The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is pleased to welcome five new members as of July 1. The new members, who will serve for three years, are Jeff Bond of Danville, owner of Solex Architecture; Anne Foster of Danville, retired school counselor; Paul Fox of Providence, NC, retired dean of arts and sciences and business as well as a former professor of chemistry at Danville Community College; Lisa Francisco of South Boston, attorney and co-owner of Factory Street Brewing; and Debra Hairston of Danville, manager with the Urban Redevelopment Authority in Durham.

“Every year, we are fortunate that citizens of the Dan River Region join our board of directors to contribute their time and skills to ensure the continued success of the organization,” said Vince Kania, Jr., this year’s president of the board. “Working together with our staff, donors, and beneficiaries, we continue to build upon the legacy of stewardship that started nearly 30 years ago.”

In addition to welcoming new board members, four members renewed their terms for another three years. These members include Tiffany Hairston, Jennifer Hiltwine, Lisa Johnson-Knight and Kunal Patel, secretary.

The remaining 2025-2026 board members are Steve Bass, past-president; Richard Dixon, vice president; Sheila Williamson-Branch, treasurer; Daniel Angell, Kerri Burchett, Helm Dobbins, Elizabeth Hurt, Danielle Montague, Cathy Pulliam, William Riddle, Nina Beth Thornton, Jerry Williams, Jr. and Becky Yeatts.