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BRTC Foundation

Through partnerships with individuals, businesses, organizations, and local communities, the BRTC Foundation provides assistance in the development and enhancement of programs, facilities, and student opportunities.

The Foundation has been instrumental in many activities including the following:

  • Providing access to special cultural activities including the annual Holocaust Survivor Series,
  • Working with partners to award more than $32,000 in student scholarships,
  • Support important historical and preservation work through Project REACH,
  • Providing access to grant opportunities aimed at non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education.

The BRTC Foundation exists solely to provide resources to further the academic programs and activities of Black River Technical College. The BRTC Foundation is the only vehicle through which donations may be received.

Mission

The Black River Technical College Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit corporation and is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

The purpose of the Black River Technical College Foundation is

  • to assist with development and enhancement of programs and facilities;
  • to assist in providing broader educational opportunities and services to students, staff, alumni, and the community;
  • to receive, hold, and administer gifts or grant

Contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get involved through volunteer opportunities as well as annual, planned, and major giving.

Foundation Board

Melissa Davis BRTC Foundation Board

Melissa Davis

Chair
2008 - Present
Retired

Milton Smith

Vice Chair
2004 - Present
First National Bank of Commerce

Scott Trammel BRTC Foundation Board

Scott Trammel

Secretary/Treasurer
1996 - Present
Retired

Danny Barr BRTC Foundation Board

Danny Barr

2016 - Present
Sedwick Claims

Alex Bigger BRTC Foundation Board

Hon. Alexander S. Bigger

2023 - Present
District Judge

Graycen Bigger BRTC Foundation Board

Graycen Bigger

2019 - Present
Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority

Josh Conlee

2023 - Present
St. Bernards Healthcare

Allison Hestand BRTC Foundation Board

Allison Hestand

2025 - Present
Paragould Regional Chamber of Commerce

Brett Liebhaber BRTC Foundation Board

Brett Liebhaber

2025 - Present
Farmers & Merchants Bank

Mike Miller

2000 - Present
Regions Bank

Mike Thompson BRTC Foundation Board

Mike Thompson

2020 - Present
First Horizon Bank


Dr. Karen Liebhaber

Dr. Karen Liebhaber

Vice President of Institutional Advancement; Executive Director of the BRTC Foundation

(870) 248-4128

Emily Owens

Emily Owens

Administrative Assistant to the President and Vice President of Institutional Advancement

(870) 248-4070

Shawna Lepard

Shawna Lepard

Development Specialist

(870) 248-4026