Concord University Alumni Association

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  • Outstanding Alumnus 2023, Dr. Susan Williams ‘91 pictured with Blake Farmer, Director of Alumni and Donor Relations
    Outstanding Alumnus 2023, Dr. Susan Williams ‘91

Alumni Chapters

Pine Trees Alumni Chapter
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

*Deceased

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:

  • Supply current addresses and information on alumni
  • Encourage attendance at Alumni Day, Homecoming and other events on the campus.
  • Send representatives to alumni workshops on the campus or in the area
  • Help to organize other Alumni chapters.

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:

  • To promote such activities among the alumni of Concord College (University) as will tend to keep fresh the pleasant memories of former associations, to perpetuate the cherished friendships formed in the schools, to give mutual aid and encouragement to each other in coming years, and to assist the growth and advancement of our Alma Mater, that a greater number each year may be benefited by having studied within her walls.
  • To foster an ever higher moral, educational and ethical standard for the students of Concord College (University) and the members of this Association, through any proper means.
  • To promote the continued growth of Concord College (University) by encouraging young people to enroll therein, and to sponsor scholarship and loan funds to the end that those in need may enroll.
  • To aid in any way possible the growth and advancement of Concord College (University), or any activity carried on in the name of the school.

According to the certificate of corporation:

  • This shall be a non-profit association having no stock.  All persons who have been regularly enrolled in Concord College (University) for at least one semester shall be eligible for membership and those who have paid their annual dues for that year, entitled to vote at any meeting.

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.

Concord University Alumni Association Scholarships

The 2024-2025 scholarship application is now available. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2024.

 complete this form to apply

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.

Undergraduate Student Scholarships Available:

  • Sue Berger Everett Scholarship (Annual) – Incoming West Virginia student with distinguished record of service to school and community; 3.5 GPA or higher; Must maintain 3.0 GPA; 8 semester award.
  • Ella Holroyd Scholarship Fund (Annual) – Student pursuing a music degree.
  • Hawey A.  Wells Sr. Scholarship Fund (Annual – Department Nomination Required) – Outstanding college senior majoring in biology, pre-medicine or pre-dentistry major who has been nominated by faculty; 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • Bolen Scholarship Fund (Annual – Department Nomination Required) – Student majoring in a natural science related degree; Student must be from Mercer or McDowell County, WV.
  • Caroline Dawson Ward (Annual) – College Junior: 3.0 GPA: Elementary Education Major; 4 semester award.
  • The Laurence E. Bayless Scholarship for Excellence in Field Biology (Annual – Department Nomination Required) – Nominated by Natural Science Faculty; upcoming college Junior or Senior; 3.0 GPA or higher; Conduct independent research with the goal of attending graduate school.
  • Beckett Scholarship (Annual – Department Nomination Required) – College Junior or Senior: 2.5 GPA; based on financial need; must be nominated by the Mathematics Faculty.

Graduate Student Scholarships:

  • Bowman-Fraser Graduate Scholarship Fund (Annual) – Concord University alumni pursuing a graduate degree at Concord; 3.0 GPA required in program; full or part time students are eligible.
  • Otto & Kathryn McKinney Memorial Graduate Scholarship (Annual) – Full or part time students pursuing a graduate level degree at Concord; 3.0 GPA or higher; based on unmet financial need.

Required Questions (for all)

You will be required to submit answers to these questions in the Web Form.
Please limit your responses to three (3) pages.

  1. Tell us about yourself, including your family background, where you grew up, and any unique experiences that you would like to share.
  2. Describe your academic performance to date.
    • If you are a current student, tell us about your academic performance at Concord.
    • If you are an incoming student, tell us about your academic performance in high school/college.
    • Be sure to provide your GPA.
  3. Please describe your financial need and current financial situation. Why would an Alumni Association scholarship help you achieve your educational goals?
  4. Tell us about your extracurricular activities, including your past and current volunteer, community, and/or church activities and involvement. How are you involved in your community and/or the Concord community?
  5. Why did you choose Concord University?

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.

Jared Tice

Jared Tice ’06 – President

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.

Teresa Frey

Teresa Frey ’98 – First Vice President

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 Conroy

Janet Conroy ’86 – Second Vice President

Shea Boothe

Shea Booth ’16 – Treasurer

Carrie Jarrell

Carrie Jarrell ’15, ’17 – Secretary

Eddie Adkins

Eddie Adkins ‘78

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.

Ben Baker

Ben Baker ‘06

Mooresville, NC

Sara Blankenship

Sara Blankenship ‘06

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.

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Jeffrey Campbell ’96, ‘08

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.

Ben Crawford

Ben Crawford ‘58

Blacksburg, VA

Ben graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He was a Korean War veteran (101st Airborne), served on the WV Advisory Council of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Leadership by Alpha Phi Omega at Virginia Tech. Ben also graduated with a Masters from Virginia Tech. He retired as CEO of Ruritan National in 1992 and retired a second time from Virginia Tech as a specialist in Volunteer Development and Leadership in 1995.

Lisa Darlington

Dr. Lisa Darlington ‘98

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.

JR Davis

JR Davis ‘12

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.

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Patrick Erickson Jr., Esq. ’17

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.

Chelsea Goins

Chelsea Goins ‘19

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.

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Valerie Hendricks ’92

Princeton, WV

Paul Hodges

Paul Hodges ‘64

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. He is currently retired from a 48 year-long career in secondary education.

Maria Maddy

Maria Maddy ‘95

Peterstown, WV

Maria graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. During her time at Concord she was a member of the ConChords, Collegiate Singers, and Phi Beta Kappa. Maria also graduated with a Master of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Vocal Performance from West Virginia University. She is a Language Arts Teacher at Narrows Elementary/Middle School.

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Mikayla McMullen ’18, ‘21

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.

Trevor Mullins

Trevor Mullins ‘19

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.

Marcus Murrell

Marcus Murrell ‘17

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.

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Misty Peal ‘96

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.

Amanda Revels

Amanda Revels ‘04

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.

Kerry Richmond

Kerry Richmond ‘03

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.

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Lauren White ‘17

Spanishburg, WV

Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Education. During her time at Concord she volunteered with her church and a local organization serving foster and at-risk children. Lauren is a Business Teacher at PikeView High School.

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Anthony Woodyard ‘15

Christiansburg, VA

Mark Yost

Dr. Mark Yost ‘12

Athens, WV