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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 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 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.

Contact the  Office of Institutional Advancement to get involved through volunteer opportunities as well as annual, planned, and major giving.

Foundation Board Officers

Melissa Wright-Davis

Chair
Retired

Milton Smith

Vice Chair,
1st National Bank of Lawrence Randolph and Craighead Counties

Rob Olvey

Secretary,
Martin Agency

Danny Barr

Sedgwick Claims
Management

Graycen Bigger

NEA Intermodal
Farmers & Merchants

Jana Caldwell

Cater Realty

Susie Eddington

First Horizon Bank

Michael Hallmark

Encore Bank

Mike Miller

Region’s Bank

Michael Thompson

First Horizon Bank

Scott Trammel

Darragh Company


MemberTermYears of Service
Stephanie Sutton
1996-2020
26 years
Jeremy Baltz2006-202014 years
Pink Baltz2004-20095 years
Steve Bell2003-20041 year
Mike Dunn2003-201714 years
Dr. Rebecca Edwards2004-20051 year
Ruth Ann Ellis2000-201919 years
John Allen French2014-20151 year
Debbie Golden2001-20109 years
John R. Jackson, Jr.2004-201612 years
Carol Belford- Lewallen2004-201612 years
Brett Liebhaber2001-20042 years
Steve Manley2006-20104 years
Donna Meyer2001-20054 years
Michael Montgomery2012-20153 years
Kelly Rose2011-20208.5 years
Kevin Rose2007-20114 years
Lee Ann Rutter2011-20143 years
Rob Taylor2013-20142 years
D. Rene Tyler2007-20114 years
John Tucker2009-20112 years
Dr. Martie Shull2005-20127 years
Jeriel Summitt1992-19932 years
Sandra Tweedy2012-20197 years
Brenda Walls1998-201415 years
David Webb1996-20037 years
Dean Williams1998-20035 years
Bill Wilson1998-20035 years
Merle Young1993-19985 years