Achievers & Accolades

FTCC Foundation elects officers and welcomes new board members

By Staff Report, posted 2 years ago

Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation announced that Cody Hopper, Alex Keith, Jamie Terracciano, and Dr. Lindsay Whitley were appointed to the Foundation Board of Directors for three-year terms.   

Cody Hopper

Cody Hopper is the owner of the Chick-fil-A franchise at Skibo Square. He has worked for Chick-fil-A since 2010. He attended NC State University and Catawba Valley Community College. 

Jamie Harrell Terracciano

Jamie Harrell Terracciano is an owner of a Fayetteville Jersey Mike’s franchise. She received her master's degree from East Carolina University. She previously worked as a speech language pathologist. 

Alex Keith

Alex Keith is a certified real estate appraiser and a licensed real estate broker with Tom Keith & Associates. He graduated from Campbell University.  

Dr. Lindsay Whitley

Dr. Lindsay Whitley has been the Associate Superintendent for Communications and Community Engagement at Cumberland County Schools since 2018. He graduated from Concordia University-Portland and Liberty University and received his doctorate from High Point University.  

“I look forward to working with our new board members. They each bring unique talents and experiences to the FTCC Foundation Board that will help advance the mission of the college and support student success,” said Sandy Ammons, FTCC Foundation Executive Director in a press release.   

The Foundation Board also recently elected new officers. Jay Dowdy of Berkshire Hathaway/All American Homes will serve as the board chair. Dixon Soffe of First Citizens Bank will serve as the vice chair. Donna Dawkins of Holmes Security Systems was elected treasurer and Whitaker Grannis of Grannis Enterprises as the assistant treasurer.

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