Office of the President

Carolyn Harmon

Senior Advisor to the President

252-399-6358
chbrown@barton.edu

Carolyn participates as a member of the Senior Staff in developing strategic planning and fundraising priorities. In addition to special project fundraising, she is leading the planned giving program for alumni and friends through the Office of Gift Planning.

Office of External Relations

Kelly Thompson, Ed.D.

Vice President for External Relations

252-399-6314
kthompson@barton.edu

Kelly is responsible for leading the efforts of institutional advancement, college marketing, admissions, and financial aid.

Jason Gipe

Assistant Vice President for Development

252-399-6533
jmgipe@barton.edu

Jason provides leadership to the development team and major gift team while also meeting with devoted alumni and philanthropic friends to ensure a strong base of ongoing financial support for the College.

Lynne R. Medlin

Assistant Director of Development

252-399-6544
lmedlin@barton.edu

Lynne coordinates Barton's annual fund program, provides leadership for the Barton Society, and cultivates major and planned giving prospects.

Joel D. Zimmerman

Assistant Director for Athletics Development

252-399-6560
jdzimmerman@barton.edu

Joel works closely with the athletics department to encourage membership in the Bulldog Club, secure corporate sponsorships, and fundraise for capital improvements to athletic facilities.

Summer Brock

Director of Alumni and Parent Relations

252-399-6363
sebrock@barton.edu

Summer establishes and maintains relationships with the College's 15,000+ alumni, directs alumni events including Homecoming, leads the Parents and Family Association, and serves as the College's chief liaison for the Parents Council and the Alumni Board.

Frances Belcher

Development Projects Specialist

252-399-6357
fbelcher@barton.edu

Frances ensures that basic administrative needs are met, stewardship efforts are carried out in an appropriate and timely manner, financial records of the development function are accurate, and that prospect/donor files are maintained.

Lisa Bailes

Coordinator of Advancement Services

252-399-6381
lbailes@barton.edu

Lisa maintains the accuracy of our alumni and donor database, processes all donations, and provides updated financial and contact information for all development efforts.