Endowment Fund Board

The Board of Trustees of the Endowment Fund of Appalachian State University is an eight member body that shall be responsible for the prudent investment of the endowment fund in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes, section 116-36, rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina, and all other applicable laws and regulations. All acquisitions and transfers of property with respect to the endowment fund shall be made in accordance with North Carolina General Statues, section 116-36, and applicable rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Governors (including The Policy Manual of The University of North Carolina, Policy 600.2.1.).

This Board consists of eight members as follows: the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Appalachian State University; the Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Appalachian State University; the Chancellor of Appalachian State University; and five members (who may or may not be trustees or employees of Appalachian State University) elected by the Board of Trustees of Appalachian State University for overlapping three-year terms.

Members

  • Mark Ricks, Chair
  • Thomas Sofield, Vice Chair
  • Interim Chancellor Heather Hulburt Norris
  • Fairley Bell Cook
  • James Harris
  • Jeff Chesson
  • Hank Foreman
  • Dan Layzell

Bylaws

Bylaws of the Board of Trustees of the Endowment Fund of Appalachian State University (PDF 28K)