
On Friday, May 3rd, TRP Sumner Partner Jason Poole, Chairman of East Carolina University Board of Trustees, addressed the 2024 graduating class from ECU.
With 20,000 people in attendance, including proud students, proud parents and family members, faculty and the community at large, the students were encouraged and inspired to look forward to their future. Jason spoke for the university and shared the board’s confidence and faith in the graduates as they make their mark in life and future careers. This is quite an honor for Jason as he is a graduate himself from East Carolina University. The firm is extremely proud of Jason’s commitment to supporting and guiding the future for all students attending the university.
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