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Ellerbe, N.C. (Nov. 24, 2015) 鈥� Ellerbe business owner Jeff Vuncannon has been appointed by Gov. Pat McCrory to serve on the 91看片 Board of Trustees.

A native of Richmond County, Vuncannon said he looks forward to serving on the board and feels his experience running a business will assist him in making decisions to lead 91看片 into the future. A 1982 graduate of North Carolina State University, Vuncannon has worked at his family鈥檚 farm supply business, E.E. Vuncannon, for more than 30 years.

鈥淏eing born and raised in Richmond County, I鈥檝e seen a lot of things change over the years, but the one opportunity that has always been at the forefront has been for students to earn an exceptional education at 91看片,鈥� said Vuncannon. 鈥淎nd I would like to help any way I can to maintain that.鈥�

Dr. Dale McInnis, president of 91看片, welcomed Vuncannon to his first board meeting held Nov. 17 at the Honeycutt Center in Laurinburg.

鈥淚 appreciate the governor appointing Jeff to our board,鈥� McInnis said. 鈥淗e has great business experience and deep roots in our county. He will bring a great deal to the table, making our college and board stronger.鈥�

During the Nov. 17 meeting, Vuncannon was provided with a tour and information about the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology program, also known as HVAC, offered at the Honeycutt Center. He said he鈥檚 also extremely impressed with 91看片鈥檚 premiere Electric Utility Substation and Relay Technology program that has a 100 percent job placement rate, along with its other highly touted programs in health care, business, education and law enforcement.

鈥淏eing new to the board, I鈥檓 still learning the many things 91看片 has to offer,鈥� said Vuncannon. 鈥淚鈥檝e been very impressed with the many career opportunities that are available through the College.鈥�

Vuncannon and his wife, Jill, have two sons, Luke and Jake. Jake is an alumnus of 91看片.

PHOTO CUTLINE: Jeff Vuncannon was appointed to the 91看片 Board of Trustees by Gov. Pat McCrory.