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
J. Roderick Hellar, III, Member
William C. Koch, Jr., Member
Robert L. McDonald, Member
J. Samuel Hatcher, Member
Lewis Rankin*, Member
Michael J. Spalding, Member
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
Orthopedic Surgeon, Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
Nashville, TN
Michael J. Spalding
Nashville, TN
Physician (retired)
President, Equal Chance for Education
Class of 2022
J. Randall Clemons*
Lebanon, TN
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Wilson Bank & Trust
Laura A. Daily
Lebanon, TN
Senior Vice President of Retail, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
William C. Koch, Jr.
Nashville, TN
Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court (Retired)
President and Dean, Nashville School of Law
Michael A. Moscardelli
Lebanon, TN
Co-owner, 615 Real Property, LP
C. Wright Pinson
Nashville, TN
Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Rob E. Porter
Lebanon, TN
President and CEO, Civil Site Design Group, PLLC
G. Edward Powell
Nashville, TN
CEO, Intellectual Property Management
Lewis W. Rankin*
Brentwood, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Crain Construction Inc.
J. Frank Rudy, Jr.
Hendersonville, TN
Attorney and Partner, Rudy Winstead Turner, PLLC and CEO, Rudy's Farm Co. Inc.
Robert N. Vero
Gallatin, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Centerstone, Tennessee
Class of 2023
W. Joseph Adams
Lebanon, TN
Partner, 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 and Harpeth Associates
Robert L. McDonald
Old Hickory, TN
President, CedarStone Bank
Thomas P. Pate
Smyrna, TN
Manager Learning, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Human Resource Learning Operations
Mark G. Riggins*
Cumming, GA
Owner,Mark Riggins & Associates Insurance Agency
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 and President, WVF Holdings, LLC
Class of 2024
Jack D. Lowery
Lebanon, TN
Lowery, Lowery & Cherry, PLLC and LoJac, LLC
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)
A.C. Wharton