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Our Advancement Team
Kelly Thompson
Interim Provost and
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 divisions.
Carolyn Harmon
Senior Advisor to the President
252-399-6358
clharmon@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 leads the planned giving program for alumni and friends through the Office of Gift Planning.
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.
Zachary Bailes
Associate Director of Development
252-399-6360
zbailes@barton.edu
Zac serves on the major gift team and engages alumni and philanthropic friends across a broad range of geographic locations and life paths in order to develop and enrich relationships throughout the larger college community.
Brent Godwin
Associate Director of Annual Giving
252-399-6544
rbgodwin@barton.edu
Brent leads all aspects of our Annual Giving program including the direct mail campaign, phonathon, and support for broad-based appeals from various on-campus entities. Brent is also responsible for the Bulldog Club and works to establish and cultivate individual, corporate, and foundational support for Barton College Athletics.
Summer Brock
Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
252-399-6338
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 for development 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.
