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Rusty Richardson
Office Location: Catron Alumni House
Office Hours: M-F, 8-4:30
Phone: (615) 257-4401
Email: rrichardson@cumberland.edu
Jonathon HawkinsOffice Location: Catron Alumni House
Office Hours: M-F, 8-4:30
Phone: 615.547.1239
E-mail: jlhawkins@cumberland.edu
Fax: 615.443.1806
With more than a decade's experience in fundraising and development, Jonathon L. Hawkins is charged with leading the activities of the Office of Advancement and its primary components -- development and campaign operations, annual and major giving, alumni affairs, communications and stewardship. Hawkins also directs efforts and designs highly targeted initiatives that connect individuals and organizations with the university and their philanthropic experience.
A native of Smithville, Tenn., Jonathon holds a bachelors degree in Communication and a master's degree in higher education administration from Middle Tennessee State University. He currently lives in Murfreesboro with his wife and daughter.
Virginia Bennett
Cheryl Bockstruck
Development Officer, Corporate & Foundation Relations
As the development officer for corporate and foundation relations, Cheryl's primary responsibility is identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding all corporate and foundation prospects for the university. Cheryl, who joined Cumberland in August 2008, also assists in developing sponsorship opportunities with the community.
Camille joined the Office of Advancement in August 2008 as the development officer for major gifts. In her role, she spends her time identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual major gifts for the university. Camille serves as the Advancement liaison for Friends of Music & the Arts. She also maintains her Series 7 and Insurance Licenses to assist with Planned Gifts as needed.
Stephanie Ferrell, CFRE
Office Location: Catron Alumni House
Phone: 615.547.1235
E-mail: sferrell@cumberland.edu
Annual Fund and Alumni Relations Manager
Office Location: Catron Alumni House
Phone: 615.547.1253
E-mail: mmcdowell@cumberland.edu
Meredith joined Cumberland in 2008 as an Admissions Representative and has worked with the Office of Advancement since May 2010. As the Annual Fund and Alumni Relations Manager, she implements strategic plans for direct mail, telemarketing, faculty/staff giving, and special initiatives for annual fundraising to benefit the University while serving as a member of an integrated Advancement team. She also leads and directs the University's alumni program and provides executive support of the Alumni Association.