Founders Council
The Founders Council originated July 1, 2021, after a merge of the Foundation Board and the Board of Visitors. The group exists to aid, foster, and promote the growth, progress and general welfare of Methodist University, Cumberland County, North Carolina; and in particular, to promote and provide resources and financial support for the University. It stems from a tradition of local support older than the school itself. Before the then-named Methodist College opened in 1960, community leaders gathered pledges and donations from the local community for a small, private, liberal arts college to be built in Fayetteville. In 1956, the Fayetteville College Foundation pledged to raise an annual contribution of $50,000.
Council members are individuals who believe in Methodist University and are willing to support and advance the mission of the University.
Founders Council Members (2024-25)
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| Kristie Allen Two Men and a Truck |
Jackson Bingham Fayetteville Woodpeckers |
Jaron Cayton TeamLogic IT |
Myers Coggin Real Estate Agent |
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| Kevin Coleman Cumberland County Schools |
Adam Collier Home2Suites |
David Crawford Cape Fear Valley Hospital |
Ronnie Glover Beasley Media Group |
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| Mitch Guy Southern Trust Mortgage |
Kim Hasty Freelance Writer and Editor |
Cody Hopper Chick-Fil-A |
Tara Hinton ServiceSource |
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| Andrew Henrickson Dogwood State Bank |
Paige Krauss Department of Defense |
Michael Leechford Powers-Swain Chevrolet |
Jack McGinley Truist |
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| Rosemary McLean Sampson County Schools |
Starsky Norman Norman Showcase Academy |
Rachel Obermeier DistiNCtly Fayetteville |
Pavan Patel Trinity Hospitality |
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| Zach Pritchett Systel |
Lachelle Pulliam City of Fayetteville |
Zach St. Peter US Logoworks |
Mark Rice Callahan & Rice Insurance Group |
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| Nicole Stiff PWC |
Alex Townsend Townsend Real Estate |
Brian Watson Walmart |
Deontae Watson Fayetteville Regional Airport |