Board of Trustees

Dontá L. Wilson ’97 has been elected chair of UNC Charlotte’s Board of Trustees, effective July 10. A recognized leader in business and civic life, Wilson’s appointment marks the continuation of his deep and enduring commitment to his alma mater. As chief consumer and small business banking officer at Truist Financial Corporation, Wilson brings more […]

UNC Charlotte will welcome four new members to its Board of Trustees effective July 1, for four-year terms.  Henry Atkins and David Longo were appointed to the Board of Trustees by the UNC Board of Governors during its May 14 meeting. During the same meeting, trustees Dontá Wilson and Sasha Weintraub were reappointed to the […]

The North Carolina General Assembly has appointed John Bailey ’94 and Larry Shaheen Jr. to UNC Charlotte’s Board of Trustees.

Charlotte business leader Hugh McColl among new appointees, Christine Katziff reappointed.

North Carolina House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore recently appointed John Anderson Bailey ’94 to the UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees; he will fill an unexpired one-year term, effective July 1.

A restaurateur and home builder, Bailey owns Sammy’s Neighborhood Pub, an iconic mainstay in downtown Belmont, and runs Homes by John Bailey. Previously, he served as vice president of William Trotter Company in Charlotte. 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney ’92, the 2020 UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award winner, was honored Thursday for his strong leadership, listening ear and reputation as a community and relationship builder.

The Chancellor Search Committee, chaired by trustee Mike Wilson ’93, will hold a number of listening sessions with University stakeholders to learn:What are the key issues, challenges or opportunities facing UNC Charlotte?What kinds of experiences, skills and attributes should the next chancellor have?What do you think should be the top priority of UNC Charlotte’s next chancellor?Details on the listening sessions are as follows:Alumni and Community SessionNoon, Tuesday, Oct. 22UNC Charlotte Center City, Room 601

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Board of Trustees has named its search committee to begin the process of recommending finalists for consideration to become the next chancellor of UNC Charlotte, following Philip L. Dubois’ previously announced plans to retire effective June 30, 2020.

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) visited UNC Charlotte on Friday, Aug. 2, where he highlighted the $45 million in the legislative-passed budget for the renovations of the Burson and Cameron buildings.

Bank of America’s Christine Katziff and alumnus David Mildenberg were appointed to the UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees by the UNC Board of Governors, and Carlos E. Sanchez of AT&T North Carolina was named to the board by the N.C. General Assembly. Their four-year terms begin July 1.

Current trustees Sharon Decker and Susan DeVore were reappointed to second four-year terms by the UNC BOG, and the legislature also reappointed Fred Klein.