Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
A-B Tech Foundation
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations to the Foundation are tax deductible as allowed by law. At the end of fiscal year 2008-2009, the Foundation had assets totaling over $6 million. In FY 2009-20010, the Foundation has awarded 227 scholarships, totaling $197,127.
Mission
The mission of the Foundation is to support Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in all of its programs and activities to ensure that quality educational opportunities are available to its students, faculty and staff.
Goals
- Scholarships: Tuition has increased steadily over the past five years, making the need for financial assistance greater.
- Technology: Students, faculty and staff must have access to the industry standard technology and equipment to continue providing quality training.
- Professional Development: Professional development activities enhance our instructors’ teaching skills by providing current information on industry trends.
- Renovation and Expansion: Our curriculum enrollment has increased 24% since 2001, making it necessary to build new facilities and to renovate others to state-of-the-art condition.
Board of Directors
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Dr. Lary Schulhof Physician Chair, A-B Tech Foundation |
Heather Lee Community Volunteer Vice Chair, A-B Tech Foundation |
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K. Ray Bailey President Emeritus, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Buncombe County Commissioner |
Louis Bissette President, McGuire, Wood & Bissette P.A. |
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Joe Brumit A-B Tech Foundation Board |
Kay Crews Community Volunteer |
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John Ellis President, Bowers, Ellis & Watson Architects, P.A. |
Jack R. Ferguson Retired, Lowe’s |
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Thomas L. Finger CEO, TLF Inc. |
Brad Galbraith Vice President of Community Development, Biltmore Farms |
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Darryl Hart Vice President/General Manager, Hart Funeral Service, Inc. |
Richard B. Hurley Retired, Square D Company |
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Harry Jackson President, Advanced Business Equipment, Inc. |
Karl N. Koon Vice President, Asheville Oil Company |
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Mike Kryzanek Appraiser, Duckworth, Jacobs, Naeger, Swicegood & Thrash |
Nancy B. Miller Contract Furniture Sales, B.B. Barnes |
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Craig Madison President and CEO, Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa |
Richard Mauney Retired, Vice President Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College |
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Ken Maxwell Sales Consultant, Mountain Air Country Club |
Camille Metcalf Owner, Wagon Wheel Restaurant |
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Sabrina Miller NC Market President, West Region & Consumer Market Executive – Mountain Market, Bank of America |
William Murdock Executive Director, Eblen-Kimmel Charities |
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Aleta Roberson Human Resources Consultant |
Bob Roberts Executive Vice President, First Citizens Bank |
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Robby Russell Market President, Wachovia Bank |
Leigh W. Ruhl Capital Campaign Manager, Mission Healthcare Foundation |
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Eula Shaw Lecturer, Education Department UNC Asheville |
Ray Spells Senior Vice President, Wachovia Bank |
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Dr. James J. Teague, III Dentist |
Nancy Thompson Owner, Thompson Properties Inc. |
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Brian Turner Mills Manufacturing Corporation |
John Winkenwerder Owner, Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites of Asheville |
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Patricia Wood Vice President, Budweiser of Asheville, Inc. |
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Ex-Officio Members: |
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Anita Metcalf Executive Director, Foundation; Vice President of College Advancement, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College |
Martha Ball College Forum Representative, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
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Marlene Roden Faculty Representative, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College |
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Erin Cameron Administrative Assistant, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College |
Leronica Casey Resource Development Coordinator, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College |
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Jimmie Cochran Pratt Foundation Development Officer, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College |
Therese McGannon Grants and Foundation Accountant, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College |
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Tamma Moriarty Grant Writer/Coordinator, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College |
Liz Atkinson Lavender Fund Advisor, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College |
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