{"id":6389,"date":"2019-02-24T14:44:59","date_gmt":"2019-02-24T14:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=6389"},"modified":"2026-04-29T15:05:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:05:19","slug":"alumni-board","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/alumni\/serve\/leadership-opportunities\/alumni-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Mission Statement<\/h2>\n<p>Mobilizing alumni leaders to cultivate lifelong engagement and advance Furman\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<h2>Vision<\/h2>\n<p>The Furman Alumni Board mobilizes passionate graduates to champion Furman\u2019s mission and advance its strategic priorities as trusted mentors, bold advocates, and mission-aligned investors.<\/p>\n<p>In partnership with University leadership, the Board strengthens connections among alumni and students, ensuring Furman thrives for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p>Board members bring this vision to life through three core commitments:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mentors<\/strong> &#8211; <em>We connect<\/em>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cultivate meaningful relationships with students and alumni<\/li>\n<li>Support career networking and mentoring initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Partner with local FAN Club leaders to strengthen regional engagement<\/li>\n<li>Amplify Furman\u2019s story in professional and personal networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Advocates<\/strong> &#8211; <em>We serve<\/em>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead signature initiatives aligned with University priorities<\/li>\n<li>Offer strategic insight and perspective to University leadership<\/li>\n<li>Serve as visible ambassadors for Furman\u2019s mission and future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Investors<\/strong> &#8211; <em>We give<\/em>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strive for 100% Board giving participation annually<\/li>\n<li>Champion philanthropic support for University priorities<\/li>\n<li>Model a culture of generosity and stewardship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> To nominate yourself or a peer for membership,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.furman.edu\/view.php?id=953906&amp;_gl=1*t91a8t*_ga*MTE2NDA4Nzg0LjE3NDA3NTM5MzY.*_ga_7M3CPF5ZYD*czE3NzA4MjE2MzAkbzIyOCRnMSR0MTc3MDgyNTgyNCRqNjAkbDAkaDM2MTg0NjE5Mg..\"><strong>complete this form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Alumni Board Officers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Stowe Barber \u201994, President<\/li>\n<li>Lynn DeLeo-Totaro \u201975, Vice President<\/li>\n<li>Damon Bradley \u201994, Secretary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Alumni Board Members<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Amer Ahmad \u201906<\/li>\n<li>Matthew Alexander \u201909<\/li>\n<li>Jon Amsler \u201982<\/li>\n<li>Stowe Barber \u201994<\/li>\n<li>Damon Bradley \u201994<\/li>\n<li>Carrie Bryant \u201987<\/li>\n<li>Sarah Budd \u201913<\/li>\n<li>Jay Burks \u201989<\/li>\n<li>Dixon Dabbs \u201909<\/li>\n<li>Jeff Davis \u201979<\/li>\n<li>Lynn DeLeo-Totaro \u201975<\/li>\n<li>Monica Dongre \u201907<\/li>\n<li>Jason Ensley \u201994<\/li>\n<li>Jerome Felton \u201908<\/li>\n<li>John Ferguson \u201909<\/li>\n<li>Jason Grant \u201993<\/li>\n<li>Becky Hash \u201967<\/li>\n<li>Charles Hunter \u201984<\/li>\n<li>Jairy Hunter \u201989<\/li>\n<li>Mike Kaufman \u201973<\/li>\n<li>Charles Kay \u201964<\/li>\n<li>Les Knight \u201976<\/li>\n<li>Deborah LaRoche \u201995<\/li>\n<li>Leah Long \u201986<\/li>\n<li>Leonardo McClarty \u201996<\/li>\n<li>Michael Proulx \u201997<\/li>\n<li>Carol Ransone \u201976<\/li>\n<li>Susan Robbins \u201973<\/li>\n<li>Jeffrey Salmon \u201972, P \u201920<\/li>\n<li>Andrew Smith \u201984<\/li>\n<li>Jessica Taylor \u201907<\/li>\n<li>Carrie Thompson \u201994<\/li>\n<li>Andrew Trull \u201910<\/li>\n<li>Autumn VandeHei \u201994<\/li>\n<li>Christine Winn \u201990<\/li>\n<li>Sheronda Witter \u201908<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Emeritus Members<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ki Moore Curtis \u201969<\/li>\n<li>John Plyler \u201956<\/li>\n<li>Harry Shucker \u201966<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about the Alumni Board, please email <a href=\"mailto:alumni@furman.edu\">alumni@furman.edu<\/a> or call 864-294-3464.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mission Statement Mobilizing alumni leaders to cultivate lifelong engagement and advance Furman\u2019s future. 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