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Board of Trustees

The members of the Blue Ridge Community College Board of Trustees are appointed for four-year terms by various government agencies to provide a balanced representation of the people served by the College. This Board provides oversight for the operation of the College and the administration of local and state policies and statutes. The Board is also responsible for the stewardship of the College’s physical resources and property.

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Meeting Schedule

The Board’s regular meetings take place on the second Monday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. View 2023-2024 calendar of meetings here. All meetings may be subject to change. Changes will be updated on this page at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

2023-2024 Meeting Calendar Changes

Date, Meeting name and change will be listed here. Updated: May 18, 2023

Contact Information for the Board of Trustees

180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731

Appointed by the Governor

Board of Trustees Vivian Bolanos portrait — Ms. Vivian A. Bolaños

Dr. H. Clay Eddleman

Mr. Al Platt

Appointed by Henderson County Commissioners

Board of Trustees Chip Gould portrait — Mr. John B. “Chip” Gould, Chairman

Mr. Nathan R. Kennedy

Board of Trustees Kelly Leonard portrait — Mr. P. Kelly Leonard

Mr. James R. Rasmussen

Appointed by Transylvania County Commissioners

Mr. Mark A. Isabelli

Board of Trustees Brian Weaver portrait — Dr. Brian I. Weaver

Appointed by Henderson County Board of Public Education

Board of Trustees Cathy Childress portrait — Mrs. Catherine P. Childress

Board of Trustees Steve Dozier portrait — Mr. Steven R. Dozier

Board of Trustees Betty Gash portrait — Ms. Betty A. Gash

Board of Trustees Mike Pressley portrait — Mr. Michael H. Pressley

Blue Ridge Community College President

Board of Trustees College President Dr. Laura Leatherwood portrait — Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood

Student Government Association President

Ex-officio, non-voting

2023 Agendas and Minutes

January 9, 2023, Agenda
January 9, 2023, Minutes
March 13, 2023, Agenda – Regular Board Meeting
March 13, 2023, Minutes – Regular Board Meeting
March 13, 2023, Agenda – Retreat
March 13, 2023, Minutes – Retreat
May 8, 2023, Agenda
May 8, 2023, Minutes
July 10, 2023, Agenda
July 10, 2023, Minutes
September 11, 2023, Agenda
September 11, 2023, Minutes
November 13, 2023, Agenda
November 13, 2023, Minutes

2022 Agendas and Minutes