vary with individual chapters depending on local talent, interest, and needs. The Concord University Alumni Association has long served graduates and friends of Concord. Beginning on a summer evening in 1881, a group of Concord graduates of then Concord Normal School, gathered to begin an association. The group gathered in order to “give mutual aid and encouragement to each other in coming years.” The group met each year thereafter during the week of Commencement. In the early years, graduates often presented orations, poems, and dramatic productions. A banquet, attended by hundreds of graduates and friends, was added to the celebration. On November 23, 1951 the Concord College (University) Alumni Association became officially incorporated by the West Virginia Secretary of State. The articles of incorporation states that the intent of the organization is: According to the certificate of corporation: The incorporating committee included Roland P. Sharp, George W. Bryson, Fred V. Cooper, J. Woodrow Thomas, and Irvin S. Maddy. In 1951, the Association was recognized as a non-profit organization. The governing body of the Association is known as the Executive Council. The council is comprised of a board of officers, up to 25 at-large positions, chapter representatives, and ex-officio positions. The Association continues to promote Concord University, its graduates and students. We encourage and welcome your involvement. Please kindly email alumni@concord.edu if you see a scholarship on this form that you think you may be eligible for but do not see on the web form. Please note all scholarships may not be available in a specific year and amounts are subject to change based on budget availability. You will be required to submit answers to these questions in the Web Form. Should you have questions about the scholarship application process, contact the Alumni Office by email (alumni@concord.edu), or phone 304-384-6056. Please note the Hamlett-Smith Book Waiver Fund is now being awarded through the Financial Aid Foundation Scholarship Application. The Hamlett-Smith Book Waiver Fund covers the cost of books for academic year (Fall and Spring Semesters); 2.5 undergraduate GPA; based on financial need.Concord University Alumni Association
Congratulations to the CUAA 2023 Award Winners!
Alumni Chapters
Southern WV and Southwest VA Counties
Email: pinetreesalumnichapter@hotmail.com
Eddie
Adkins
1978
Greg
Allen
1970
David
Alley
1973
Jatin
Atre
2002
Charles
Autrey
1991
*Carl
S.
Azzara
1954
Frances
Baby
1973
*Gregory
Bailey
1974
Sam
Baker
1978
Ben
Baker
2006
Bill
Baker
1962
Libby
Baker
1960
Dave
Barnette
1974
Arthur
J.
Benson
1972
Janet
Bilotti
1977
James
Bishop
2013
Lori
Blankenship
1985
Shelley
George
Blednick
2001
Christy
Bly
2004
David
Bolen
1964
Cathy
Burnley
1975
Jan
Cahill
1991
Selina
Cahill
1989
Vincent
Cali
1970
Jeff
Campbell
2008
*Cynthia
Jane
Clark
1968
Janet
Conroy
1986
Jessica
Cook
2008
Whitney
Courtney
1999
Colleen
Clark
Cox
1981
Ben
Crawford
1958
Edward
Cressel
1975
Robert
Deeds
1980
Charles
Duncan
1975
C. Don
Dunford
2015
Nancy
Dunford
1961
Tom
Edwards
1970
Kim
Enochs
1987
Mary
Jane
Farmer
1969
Jo Anna
Fredeking
1973
*Joe
Friedl
1962
*Susan
Sunshine
Gabriel
1946
Robert
Gallione
1968
Jade
Gallimore
2009
Pamela
Garner
1966
Stephen
George
1974
*Scott
George
2004
Deborah
Gillespie
1974
Gary
Gillette
1984
Joseph
Giompalo
1968
R. Gary
Goosens
1974
Janet
Gore
1980
Rosemary
Goss
1974
Robert
Greear
1968
Amy
Greer-Knowles
1985
Victor
Grigoraci
1964
Al
Guenthner
1966
*Nancy
Guenthner
1967
William
Hale
1983
Charles
Hall
1962
Gordon
Harvey
1962
Thelma
Harvey
1959
Sandra
Haymaker
1968
Grace
Hurney
2012
*Robin
Jarrell
1956
Thomas
Joyce
1964
Rose
Kessinger
1968
Michael
Kessinger
1972
Prerna
Khemka
2003
Myra
Kingsbury
1975
David
Kirby
1979
Steven
Knowles
1985
Benjamin
Lafferty
2000
Bradley
Lane
2002
John
Lecco
1979
*Andrew
Lilly
1967
Gene
Lockhart
1989
Veneicia
Lockhart
1982
*Steve
L.
Lonker
1963
Joann
S.
Lonker
1964
Sandra
Lowe
1968
Glenn
Lowe
1966
Jason
Lunsford
1999
William
Caleb
Mann
1995
Dr. William
Marley
1960
John
Matherly
1969
Larry
C.
Mazey
1976
Cassandra
McCoy
2010
William
McKee
1970
George
McKelvie
1957
Michael
McPherson
1967
Andrew
Meador
2005
Margoline
Mills
1963
Bob
Mills
1963
Rita
T.
Minick
1975
Kenneth
Moles
1998
C.
Kay
Monohan
1965
Melanie
S.
Moye
1991
Brace
Mullett
1998
Toni
Muncy
2004
Ashwin
Mundra
2002
Duane
Neely
1975
Sharon
Ofsa
William
Ofsa
1952
*Brenda
J.
Owens
1968
Fran
Patterson
1963
Julia
Ann
Pauley
1974
Robert
Pearl
1954
Rosalie
Peck
1963
Kevin
B.
Powell
1989
Greg
Puckett
1993
Cathie
Roberts
1964
Lee
Ross
1990
Herbert
S.
Sanger, Jr.
1958
*William
Shaw
1959
Bonnie
Dorsey
Shorter
1976
Melvin
Shumate
1961
Edward
Sisson
Anita
Skeen
1968
E.
Odell
Smith
1976
*John
David
Smith
1976
David
Stevens
1981
Josh
Stowers
2001
Andrea
Tabor
1993
N.
F.
Thorn
1965
Karen
Thorn
1973
Jared
Tice
2006
Susan
Tuck
1987
Robert
Tuckwiller
1976
Lt. David
Eugene
Vandevander
1994
Jay
White
2010
Rebecca
White
1978
Jack
White
1961
*Betty
Jane
Wilkes
1941
*Joseph
E.
Wills Jr.
1973
Johnathan
Workman
1990
Kelly
Workman
1990
Mark
A
Yost
2012
Jared Tice ’06 – President
Teresa Frey ’98 – First Vice President
Janet Conroy ’86 – Second Vice President
Shea Booth ’16 – Treasurer
Carrie Jarrell ’15, ’17 – Secretary
Eddie Adkins ‘78
Carol Bailey ‘70
Sara Blankenship ‘06
Jeffrey Campbell ’96, ‘08
Dr. Lisa Darlington ‘98
JR Davis ‘12
Patrick Erickson Jr., Esq. ’17
Valerie Hendricks ’92
Paul Hodges ‘64
Lynn Hutchins ‘76
Samuel Lusk ‘20
Mikayla McMullen ’18, ‘21
Alexandria Mizia ‘23
Trevor Mullins ‘19
Chelsea Murphy ‘19
Jody Murphy ‘96
Marcus Murrell ‘17
Misty Peal ‘96
Amanda Revels ‘04
Kerry Richmond ‘03
Brenna Sullivan ‘08
Mike Webb ‘94
Concord University Alumni Association Scholarships
The 2024-2025 scholarship application is now available. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2024.
Undergraduate Student Scholarships Available:
Graduate Student Scholarships:
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Alumni Chapters
Southern WV and Southwest VA Counties
Email: pinetreesalumnichapter@hotmail.com