Board of Directors
Department Information
Contact:
Dr. Charles N Smith
Executive Director of Office of Institutional Advancement & Engagement
Phone: (334)420-4453
Email: cnsmith@trenholmstate.edu
The foundation is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors, the Foundation partners with alumni, donors, and community leaders to create meaningful, lasting impact. Through responsible stewardship and targeted fundraising, donor contributions support students, faculty excellence, and institutional priorities, ensuring Trenholm State remains a vital driver of opportunity, workforce readiness, and economic growth.
Foundation Board Officers:
Chair
LaQuan Ellis
Cyber Specialist
U.S. Department of Defense
Vice Chair
Cynthia Milledge
Community and Family Engagement Specialist
Selma City Schools
Treasurer
Michelle Rotton
Senior Vice President
ServisFirst Bank, Montgomery
Members:
Jud Blount
General Manager
Vintage Hospitality
Vergil Chames
Chief, Strategy and
Business Development
Propelled Technologies
LaToya S. Clark, M.D.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Jackson Hospital
Donna Cooper
Retired Market President
Smart Bank, Montgomery
Judge Samarria M. Dunson
District Judge
Montgomery County – 15th Judicial Circuit of Alabama
Trent H. Edwards
Vice President, Military Affairs
Cyclyx International
Jeffery Hicks
Vice President,
Ancillary/Outpatient Service Development Baptist Medical Center
Quincy Minor
President
Information Transport Solutions, Inc
Leslie Stone
Owner
Lone Willow Enterprises
Quentin Riggins
Senior Vice President of Community Affairs
Alabama Power, Southern Division
Andre K. Thomas
District Director
U.S. Congressman Shomari Figures
Dr. Kemba Chambers
Ex-Officio
President
Dr. Charles Smith
Ex-Officio
Foundation Liaison
Judkins Blount
General Manager
Vintage Hospitality
Vergil Chames
Chief, Strategy and
Business Development
Propelled Technologies
LaToya S. Clark, M.D.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Jackson Hospital
Donna Cooper
Retired Market President
Smart Bank, Montgomery
Judge Samarria M. Dunson
District Judge
Montgomery County – 15th Judicial Circuit of Alabama
Trent H. Edwards
Vice President, Military Affairs
Cyclyx International
Jeffery Hicks
Vice President,
Ancillary/Outpatient Service Development Baptist Medical Center
Quincy Minor
President
Information Transport Solutions, Inc
Quentin Riggins
Senior Vice President of Community Affairs
Alabama Power, Southern Division
Leslie Stone
Owner
Lone Willow Enterprises
Andre K. Thomas
District Director
U.S. Congressman Shomari Figures
Dr. Kemba Chambers
Ex-Officio
President
Dr. Charles Smith
Ex-Officio
Foundation Liaison
Mr. Douglas Jones
Mr. Ray Petty
Service 1st Bank
Mr. Keith Karst
Alabama Power
Mr. Benny Seawright
Mr. Percy Thomas
Thomas Construction Mansory
Mr. Robert Gilplin
