Mission Statement
Energizing alumni to embrace an active relationship with Furman for life.
Vision
To increase Furman University pride with all alumni through Presence, Resources, Innovation, Development and Engagement.
The Mission and Vision of the Alumni Association and Association Board can be achieved by:
- Actively participating in the ongoing life of Furman University, taking advantage of opportunities such as alumni activities, athletic and, cultural events.
- Serving as ambassadors to promote Furman University at every opportunity.
- Providing guidance, evaluation and support to the University.
- Encouraging a sense of inclusion, camaraderie, value and attachment among all members of the Furman family.
- Serving as guardians of Furman’s heritage, tradition and identity.
- Assisting the University in reaching its goal of greater national prominence.
- Supporting the University through its annual giving programs.
Alumni Board Officers
- Patrick Kerley ’04, President
- Stowe Barber ’94, Vice President
- Damon Bradley ’94, Secretary

Furman Alumni Board officers
Alumni Board Members
- Alana Biggers ‘01
- Hellen Bryan-Johnson ’89
- Carrie Bryant ‘87
- Sarah Budd ‘13
- Jay Burks ‘89
- John Cardillo ‘64
- Jeff Davis ‘79
- Lynn Hatcher DeLeo-Totaro ‘75
- Monica Handa Dongre ‘07
- Paige Eaves ‘85
- John Ferguson ‘09
- Becky Edwards Hash ‘67
- Charles Hunter ‘84
- Les Knight ‘76
- Deborah Harnish LaRoche ‘95
- George Linney III ‘98
- Leah Long ‘86
- Leonardo McClarty ‘96
- Wyatt Messinger ‘04
- Anthony Murrell ‘03
- Michael Proulx ‘97
- Carol Locher Ransone ‘76
- Susan Patterson Robbins ‘73
- Jessica Taylor ‘07
- Carrie Thompson ’94
- Andrew Trull ‘10
- Sheronda Witter ‘08
Emeritus Members
- Ki Moore Curtis ‘69
- John Plyler ‘56
- Harry Shucker ‘66
For more information about the Alumni Board, please email alumni@furman.edu or call 864-294-3464. To nominate yourself or a peer for membership, complete this form.