The Development Foundation Board (DFB) in an elected board whose purpose is to advance Montreat Conference Center’s endowment in order to sustain our mission, enhance programs, and ensure long-term financial stability. Specifically, the DFB works with the President, Chief Financial Officer, and Office of Development to solicit contributions for, inform investment of, and safeguard endowment funds.
The Development Foundation Board meets at least twice a year in Montreat. Members serve a three-year term and are eligible for subsequent terms. If you are a current member, access the document portal here.
Investment Committee
The Investment Committee is a sub-group of the Development Foundation Board and is responsible for the investment of endowment funds, as well as other funds or assets entrusted to the DFB by the conference center.
To learn more about the DFB or the Investment Committee, contact the Office of Development: development@montreat.org
Class of 2025
Bob Brearley
Columbia, SC
David Evans
Atlanta, GA - Vice-Chair
Allan Hightower
Montreat, NC
Lolly Hightower
Montreat, NC
Mary Hill
Alexandria, VA
W. Brinkley Melvin
Montreat, NC
Peggy Scheu
Montreat, NC
Julia Sibley-Jones
Greenville, SC - Treasurer
Class of 2026
Dan Boyd
Gastonia, NC
H. Boyd Brown
Greenville, SC
Jim Cohen
St. Petersburg, FL
Dan Dean
Montreat, NC
Kitty Fouche
Montreat, NC
Ben Galloway
Rock Hill, SC
Lynn Gilliland
Montreat, NC
Keith Love
Asheville, NC
Alec Peters
Raleigh, NC - DFB President
Sarah Peters
Raleigh, NC
Sara Scarborough
Montreat, NC
Bill Scheu
Montreat, NC
Class of 2027
Julie Phelps Bacon
Charlotte, NC
Morrow Bailey
Knoxville, TN
Matthew Gilliland
Roanoke, VA
Linda Hobson
Black Mountain, NC
Chip Legerton
Mount Pleasant, SC
Margaret Legerton
New York, NY
Ginny Newell
Columbia, SC
Margo Smith
Montreat, NC
Bill Straughan
Black Mountain, NC