Trustees represent broad and varied interests, abilities, and experiences.
The Board of Trust is charged with making policy decisions and ensuring the future advancement of Cumberland University. The Trustees are divided into annual classes and life members. The presiding officer of the Board is the Chairperson. The Lebanon Democrat Kenneth J. Hawkins Lebanon, Tennessee Co-Owner, Fakes and Hooker, Incorporated William D. Heydel Lebanon, Tennessee Retired, Tennessee State Manager, American Family Life Assurance Company Stephen J. Kozy Nashville, Tennessee President, Specialty Converting Services and Textile Converters, Incorporated Jim K. Lancaster Lebanon, Tennessee Agency Manager, Farm Bureau Insurance Lynn Hill Lester Lebanon, Tennessee Businesswoman and Civic Leader John C. Maggart Nashville, Tennessee Managing Director, Aintree Capital Charles 0. Tennessee Businessman Trustee Emeritus William D. Castleman Nashville, Tennessee Attorney Albert A. Gore, Jr .