Through partnerships with individuals, businesses, organizations, and local communities, the BRTC Foundation provides assistance 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 $32,000 in student scholarships,
- Support important historical and preservation work through Project REACH,
- Providing access to grant opportunities aimed at non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education.
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.
The purpose of the Black River Technical College Foundation is
- to assist with 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.
- 2023 - 2024 -- Annual Report
- 2022 - 2023 -- Annual Report
- 2021 - 2022 -- Annual Report
- 2020-2021 — Annual Report
- 2019-2020 — Annual Report
Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement to get involved through volunteer opportunities as well as annual, planned, and major giving.
Foundation Board

Melissa Davis
2008 - Present

Milton Smith
2004 - Present

Scott Trammel
1996 - Present

Rhonda Ahrent
2024 - Present

Graycen Bigger
2019 - Present

Danny Barr
2016 - Present

Josh Conlee
2023 - Present

Hon. Alexander S. Bigger
2023- Present

Mike Miller
2000 - Present

Mike Thompson
2020 - Present
- Dr. Karen Liebhaber, BRTC VP of Institutional Advancement, Foundation Director. (870) 248-4185
- Janna Guthrey, Foundation Accounts. (870) 248-4070
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Member | Term | Years of Service |
Stephanie Sutton | 1996-2024 | 28 years |
Susie Eddington | 2016-2024 | 8 years |
Jeremy Baltz | 2006-2020 | 14 years |
Pink Baltz | 2004-2009 | 5 years |
Steve Bell | 2003-2004 | 1 year |
Jana Caldwell | 2014-2023 | 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 |
John R. Jackson, Jr. | 2004-2016 | 12 years |
Carol Belford- Lewallen, FOUNDER | 2004-2016 | 12 years |
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 |
Rob Taylor | 2013-2014 | 2 years |
D. Rene Tyler | 2007-2011 | 4 years |
John Tucker | 2009-2011 | 2 years |
Dr. Martie Shull | 2005-2012 | 7 years |
Jeriel Summitt, FOUNDER | 1992-1993 | 2 years |
Sandra Tweedy | 2012-2019 | 7 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 |
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Lepard, Shawna

B.A., M.A., English, Arkansas State University; Ed.D., Adult and Lifelong Learning, University of Arkansas
