Germanna’s College Board acts in an advisory capacity to the State Board and performs such duties with respect to the operation of Germanna Community College as may be delegated to it by the State Board. The College Board stands fully committed to the Mission, Vision and Values of the College and the guiding principles and direction set by the State Board for Community College under the legal authority provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The College Board affirms that Germanna is a Learning Centered College and that the Board will be guided in its decision-making and advisory capacity by the following two questions:
- How will this decision/action/recommendation support student learning and success?
- How will we measure student learning and success?
The College Board further affirms that it will work collegially and collaboratively to further the Mission of the College and to put the interests of the students and communities the College serves at the forefront of its work. As per State Board Policy, members of the College Board serve as at large members regardless of the locality which has appointed them, and are “charged with the responsibility of serving the best interests of the whole region being served by the college.”
Upcoming Board Meetings
Germanna’s College Board meets in January, March, May, July (retreat), September, and November. Meetings are rotated between campuses and college sites. The dates may be subject to change.
Committee meetings begin at 3 p.m., followed by presentations at 4 p.m. Board meetings begin at 4:30 p.m.
November 14, 2024
Time
3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location
Fredericksburg Area Campus
10000 Germanna Point Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Board Members
Jack Rowley
Chair
Stafford County
July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025
Mr. Rowley has lived in Stafford County for the past 22 years and is proud to serve Germanna Community College. He was very involved with Stafford County supporting GCC expansion and the donation of 25 acres for a permanent GCC Educational Center.
Mr. Rowley received his Bachelor’s in Business Management from the University of Baltimore and his Juris Doctorate from the same institution.
He spent his career as a senior executive in the paper industry—specifically the paper tissue, napkin and towel business.
L. Wayne Bushrod
Vice Chair
King George County
July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025
Mr. Bushrod is a lifelong resident of King George County. He and his wife, Sheryl, have been married for over 40 years. He graduated from King George High School and earned a certificate in microcomputers from the Rappahannock Community College.
His past employment includes AT&T as a Circuit Designer, King George Sheriff’s Office as the Communications Manager, and King George County Schools, where he retired from the Transportation Department. Currently, he is employed part-time by the King George Sheriff’s Office as a Background Investigator.
Rev. Joy Carter Minor
College Board Member
Caroline County
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027
Joy Carter Minor grew up on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, moved to Virginia in 2004 and has been a resident of Ruther Glen, VA since 2008. Her life experiences shaped and fueled her passion to be an advocate for providing opportunities for those who would otherwise not have them.
She is an oceanographer and engineer with a diverse technological background, primarily in naval systems. She spent a considerable amount of time in the Middle East and Somalia surveying coastal waters in support of navy special operations. She has experience identifying technology paradigms and analyzing policy and strategy implications.
Frankie Gilmore
College Board Member
Culpeper County
July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025
Ms. Gilmore, known as “Frankie” by most all, has been happily married since 2005 to a wonderful Southern Gentleman, Robert (Alan) Gilmore. They live in the Cedar Mountain district of Culpeper County, VA. She has two bonus daughters, Chandler Gilmore (lives and works in NY, NY) and Lexie Gilmore (lives and works in Richmond, VA) and one four-legged adopted son, Happy Gilmore—a very spoiled Goldendoodle.
After living and working in the Shenandoah Valley from 1986 to 1997, Ms. Gilmore returned to Culpeper, VA. It didn’t take long to realize what a wonderful community Culpeper is as she took advantage of membership with the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce and attended many of the gatherings and events to become better acquainted with the community.
Shirley Eye
College Board Member
City of Fredericksburg
July 5, 2023 to June 30, 2027
Shirley C. Eye is a dedicated and accomplished educator and community leader, known for her extensive contributions to the field of education and her commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others. With a career spanning several decades, she has held various roles in education, from teacher to principal, and has been actively involved in community service initiatives.
Ms. Eye is a dedicated community member with strong ties to Fredericksburg City, her home since 2002.
Ann Marie Anderson
At-large, College Board Member
Culpeper County
October 7, 2022 to June 30, 2026
Ann Marie J. Anderson is a lifelong resident of Culpeper County. Along with her husband Brett, they have three boys: John William, a current recruit with the Fairfax Fire Department; Benjamin, a senior at Bridgewater College; and Nicholas, a second-year student at James Madison University.
She graduated from Bridgewater College with Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and went on to teach first and third grades in the Culpeper County Public School Division. She also opened her own business, The Learning Tree, a teacher’s supply store in Culpeper.
Dr. Kingsley Haynes
College Board Member
Orange County
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027
Dr. Kingsley E. Haynes is Professor Emeritus at George Mason University where he served as Graduate Dean, University Professor, Professor of Decision Sciences, Geography, and Public Affairs and Founding Dean of the School of Public Policy. He earned his Ph.D. in Geography and Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1972.
Previously, he created an Urban Institute at McGill University, a Center for Environmental Studies at the University of Texas, and the Regional Economic Development Institute at Indiana University. He had central roles in developing the LBJ School at the University of Texas and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University.
Tim McLaughlin
College Board Member
Spotsylvania County
July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026
Mr. Tim McLaughlin, a native of Pittsburgh, PA, received his commission in May 1990 through the P.L.C. Program at the Virginia Military Institute, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps and assigned to the Combat Engineers MOS.
Gail Temple
College Board Member
Madison County
July 9, 2024 to June 30, 2028
Ms. Gail Temple has a rich and diverse background. Born and raised in Madison, VA, she graduated from Madison County High School in 1982. Her educational journey continued at St. Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, VA, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in English Education in 1986. Later, at the age of 52, Ms. Temple returned to Liberty University, pursuing and successfully completing her master’s degree in Administration in 2018.