Achievers & Accolades

FTCC welcomes two new Trustees and three returning Trustees

By Staff Report, posted 3 years ago
Tucker - Photo courtesy of FTCC
Thurman - Photo courtesy of FTCC

The Fayetteville Technical Community College Board of Trustees welcomes new Trustees Tammy Thurman and Suzannah Tucker.

Thurman, the community relations manager for Piedmont Natural Gas, takes the place of Delores Ingram, who stepped down from the board due to health reasons. She was appointed by the Cumberland County Board of Education. Thurman will serve through June 30, 2025.

Suzannah Tucker, a retired educator, rejoined the board after a one-year hiatus. She replaces Elaina Ball, former CEO of the Fayetteville Public Works Commission, who has relocated to Texas. Tucker was also appointed by the Board of Education. Her term runs through June 30, 2024.

Three current members of the board have been resworn for new four-year terms – Charles Koonce, Chandan Shankar and David Williford. This is Williford’s second year serving as chair of the board. 
 

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