Board of Trust
Cumberland University is operated by a self-perpetuating Board of Trust. Trustees represent broad and varied interests, abilities, and experiences. The Board of Trust is charged with making policy decisions and ensuring the future advancement of Cumberland University. The Trustees are divided into annual classes and life members.
*Alumni of Cumberland University
Officers
Winstead P. Bone, III*, Chairman
J. Randall Clemmons*, Vice Chairman
Robert N. Vero, Secretary
Robert L. McDonald, Immediate Past Chairman
W. Larry Cash, Member
Andre L. Churchwell, Member
William C. Koch, Jr., Member
Lewis Rankin*, Member
Michael J. Spalding, Member
Wayne Starks*, Member
Class of 2018
Winstead P. Bone, III*
Lebanon, TN
Partner, Wilson County Motor Company
André L. Churchwell
Brentwood, TN
Physician
Senior Associate Dean for Diversity Affairs, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Sandra W. Duncan
Nashville, TN
Vice President, Tenco Services, Inc.
Cathy F. Gracey*
Nashville, TN
Independent Health and Wellness Professional
Michael J. Spalding
Nashville, TN
Physician and President, Equal Chance for Education
Wayne Starks*
Columbus, GA
Owner, MedPro Staffing and B/V Investments
John D. Wootten, Jr.
Lafayette, TN
Circuit Court Judge, 15th Judicial District, State of Tennessee
Class of 2019
W. Larry Cash
Franklin, TN
President, Financial Services and
Chief Financial Officer
Emeritus, Community Health Systems
J. Randall Clemons*
Lebanon, TN
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Wilson Bank and Trust
Jacqueline W. Cowden*
Lebanon, TN
Owner, Custom Packaging Incorporated (Retired)
William C. Koch, Jr.
Nashville, TN
Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court (Retired)
President and Dean, Nashville School of Law
Lewis Rankin*
Brentwood, TN
Chief Executive Officer (retired)
Crain Construction Incorportated
Robert N. Vero
Gallatin, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Centerstone, Tennessee
Class of 2020
W. Joseph Adams
Lebanon, TN
Main Street Property Management, LLC
J. Samuel Hatcher*
Lebanon, TN
Chief Executive Officer, First Light
J. Roderick Heller, III
Franklin, TN
Attorney, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Carnton Capital Associates
Robert L. McDonald
Old Hickory, TN
President, CedarStone Bank
Thomas P. Pate
Smyrna, TN
Vice President Operations Business Model and New Unit Openings
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Incorporated
Mark G. Riggins*
Cumming, GA
Owner, Delta Financial Services
Edward L. Thackston
Nashville, TN
Emeritus Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University
Bill Vallett
Old Hickory, TN
Chief Executive Officer
Lochinvar
John Van Mol
Nashville, TN
Founding Partner, DVL Seigenthaler Public Relations & Advertising
Class of 2021
Charles V. Hagood
Goodlettesville, TN
Partner, Practice Leader
Press Ganey, Incorporated
Damon H. Petty
Physician
Nashville, TN
Life Trustees
Robert C. Bone
Lebanon, TN
Physician (Retired)
Anne B. Roberts
Nashville, TN
Businesswoman, Real Estate (Retired)
Trustee Emeritus
Alfred A. Adams, III
Lebanon, TN
Businessman, Insurance (Retired)
Martha M. Bradshaw
Nashville, TN
Vice President for Development, Chi Omega Fraternity (Retired)
William D. Castleman*
Goodlettsville, TN
Attorney
Robert N. Clement
Nashville, TN
Former President, Cumberland University and Former United States Representative (5t District, Tennessee)
Albert A. Gore, Jr.
Nashville, TN
Former Vice President, United States of America and United State Senator and Representative
Jim K. Lancaster
Lebanon, TN
Agency Manager, Farm Bureau Insurance (Retired)
Lynn H. Lester
Lebanon, TN
Businesswoman and Civic Leader
Robert H. Traeger
Nashville, TN
Vice President, and General Manager, Toshiba America, Incorporated (Retired)