PRESS RELEASE
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July 21, 2016
LES WARREN ELECTED FOUNDATION CHAIR
Hot Springs, Arkansas – The National Park College (NPC) Foundation hosted their quarterly board meeting Thursday in the Southside Student Center. Les Warren presided over his first meeting as the newly elected Foundation Board Chair.
Warren was elected to the seat in April, following past Chair Raymond Wright. Foundation Vice Chair, Dennis Smith and Secretary/Treasurer, Bill Creason were also elected in April. Other members of the Foundation Board include Franklin Bass, Laryssa Blunt, Mike Bush, Caroline Campbell, Sally Carder, Brenda Cox, Denise Davis, Ted Ericson, Ann Hair, John Hogan, Bob Megahan, Don Munro, Lance Porter, Senator Bill Sample, Bryan Smith, Gary Troutman, and Representative John Vines.
Warren expressed his appreciation to past Chair Raymond Wright for his vision and leadership. He presented Wright with a commemorative gavel.
Warren said, “The Foundation is a cornerstone to student success at National Park College and a vital community partner. The work done through scholarships and campus improvements allows NPC to excel in their core mission of helping students find their path into the workforce. I am proud to be a part of such a valuable organization and I am honored to be leading the charge as Chair this year.”
NPC Development Director, Sara Brown gave a quarterly update. Brown shared letters
of appreciation from scholarship recipients from the spring semester. She noted that
reading thank you letters from students whose lives have been impacted by our generous
donors is a highlight of her work. “It’s amazing what a person can accomplish when
given the support they need. It is an impact that is felt for generations in the families
of our students,” she added.
Photo: Les Warren welcomed NPC Foundation Board members to his first meeting as the newly elected Foundation Board Chair.
