Board of Trustees 2026-27


MemberOccupationAppointed ByTerm Expires
Theresa Banks, Immediate Past ChairRetired EducatorThe Governor2027
Joe Barwick, ChairRetired Community College PresidentBuncombe County Commissioners2030
Michael GarrisonMadison County CommissionerMadison County Commissioners2026
Vacant Buncombe County Commissioners2029
Matt KernOwner, M.C. Kern ContractingBuncombe County Commissioners2027
Vacant NC General Assembly2030
Judy Lewis, Vice ChairRetired EducatorBuncombe County Commissioners2028
Vacant Buncombe County Board of Education2030
Anthony PenlandSwannanoa Fire ChiefNC General Assembly2028
Frances RamseyRetired Madison County SchoolsMadison County Commissioners2028
Roger ReidAssociation Teen Director, YMCA WNCAsheville City Board of Education2027
Ben TeagueVice President of Strategic Development, Biltmore FarmsNC General Assembly2029
Glenda WeinertRetired Educator/Business OwnerNC General Assembly2028
Drew WestDeputy Executive Director, Council of Independent Business OwnersNC General Assembly2029
Robert UhrenSGA PresidentStudent Government Association2027