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, emeritus members and a life trustee.
*Alumni of Cumberland University
Officers
Winstead P. Bone, III *, Chairman
J. Randall Clemmons *, Vice Chairman
Robert N. Vero, Secretary
Jacqueline W. Cowden *, Member
J. Roderick Hellar, III, Member
William C. Koch, Jr., Member
Robert L. McDonald, Member
J. Samuel Natcher, Member
Lewis Rankin*, Member
Michael J. Spalding, Member
Class of 2019
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 W. 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
William L. Vallett, Jr.
Old Hickory, TN
Chief Executive Officer
Lochinvar, LLC
John Van Mol
Nashville, TN
Founding Partner, DVL Seigenthaler Public Relations & Advertising
Class of 2021
Winstead P. Bone, III*
Lebanon, TN
Partner, Wilson County Motor Company
André L. Churchwell
Brentwood, TN
Physician
Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer, Vanderbilt University
Cathy F. Gracey*
Nashville, TN
Independent Health and Wellness Professional
Charles V. Hagood*
Goodlettesville, TN
Partner, Practice Leader
Press Ganey, Incorporated
Damon H. Petty
Physician
Nashville, TN
Michael J. Spalding
Nashville, TN
Physician
President, Equal Chance for Education
John D. Wootten, Jr.
Lafayette, TN
Circuit Court Judge, 15th Judicial District
State of Tennessee
Class of 2022
Laura A. Daily
Lebanon, TN
Senior Vice President of Retail, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Michael A. Moscardelli
Lebanon, TN
Businessman and Entrepreneur
Rob E. Porter
Lebanon, TN
President and CEO, Civil Site Design Group
G. Edward Powell
Nashville, TN
CEO,Intellectual Property Management
Life Trustee
Robert C. Bone
Lebanon, TN
Physician (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
Former United States Representative (5th District, Tennessee)
Sandra Duncan
Nashville, TN
Vice President, Tenco Services, Inc.
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)