Fun Fact/Hobby: My husband and I have totally renovated an old home in Auburn’s historic district. Auburn University's mission is rooted in the commitment to outstanding instruction, meaningful research, and life-changing outreach. Prior to Alabama Power Company, Murphy was senior vice president of Economic Development for the Birmingham Business Alliance. As a first-generation college student, he was alone in the complicated process, navigating every decision by himself — from which school to attend to admission requirements and financial aid possibilities. Spencer joined Alabama Power in 1978 and held positions of increasing responsibility at the company. She unexpectedly decided on the career, not unlike the way she decided to attend Auburn University. He began his career in the launch vehicle business with the Huntsville/von Braun Team, transitioning with this team to become NASA’s Marshall Flight Center . Alabama Water Watch Helps Citizens Keep Waterways Safe. Fun Fact/Hobby: I love old houses, cooking, reading and great shoes although not necessarily in that order. Additionally, he is an alumnus of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University. Strategic Plan 1. 0. He joined the bank in 1984, began serving as a Director of the bank in 1997, and was elected President and CEO in 2001. Mary F. Woody Society. My hobbies include traveling and baking for family and friends. Love. Family: Married to Pat Collier for 40 years, three adult children and five grandchildren, Education: Nazareth College, post graduate work at SUNY Cortland and St. Rose, Other Boards/Volunteer: Served on Sacred Heart Parish Council, Eucharistic Minister/Lector regularly, volunteered as Director of Guidance at Tyburn Academy for 4 years, favorite volunteer work is in Kindergarten classroom where my daughter is the teacher. History Furthermore, as a principal, I saw the benefit derived by teachers who were the beneficiaries of AEF grants. "We are thrilled to welcome Paul and Beth to the board as our newest Auburn University Foundation directors," said Jane DiFolco Parker, vice president for development and president of the Auburn University Foundation. Be the first to know. Give to Auburn and join us in creating a stronger, safer, and healthier world. Kendall Higdon and Caitlyn Miller have flown the friendly skies around Auburn for years. "I am honored to serve on the board and I hope that my work can continue to make great educational opportunities, experiences and memories for students.". Fun Fact/Hobby: Hobby is building miniature circus displays and directing and producing the Auburn Junior High annual musical, Occupation: Retired from Bank of America as Regional Operations Manager, Family: Married to Nino Pellegrino and Lives in Auburn with their son, Dominic, Education: Graduate of CCC, SUNY Oswego, received my MBA in Finance from St. John Fisher, Other Boards/Volunteer: Vice Chair of the Auburn Local Development Corporation. 0. Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. In addition, Auburn’s president, Auburn Montgomery’s chancellor, and the president of the Auburn Alumni Association serve as non-voting, ex-officio members of the board. Paul Jacobson '94 of Atlanta and Beth Thorne Stukes of Jasper, Alabama, began their terms in January, joining the other 22 voting directors of the volunteer board.