
Board of Visitors Member Contributions
- Assist the President in achieving the strategic plan of the university
- Attend two meetings of the Board of Visitors per year
- Serve a three-year term
- Make an annual donation of at least $1,000 to the university’s Promise Fund
- Provide feedback on new programs and curriculum for the university
- Recommend prospective Board of Visitors members during each year of service
- Serve as ambassadors of good will for the university in their local communities among neighbors, friends, church members, business associates and prospective students
- Introduce university leadership to others who might share the vision for Southern Wesleyan University
Board of Visitors Member Benefits
- Networking opportunities
- Formal recognition in university publications and media outlets
- VIP invitations to selected campus events and receptions
- Access to selected students who may serve as interns and potential employees
Board of Visitors

By becoming a member of the Southern Wesleyan University Board of Visitors, individuals have the opportunity to shape the lives of students in each and every area of study. The purpose of the Board of Visitors is to assemble a group of successful men and women, alumni and friends, who are committed to the growth and development of Southern Wesleyan University and its mission. Members of the Board of Visitors are respected in the areas where they live and have influenced their communities through various means of support. Southern Wesleyan University will also benefit from members’ experience by their committing to do the following:
The Board of Visitors will serve as the catalyst for the support of Southern Wesleyan University and its student-centered mission. We would be honored if you would consider becoming a member of this distinguished group.
For more information, contact Rev. Jim Wiggins at (864) 644-5013 or e-mail jwiggins@swu.edu.
Mission Statement
To help men and women become all God intends them to be through an excellent learning experience that promotes intellectual inquiry, fosters spiritual maturity, equips for service, and mobilizes leaders whose lives transform their world through faith, knowledge, love and hope as they serve Jesus Christ and others.
Members:
| Name | City | Company |
| Lee R. and Kathy Allen | Easley, SC | Greenville Hospital System |
| Yvonne Herd and Gary Arrowood | Greenville, SC | |
| Dr. Gloria J. Bell | Central, SC | |
| James and Martha Blackburn | Fishers, IN | |
| Michael J. and Jean Bonham | Seneca, SC | |
| Ronald L. and Kay Brank | Franklin, TN | Symbion, Inc. |
| Sandy and Scott Buchanan | Westminster, SC | S.C. Wesleyan Women |
| Carol Burdette | Pendleton, SC | Town of Pendleton |
| John Callaham | Liberty, SC | |
| C. Roy and Patricia Collins | Central, SC | |
| Al B. Cumbie III | Honea Path, SC | |
| Billy T. and JoAnn Davis | Greenville, SC | |
| Emily and David DeRoberts | Easley, SC | Duke Energy |
| Janet C. and James Green | Gastonia, NC | |
| Russell J. and Diane Guffee | Pendleton, SC | Basic Concepts, Inc. |
| Dr. Harold R. and Mary Gunsalus | High Point, NC | |
| Larry C. and Carol Hendrix | Walhalla, SC | Davenport Funeral Home |
| J. Paul and Deborah Hilson | Fayetteville, NC | |
| Faith Hobson | Tuscaloosa, AL | |
| Larry and Susan Hooks | Mentone, AL | Riverview Camp for Girls |
| Paul F. and Susan Johanson | Seneca, SC | |
| Billy R. and Gloria Jones | McDonough, GA | |
| Don and Laura Karns | Piedmont, SC | Stepchange Solutions LLC |
| Ray G. and Robin Klumb | Bahama, NC | |
| Julia and Dale Lappin | Flat Rock, NC | |
| Charles (Sonny) and Mable Lusk | Kennesaw, GA | CSX Corp. |
| Ed and Karen Martin | Central, SC | MST Concrete Products, Inc. |
| Daniel J. and Mary Maw | Seneca, SC | Seneca National Bank |
| James and Sheryl Medders | Simpsonville, SC | |
| Dr. Gordon E. and Frances Miller | Kernersville, NC | |
| Jerry C.Mize | Seneca, SC | Oconee Board of Disabilities and Special Needs |
| Randall (Randy) and Peggy Newton | Clemson, SC | Newton Law Firm |
| Tim Newton | Fayetteville, NC | |
| John Michael and Joyce Powell | West Union, SC | Powell Real Estate |
| Keith and Deborah Powell | Easley, SC | Greenville School District |
| Hershell A. and Sandra Pruitt | Mentone, AL | |
| Andre B. Richburg | Greenville, SC | Richbyrg Financial Services |
| Levon and Earline Stack | Columbia, SC | Columbia Furniture Service |
| W. Herbert Jr. and Shelby Thompson | Central, SC | |
| H. Dean and Brenda Watson | Easley, SC | Scott & Stringfellow Co. |
| Wanda Y. and Ken Whitener | Anderson, SC | AnMed Health |
| John Jr. and Annie Williams | Greenville, SC | |
| Dr. D. Clifton and Ernstena Wood | Charlotte, NC |
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