The SAU Foundation Board of Governors steward and support Southern Arkansas University’s fundraising goals while serving as the governing body for SAU Foundation. They oversee the foundation and its investments on behalf of donors and SAU.
These experienced leaders dedicate their time and talents to secure a strong future for SAU. Our board governors come from a variety of backgrounds, with one common thread: sincere dedication to the success of SAU. Members meet quarterly and are led by four officers and six committees, which include Audit, Development, Governance, Investment Management, Membership, and Scholarship.
2023-2024 Officers
- Chair – Erica Woods
- Vice Chair – Laura Winning
- Secretary – Nate Evers
- Treasurer – John Dews
Board of Governors 2022-2023
Governing Members
Joey Baker ' 77
Little Rock, Arkansas
Instructor at UAMS College of Pharmacy
& book author
Investment Committee
Steve Card '83
Magnolia, Arkansas
Land Manager at Albemarle Corporation
Vice-Chair; Governance Committee
Cory Childs '99
Dallas, Texas
Attorney at Santander Consumer
Governance Committee
Tim Daniels '76
Camden, Arkansas
Retired University Professor
Membership and Scholarship Committees
John Dews '77
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Retired, Bank President
Treasurer; Investment Management and Scholarship Committees
Daniel Herrin '94
Katy, Texas
Investor and Consultant
Investment Management Committee
Iverson Jackson '86
Little Rock, Arkansas
Liaison at Office of the Arkansas Secretary of State
Governance Committee
Pam Martin '85
Shreveport, LA
Development Committee
Jerry Mayfield '70
Houston, Texas
Retired, CEO Universal Pegasus International
Investment Management and Strategic Planning Committees
Evan McCrary '13
Little Rock, Arkansas
Budget, Forecast, & Reporting Analyst
Development Committee
Dr. William McHenry '72
Madison, Mississippi
Executive Director, Mississippi e-Center and Professor of Organic Chemistry
Development Committee
Allen Loe '78
Columbia, LA
Business Owner
Development Committee
Joe Pieratt '92
Magnolia, Arkansas
COO at Farmers Bank & Trust
Development and Strategic Planning Committees
Jennifer Pierce '92
Little Rock, Arkansas
Attorney at Mitchell Williams
Chair – Board of Governors; Ex-Officio to all committees
David Rankin, Ph. D. (Emeritus)
Magnolia, Arkansas
Retired SAU President
Active - Investment Management Committee
Allison Schultz '85
Magnolia, Arkansas
COO & President
Southern Aluminum
Secretary; Audit and Membership Committees
Edelma Simes '71
West Helena, Arkansas
Retired, Dean
Phillips Community College
Governance and Scholarship Committees
Betty Stringfellow '62 (Emeritus)
Little Rock, Arkansas
Retired, Insurance VP
Patsy Taylor '71
Glenn Heights, Texas
Real Estate Investor
Scholarship Committee
Orlando Todd '80
Prosper, Texas
Retired Director of Finance
Entergy Services, Inc.
Audit, Membership, and Strategic Planning Committees
Stephen Weaver '93
Prosper, Texas
Business Owner
Development Committee
Erica Woods '93
Little Rock, Arkansas
Chi St. Vincent Infirmary
Registered Nurse
Chair, SAU Board of Trustees
Ex-Officio Members
Dr. Trey Berry
Magnolia, Arkansas
President
Southern Arkansas University
Roger Giles
Magnolia, Arkansas
VP for Administration
Southern Arkansas University
Josh Kee
Magnolia, Arkansas
VP for Advancement
Southern Arkansas University
Shawana Reed
Magnolia, Arkansas
VP for Finance
Southern Arkansas University
Macy Braswell
Magnolia, Arkansas
Executive Director
SAU Foundation