University of Mount Olive

Board of Trustees

The University of Mount Olive is governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees whose members bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and commitment to the mission of UMO.

Officers

Mr. Donnie Lassiter
Chair

Mr. Donnie Lassiter

2008–2026
Mr. Robert B. Kornegay
Vice Chair

Mr. Robert B. Kornegay

2008–2029
Mrs. Beverly P. Boyette
Secretary

Mrs. Beverly P. Boyette '18

2018–2030

Committee Chairs

Mr. Kenneth Jones, II
Business Affairs

Mr. Kenneth Jones, II

2008–2027
Dr. Paula Coates
Academic Affairs

Dr. Paula Coates

2021–2027
Mr. Benjamin Forrest
Univ. Advancement

Mr. Benjamin Forrest

2009–2026
Mr. David L. McPherson
Student Affairs

Mr. David L. McPherson

2009–2029

Board Members

Mr. Wesley E. Beddard

Mr. Wesley E. Beddard '78

2014–2026
Mr. Rob Bizzell

Mr. Rob Bizzell

2024–2030
Mrs. Pam Braxton

Mrs. Pam Braxton

2021–2026
Mrs. Mary H. Drummond

Mrs. Mary H. Drummond

2009–2027
Mrs. Teresa Eason

Mrs. Teresa Eason

2024–2030
Mr. Albert Elrod

Mr. Albert Elrod '11

2011–2030
Mr. John Hawkins

Mr. John Hawkins

2020–2028
Mrs. Sylvia Herring

Mrs. Sylvia Herring

2021–2028
The Reverend Mark Hobbs

The Reverend Mark Hobbs '78

2021–2031
The Reverend Ronnie Hobgood

The Reverend Ronnie Hobgood '78

2021–2031
Mr. B. Frankie Howell

Mr. B. Frankie Howell

2021–2026
Mr. Bob Johnson

Mr. Bob Johnson

2023–2031
Mr. Matthew Rast

Mr. Matthew Rast

2022–2028
Mr. Rickey Richardson

Mr. Rickey Richardson

2025–2031
Mr. Shane Smith

Mr. Shane Smith

2023–2029
Dr. Dusk Stroud

Dr. Dusk Stroud '18

2022–2028
Mr. Robert R. Sutter

Mr. Robert R. Sutter

2019–2031
Mr. Jody Tyson

Mr. Jody Tyson

2023–2029
Mr. Brad West

Mr. Brad West

2024–2030
The Reverend Dr. Josh Whitfield

The Reverend Dr. Josh Whitfield

2023–2029
Mr. Charlie Young

Mr. Charlie Young

2020–2027