During the July 2022 Board of Trustees meeting, Coker University welcomed two new Trustees and elected new officers. Joe Randolph II, ‘99, and Carrie Coker Haley join the board bringing their passion for the University and Coker students as an alumnus and through family ties.
Coker President, Dr. Natalie Harder, shares her excitement about the additions saying, “Coker is fortunate to have a committed Board of Trustees focused on the institution's success. Our new board members and officers will only strengthen the Board's support of the institution. I look forward to working together.”
Mr. Joe E. Randolph II, ‘99
Randolph joins the Board of Trustees after graduating from Coker more than 20 years ago. Since his days as a Cobra, he obtained two graduate degrees from Pfeiffer University, earning his Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Development (MSOL).
Mr. Randolph is Microsoft’s Director for the Americas Global Services Operations at their Americas Regional Operations Center in Reno, NV. Here, he leads teams across the U.S., Latin America, and Canada responsible for annual revenue of $3 billion. He serves on the Americas Operating Center Site Leadership Team overseeing 500 employees and vendors. Previously, he worked at The Vanguard Group Inc and Wells Fargo (formerly Wachovia).
Randolph also served as an adjunct professor at Johnson C. S
mith University in Charlotte, NC and Allen University in Columbia, SC. He serves on the Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC) at the University of Nevada Reno and the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society (NNBCAS) boards. He is the current presi
dent of the Alumni Chapter of Pi Zeta Lambda of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Previous service includes the Coker University Alumni Association, National Black MBA Association of the Charlotte Chapter, and the Council for Children’s Rights of Charlotte, and the Teen Health Connection of Charlotte.
Ms. Carrie Coker Haley
Ms. Haley adds an immense dedication to serving the youth and supporting
students through her background in education and service to organizations focused on the development of children. Haley resides with her husband and four child
ren in the Dayton, Ohio area. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia’s Darden Business School. Her previous work experience includes investments with Donald, Lufkin, and Jenrette in New York, NY and financial marketing at Chemical Bank and PNC Bank.In addition to her financial background, Ms. Haley has served on numerous boards and volunteered extensively in her communities. She currently serves on the Board of Public Media Connect for Southwest Ohio’s public television station and CARE House, a children’s advocacy center for children and families affected by abuse. Previously, she served on the Red Cross Board and Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. She is the past president of The Garden Club of Dayton and volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America and various schools her children have attended.
New officers elected for the upcoming year.
Each year, the Committee on Trusteeship develops a list of Trustees they believe will serve the Board well and presents the list for a vote in July. The Board voted to appoint the following officers for the upcoming year.
Board Chair, Justin Towey
Vice Chair, Roger Schrum
2nd Vice Chair, Lou Warner
Treasurer, Jerry Cheatham
Secretary, Eliza Ingle
Dr. Harder added, “I am excited to be working with such a smart and professional group of individuals on behalf of Coker. These trustees are tireless in supporting the University.” Visit coker.edu for a complete list of the current Board of Trustees.
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