Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

The Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Board of Trustees consists of 15 members selected by the following agencies:

  • Four Trustees appointed by the Board of Education of Caldwell County
  • Four Trustees appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Caldwell County
  • Four Trustees appointed by the Governor of North Carolina
  • Two Trustees appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Watauga County
  • The 15th member is the Student Government President. By legislative action, this individual is a non-voting ex-officio Board member

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has an extremely dedicated and supportive Board of Trustees.

Members of the Board of Trustees are:

Name

Date Term
Expires

Appointed by

Mr. Christopher M. Barlowe 6/30/2027 Caldwell County Commission
Mr. James M. Bradshaw 6/30/2025 Governor
Mr. Joel W. Carroll 6/30/2024 Governor
Mr. Jerry T. Church
Vice Chairman
6/30/2024 Caldwell County Commission
Mr. Alvin W. Daughtridge 6/30/2026 Caldwell County Board of Education
Ms. Candis S. Hagaman 6/30/2025 Caldwell County Commission
Mr. Dale L. Hamby 6/30/2026 Caldwell County Commission
Mrs. Ann E. Smith
Secretary/Treasurer
6/30/2025 Caldwell County Board of Education
Mr. James E. Sponenberg, III 6/30/2026 Governor
Mr. William S. Stone 6/30/2027 Caldwell County Board of Education
Mr. Larry W. Taylor
Chairman
6/30/2024 Caldwell County Board of Education
Mrs. Wongalee Thomas 6/30/2027 Governor
Mr. William R. Winkler, III 6/30/2027 Watauga County Commission
Mr. Lowell K. Younce 6/30/2025 Watauga County Commission
Ms. Katelynn M. Hollar Ex-Officio Student Government President