Alumni Board of Directors

The Catawba College Alumni Board of Directors is driven by a diverse group of alumni who are committed to serving current students and the alumni community.

The Alumni Board is comprised of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and the Committees of Admissions, Engagement, and Career. Individuals are elected by current representatives.

This volunteer board sets annual goals aiming to benefit Catawba College and has a 100% giving history. They established the Life Beyond Catawba Panel and Alumni Regional Clubs, and annually assist with student Move-in Day and Homecoming Weekend events.

2025-2026 Members

Melissa Spann Speaks '01

Melissa Spann Speaks '01
Alumni Board of Directors President
Yadkinville, NC
Kate Rigsbee

Kathryn Donnick Rigsbee '01
Alumni Board of Directors Vice President
Wake Forest, NC
Kristen Bowers

Kristen Jade Bowers '19
Alumni Board of Directors Secretary
Salisbury, NC
Molly Sue Harmon '18

Molly Sue Harmon '18
Alumni Board of Directors Governance Committee Leader
Columbia, SC
Monisha Hensley

Monisha M. Henley, MPS '04
Alumni Board of Directors Student Engagement Committee Leader
New York, NY
Rachel Dionne '12

Rachel Dionne '12
Alumni Board of Directors Career Prep Committee Leader
Huntersville, NC
Major: Chemistry
Catawba Activities: Senior Class President, SGA
Career Field: Medical Sales
Kelly King Baker '18

Kelly King Baker '18
Salisbury, NC
Madalyn Blaney

Madalyn Carol Blaney '18
Concord, NC
Scotty Boler '04

Scotty Boler '04
Elgin, SC
Major: Business Administration
Catawba Activities: Football, Class Officer, SGA
Career Field: Military – Army
Rochelle Bost '75

Rochelle Bost '75
Salisbury, NC
Blake Brewer '17

Blake Brewer '17
Raleigh, NC
Robert David '92

Robert David '92
Danville, VA
Major: Business Administration
Catawba Activities: Football
Career Field: Law Enforcement
Tim Hawley '00

Tim Hawley '00
Linwood, NC
Lisa Holmes '84

Lisa Holmes '84
Charlotte, NC
Major: Business Administration
Catawba Activities:
Career Field: Insurance
Sloan Kessler '15

Sloan Kessler '15
Minneapolis, MN
Henderson Lentz

Henderson Cole Lentz '21
Salisbury, NC
Lynn Spittle Leonard '71

Lynn Spittle Leonard '71
Salisbury, NC
Jolly Manning '07

Jolly Manning '07
Rocky Mount, NC
Sandy Moore '99

Sandy Moore '99
Charlotte, NC
Major: Communications
Catawba Activities: Baseball, Past Alumni Board Member
Career Field: Banking
TJ (Thomas) Olsen '15

TJ (Thomas) Olsen '15
Charlotte, NC
Major: Economics and Finance and Sustainable Bus & Comm Devl
Catawba Activities: SGA President, Philomathean Society
Career Field: Financial Services
Steve Shuping

Steven J. Shuping '83
Salisbury, NC
Andy Turner '00

Andy Turner '00
Denver, NC
Trenton Walsh

Trenton Taylor Walsh '21
Millers Creek, NC