The Office of Advancement serves Lynchburg by engaging with students, alumni, parents, and friends in the life, work, and support of the institution. Our focus is building a culture of engagement and philanthropy and look to our alumni and friends to stay connected and involved with our community both on campus and with one another across the country and around the world.
University of Lynchburg Office of Advancement
434.544.8665 or 800.621.1669
1501 Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg, Va. 24501
Office of Vice President for Advancement
J. Michael Bonnette, PhD
Vice President for Advancement
bonnette@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8665
Christine Priller
Executive Assistant
Priller@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8665
Alumni Relations
Heather Garnett ’05, MEd
Director of Alumni Relations
garnett_h@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8431
Heather Cassada
Associate Director of Alumni Relations
cassada_ha@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8296
Lorraine B. Potter
Temporary PT Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Potter_l@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8234
Jessica P. Jennings
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
jennings_jp@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8846
Maegan Songer Washburn ’15
Administrative and Programming Assistant
songer_m@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8293
Annual Giving
Rebecca Hatcher ’13, ’16, MBA
Associate Director of Annual Giving
hatcher_r@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8752
Major Gifts
Shawn P. Wood
Assistant Vice President for Development
wood_sp@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8450
Tom Burrowes ’93
Senior Major Gift Officer for Athletics
burrowes@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8504
Kerry Kinnison
Major Gifts Officer
kinnison_kr@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8966
Tom Cassidy ’73
Director of Special Projects
cassidy.t@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8403
Jan Cocke Sigler ’65
PT Stewardship Coordinator
sigler.jc@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8660
Elise Togbe ’18, ’19, MA
Leadership Annual Gifts Officer
togbe_a@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8697
Advancement Services
Jessica R. Collins, bCRE-PRO
Director of Advancement Services
collins_jr@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8294
Marcy S. Farris ’04, bCRE
Data Entry Specialist
farris_ms@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8654
Mary Garner, bCRE
Gift Records Specialist
garner.m@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8829
Sarah M. Rhodes
Assistant Director for Donor Relations
Rhodes_Sm@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8084
Grants Management
Carol T. Hardin ’10, MEd
Director of Grants Management
hardin@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8321
