The Black River Technical College Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit corporation and is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Through partnerships with individuals, businesses, organizations, and local communities, the BRTC Foundation aids in the development and enhancement of programs, facilities, and student opportunities. The Foundation has been instrumental in many activities including the following:
- Providing access to special cultural activities including the annual Holocaust Survivor Series,
- Working with partners to award more than $68,000 in student scholarships,
- Support important historical and preservation work through Project REACH,
- Providing access to grant opportunities for BRTC students.
The purpose of the BRTC Foundation is
- to assist with the development and enhancement of programs and facilities;
- to assist in providing broader educational opportunities and services to students, staff, alumni, and the community;
- to receive, hold, and administer gifts or grants.
The BRTC Foundation exists solely to provide resources to further the academic programs and activities of Black River Technical College. The BRTC Foundation is the only vehicle through which donations may be received.
Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement to get involved through volunteer opportunities as well as annual, planned, and major giving.
Melissa Davis,
Chair,
Retired
Milton Smith,
Vice Chair,
1st National Bank of Lawrence County
Stephanie Sutton,
Secretary,
PECO, Inc.
Danny Barr
Sedgwick Claims Management
Hon. Alexander S. Bigger
State District Judge
Graycen Bigger
NEA Intermodal
FNBC
Josh Conlee
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Susie Eddington
First Horizon Bank
Sarah Lowtharp
Five Rivers Medical Center
Mike Miller
Region’s Bank
Michael Thompson
First Horizon Bank
Scott Trammel
Darragh Company
- Dr. Karen Liebhaber, BRTC VP of Institutional Advancement, Foundation Director. (870) 248-4185
- Janna Guthrey, Foundation Accounts. (870) 248-4070
| Member | Term | Years of Service |
| Doug Adams, II | 1992 | Founder |
| Jeremy Baltz | 2006-2020 | 14 years |
| Pink Baltz | 2004-2009 | 5 years |
| Steve Bell | 2014-2023 | 9 years |
| Jana Caldwell | 2003-2004 | 1 year |
| Mike Dunn | 2003-2017 | 14 years |
| Dr. Rebecca Edwards | 2004-2005 | 1 year |
| Ruth Ann Ellis | 2000-2019 | 19 years |
| John Allen French | 2014-2015 | 1 year |
| Debbie Golden | 2001-2010 | 9 years |
| Michael Hallmark | 2019-2023 | 4 years |
| John R. Jackson, Jr. | 2004-2016 | 12 years |
| Dexter Kimbrough | 1992 | Founder |
| Carol Belford-Lewallen | 1992-2016 | 24 years, Founder |
| Brett Liebhaber | 2001-2004 | 2 years |
| Steve Manley | 2006-2010 | 4 years |
| Donna Meyer | 2001-2005 | 4 years |
| Michael Montgomery | 2012-2015 | 3 years |
| Rob Olvey | 2017-2023 | 5.4 years |
| Kelly Rose | 2011-2020 | 8.5 years |
| Kevin Rose | 2007-2011 | 4 years |
| Lee Ann Rutter | 2011-2014 | 3 years |
| Tim Scott | 1992 | Founder |
| Dr. Martie Shull | 2005-2012 | 7 years |
| Jeriel Summitt | 1992-2010 | 18 years, Founder |
| Rob Taylor | 2013-2014 | 2 years |
| John Tucker | 2009-2011 | 2 years |
| Sandra Tweedy | 2012-2019 | 7 years |
| D. Rene Tyler | 2007-2011 | 4 years |
| Brenda Walls | 1998-2014 | 15 years |
| David Webb | 1996-2003 | 7 years |
| Dean Williams | 1998-2003 | 5 years |
| Bill Wilson | 1998-2003 | 5 years |
| Merle Young | 1993-1998 | 5 years |