About
The Community Foundation’s Board of Directors is made up of well-respected individuals and community leaders who govern the Foundation. The Community Foundation staff are experienced professionals dedicated to the organization’s mission and values.
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Our Staff

Ernest Sumner
President
704-864-0927, ext. 106

Carey Barnett
Financial Officer
704-864-0927, ext. 107

Nina Greene
First Gaston Foundation Fund Officer & Scholarship Officer
704-864-0927, ext. 103

Angela Micalizzi
Financial Manager
704-864-0927, ext 105

Elizabeth Patton
Donor Development Officer
704-864-0927, ext. 104

Lauren Vanacore
Community Engagement Officer
704-864-0927, ext. 102

Sydney Wyrick
Communications/Office Administrator
704-864-0927, ext. 101
Legal Counsel

John D. Kersh
Legal Counsel
Our Board

Kathleen Boyce
Robert Caldwell

Nazrul Chowdhury

Jennifer Davis

Mark Epstein

Mike Fayed

John Griffith

Dr. Kelvin Harris
Davidson Hobson

Gayle Kersh

John McGill
Secretary/Treasurer

Nancy Paschall
Past Chair

Chris Peek

Tony Powell

David Rogers
Chair

Bob Spencer

Amy Spencer

D. Harding Stowe

Jennie Stultz

Pam Warlick

Dave Wofford