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We are fortunate to have dedicated community volunteers on the Foundation’s primary governing body, providing the organization with diverse board leadership, stewardship, oversight, and vision. The Foundation Committee appoints five of the seats, and outside appointing authorities select the remaining members. Committee members serve a maximum of two four-year terms.
Evelyn is a Regional Manager, Vice President of Western Piedmont NC with Self Help Credit Union. She serves as vice chairman of the Forsyth Technical Community College Board of Trustees. Acree currently serves on the Winston- Salem Foundation Committee and the Senior Services board. She is the president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Phi Omega Chapter in Winston-Salem.
David is president and chief Executive Officer of Piedmont Federal Bank, a mutual savings bank founded in Winston-Salem in 1903. Barksdale has spent most of his career in North Carolina community banking with roles in credit administration, sales leadership, and strategy. Current and previous community involvement includes the Boy Scouts, United Way of Forsyth County, Rotary Club of Winston-Salem, Leadership North Carolina, NC Bankers Association, ABA Mutual Council, and the Board of Visitors for High Point University and North Carolina A&T State University.
Alex (Treasurer) serves as a Financial Advisor for Truist Wealth, where he guides clients throughout the region in financial planning, investment portfolio management, and estate planning. Alex is a native of Winston-Salem and serves on Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County’s Finance Committee. He is also an active board member of the Centers for Aging and Rehabilitation of Florida, Inc.
Brown is Chief Fiduciary and Planning Officer for Members Trust Company (remote), for Tampa, Florida-based company, where he leads estate planning, financial planning, and trust administration for clients nationwide. With over 20 years of experience in the trust and wealth management industry, he previously held leadership roles at Wells Fargo, earning the prestigious Golden Spoke Award in2020. A licensed attorney and graduate of Wake Forest University, Brown holds a B.A. in Political Science, a Juris Doctor, and an MBA. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, U.S. Supreme Court Bar, and Forsyth County Bar Association. Deeply engaged in civic life, Brown has served as President of the Winston-Salem Estate Planning Council, Grants Chair for the Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Foundation, and currently sits on the executive boards of both. He also serves on the board of the Family Services Foundation and is an adjunct professor and Board of Visitors member at Wake Forest School of Law. A Winston-Salem resident since 1995, Brown is committed to serving the community through professional and philanthropic leadership.
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Vivian is executive director of the Asset Building Coalition of Forsyth County. She is also founder and CEO of Pérez Chandler Communications and Consulting, supporting organizations and community colleges’ work with the Latinx, undocumented, and DACAmented communities. She is a Guatemalan native and former undocumented and DACAmented individual. Vivian serves as a commissioner for the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem and as a board member for Twin City Development Foundation. Previous board service includes Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs, Love Out Loud, and others.
Joe (Vice Chair) is the former program director of the Local Impact in Forsyth County program area at the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. Before his 2019 retirement, he managed grantmaking programs to create an inclusive economy and the Great Expectations early childhood initiative, both addressing the Trust’s mission to improve the quality of life of financially disadvantaged residents. Joe serves on Western Carolina University’s board, on First Horizon Bank’s Corporate Community Reinvestment Act Advisory Council, and he is vice chair of the NC Medical Care Commission. His previous board service includes Crosby Scholars and the NC Housing Finance Agency.
Carol (Secretary) is executive director of S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation (CDC) and special assistant to the Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University. S.G. Atkins CDC builds homes for families, provides technical assistance and office space for entrepreneurs, operates the first shared-use commercial kitchen in Forsyth County, and supports the efforts of neighborhood leaders. Their Enterprise Center is a LEED-certified hub for community engagement and business incubation for entrepreneurs and nonprofits. Davis is committed to building equity and social justice to increase homeownership and business ownership rates in East Winston-Salem.
Douglas is a Senior Vice President and Private Client Advisor with Bank of America Private Bank in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. With deep roots in the area, he draws on more than two decades of experience working with generations of high-net-worth families to help grow and transition their wealth to the next generation. Facilitating discussions with clients about their values and goals, Sandlin, along with a team of experienced and credentialed specialists, helps address a wide range of investment management, cash flow planning, trust and estate planning services, philanthropy, lending and other wealth management strategies. Prior to joining Bank of America Private Bank in2018, Sandlin was a senior private banker with Wells Fargo Private Bank. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Heavily involved in his community, Sandlin currently serves on the boards of the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Summit School, Senior Services of Forsyth County and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Foundation. He is the immediate past board chair for both Senior Services and Summit School.
Richard served as president and CEO of Senior Services for 36 years until he retired in 2017. During his tenure the Meals on Wheels operation grew from serving 95 meals a day to 1,200 a day, the volunteer corps grew from 300 to 2,200, and Senior Services won the Claudette and Joel Weston Award for nonprofit excellence three times. Gottlieb has served on a variety of community boards including Hospice of Winston-Salem, Salemtowne Retirement Community, Winston Salem State University, and Old Salem. He’s also served as president of the Rotary Club of Winston-Salem and chairman of the board of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits.
Horn is a seasoned communications and public service leader with a distinguished career spanning journalism, marketing, and civic engagement. He currently serves as Mayor of Lewisville, NC—a role he has held since 2011 and will conclude in December 2025. Mike has had a successful tenure as founder and partner of Horn & Stronach and Vela Strategic Marketing & PR, recognized among the Triad’s top advertising agencies. A University of Florida graduate in Journalism and Communications, Mike has also contributed to academia as an adjunct professor at Wake Forest University. His extensive civic involvement includes serving as Chairman of the Winston-Salem Transportation Advisory Committee, Vice-Chair of the New River Conservancy Board, and a trustee for both Novant Health Triad Region. He has also held leadership roles with the North Carolina League of Municipalities, the Lewisville Historical Society, and the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce. Honored with numerous awards for excellence in advertising and public service, Mike continues to champion strategic communications and regional development across Forsyth County and beyond.
Paula operates McCoy Enterprises, a consulting and coaching firm specializing in organizational and community development. She previously served as executive director of Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods, whose mission is to connect people, strengthen voices, and leverage resources with a vision of safe, just, and determined neighborhoods. Ms. McCoy serves as interim director of The Partnership for Prosperity and is a board member of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, and Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County. Paula is also a past board member of Kaleideum.
Peggy (Chair) is the former Community Relations Consultant for Wells Fargo, serving the Triad and Western North Carolina. She is a Senior Services board member and has served on many other boards, including the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, United Way, Family Services, RiverRun International Film Festival, Children’s Law Center and Fellowship Home. Peggy was previously board chair of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County and the RiverRun International Film Festival.
Keith has spent the last 20 years leading businesses that specialize in brand innovation, advertising, and design. Keith founded award-winning design and production agency PAVE Creative Group in 1999. He co-founded The Variable in 2011, recognized three times as AdAge Southeast Small Agency of the Year, and Sunshine Beverages in 2017, a better-for-you energy drink brand. Keith previously served as board chair at Cancer Services and trustee at Ardmore Moravian Church. Current leadership roles include serving as chairman of The Variable, partner at 100watt, and advisory board member for both Jenni Earle and the Camel City Crusher.
