Foundation Welcomes 2025-2026 Board Members

The Gulf Coast State College Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of fourteen new members along with seventeen returning members to the 2025-2026 Board of Directors.

The following individuals began their service to the Foundation Board in February- Mr. Garrett Anderson, Ms. Brenda Ash, Ms. Jill Bauer, Mrs. Kimberly Bottomy, Mrs. Stephanie Cantrell, Mrs. Becky Cochran, Mr. Joe Hamner, Ms. Erica Lester, Mr. Clint Mayo, Mrs. Ann Marie Sale, Mrs. Jamie Shepard, Mr. Jerry Sowell, III, Mr. Andrew Starr, and Mr. Jeff Williams.

The following individuals will continue to serve on the Foundation Board -Mr. William C. Cramer, Jr., Mr. Arthur Cullen, Mr. Buddy Czubaj, Mr. Gary Gorman, Mrs. Rebecca Hall-Cary, Mr. Joe Holt, Ms. Terri Hoskins, Mr. Jack Kerigan, Mr. Michael Kirkland, Mr. Austin Klanjac, Mrs. Dana Ford-Ledman, Mr. John Meyer, Mr. Jason Morehouse, Mrs. Charlotte Newby, Mrs. Claire Sherman, and Mr. Billy Joe Smiley.

The Executive Officers for 2025-2026 are Mr. John Meyer, President, Mr. Joe Holt, Vice President, Mr. Gary Gorman, Secretary, Mr. Austin Klanjac, Treasurer and Mr. Jack Kerigan, Past President.  Mr. William C. Cramer will continue to serve as an advisor to the Foundation Board of Directors.

The Gulf Coast State College Foundation’s mission is to create a scholarship program providing educational opportunities to deserving students. Further, the mission of the Foundation is to enhance the educational programs and student services available at Gulf Coast State College. Through the active involvement and leadership of citizens united by these purposes, the Foundation serves as an effective liaison between the College and the community. The Foundation assists the College in enriching the community through cultural opportunities and in enhancing the economic development of the community with educational programs.