ALUMNIGREETINGS

Dear Alumni,

What a great time to be a Patriot! My name is Michael Addison, and in December I was appointed as the new president of the Alumni Board.

Two unique things about completing my degrees are that I was a non-traditional student (I didn't return to college until I was twenty-eight) and that I finished both degrees online. I'm the first Alumni Board president to obtain my degree online.

One of my goals as president of the Board is to ensure that alumni from all backgrounds feel that this truly is their alma mater. Whether you were a traditional, on-campus student, or a non-traditional student, or were part of our online student community, I want you to know that Cumberlands is your school! I never stayed one night in the dormitories at Cumberlands, but I did work and attend school while paying a mortgage. I never had to run across campus for an 8:00 a.m. class, but I was up before daylight, sitting at my kitchen table making a discussion board post. I never played for one of our incredible athletic teams, but I sat at many little league games and gymnastics meets and listened to lectures. My lived experience was different, but Cumberlands is my school! Sometimes I hear talk about those who "went" to Cumberlands and those who "went" online. Whatever your experience was, we are all ONE BIG TEAM!

The world-class education I received at Cumberlands has unlocked incredible doors for me. I pastor a thriving church in Corbin, KY, and am privileged to be the president of the Appalachian Children's Home in Barbourville, KY. My wife, April, and I will celebrate our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary in June. We have two wonderful children: Peyton is a student at Western Kentucky University, and Emma has finished her first year at Cumberlands.

To feel more involved with fellow alumni and our alma mater, a great place to start is by checking out Cumberlands Connect. This is a great way to update your current profile, connect with other alumni, and even scout out career opportunities. I also would ask you to encourage other alumni in your circle to do the same. Additionally, speaking from personal experience, visiting campus for the first time or returning to campus after a while is always a great experience. I highly encourage you to do so, especially during Homecoming ’23, October 13-14.

Getting a world-class education at Cumberlands was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Recently my daughter Emma stated the same thing. I encourage you to connect, get involved, visit, love the logo, give, and continue to show your Patriot Pride.

In Christ Alone,

MICHAEL ADDISON, ’14, MBA ’16 President, Alumni Board of Directors

2022-2025

Alumni Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

Michael Addison, ’14, MBA ’16

PAST PRESIDENT

Melanie (Machey) Bloomer, ’90, MAE ’19

SECRETARY

Ann Orrick-Wohlfarth, ’87, MAE ’13

BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS

Dick Koeniger, ’67

Bill Lyttle, ’75

TERM EXPIRING 2023

Mathias Brewers, ’16

Wes Cornett, ’90

Wendy (Himes) King, ’03

Ann Orrick-Wohlfarth, ’87

Michael Addison, ’14, MBA ’16

TERM EXPIRING 2024

Hampton Clark, ’19

Jared Forgety, ’11

Kimé (Malcom) Harris, ’90

Jimmy Huddleston, ’87

Laura (Cornett) Koogler, ’86

TERM EXPIRING 2025

Anita (Miller) Biles, ’92

Nicholas Philpot, ’07

Lana Powers, ’03

Diana (Dugan) Warmoth, ’87

Kandace (Gibson) West, ’17

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Dr. Larry L. Cockrum

President

Paul P. Steely, ’49

Trustee Liaison

OFFICE OF ALUMNI SERVICES

Erica (Broome) Harris, ’84

Executive Director

Paul Stepp, ’12, MSIS ’17 Director