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.

Our Staff

Ernest Sumner Bio

Ernest Sumner

President

704-864-0927 Ext. 106

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Nina Greene Bio

Nina Greene

First Gaston Foundation Fund Officer & Scholarship Officer

704-864-0927, ext. 103

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Angela Micalizzi Bio

Angela Micalizzi

Financial Officer

704-864-0927, ext 105

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Elizabeth Patton Bio

Elizabeth Patton

Donor Development Officer

704-864-0927 Ext. 104

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Lauren Vanacore

Community Engagement Officer

704-864-0927, ext. 102

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Sydney Wyrick

Communications/Office Administrator

704-864-0927, ext. 101

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Our Board

Kathleen Boyce

Robert Caldwell

Nazrul Chowdhury

Jennifer Davis

Tim Efird

Past Chair

Mike Fayed

Dr. Kelvin Harris

Davidson Hobson

Gayle Kersh

John McGill

Secretary/Treasurer

Nancy Paschall

Chair

Chris Peek

Tony Powell

May Robinson

David Rogers

Vice Chairman

Bob Spencer

Amy Spencer

D. Harding Stowe

Jennie Stultz

Anderson Warlick

Dave Wofford