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
434.544.8297 or 800.621.1669
1501 Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg, Va. 24501
Office of Senior Vice President for Advancement
Dr. J. Michael Bonnette
Senior Vice President for Advancement
434.544.8665
Marcy S. Farris ’04
Administrative Assistant
434.544.8654
Christine Priller
Executive Assistant
434.544.8665
Alumni Relations
Heather Garnett ’05 MEd
Director of Alumni Relations
434.544.8431
Heather Cassada
Associate Director of Alumni Relations
434.544.8296
Lorraine B. Potter
Temporary PT Associate Director of Alumni Relations
434.544.8234
Jessica Pressley
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
434.544.8846
Maegan Songer ’15
Administrative and Programming Assistant
434.544.8293
Annual Giving
Tom Bentson ’04
Director of Annual Giving
434.544.8412
Kathy Powers
Annual Giving Assistant
434.544.8297
Rebecca Loftis ’13, ’16 MBA
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
434.544.8752
Major Gifts
Tom Burrowes ’93
Senior Major Gift Officer for Athletics
434.544.8504
Renee Flowers
Major Gifts Officer
434.544.8965
Carol T. Hardin ’10 MEd
Director of Grants Management
434.544.8321
Stewardship
Tom Cassidy ’73
Director of Donor Relations and Special Events
434.544.8403
Sarah M. Rhodes
Stewardship Coordinator
Rhodes_Sm@lynchburg.edu
434.544.8084
Jan Cocke Sigler ’65
PT Stewardship Coordinator
434.544.8660
Advancement Services
Jessica R. Collins
Director of Advancement Services
434.544.8294
Terri Martin
Database Manager and Advancement Analyst
434.544.8337
Letty Shearer
Prospect Development Analyst
434.544.8708
Beata A. Payerhin
Advancement Services Specialist
434.544.8842
Mary Garner
Gift Records Specialist
434.544.8829
