Gary Burbage, an alumnus of Beaufort County Community College and a former college employee, has joined the BCCC Foundation Board of Directors.
"The BCCC Foundation is delighted to have someone of Gary's experience and direct knowledge of the needs of our students serve on the Foundation's Board of Directors," said Foundation Director Judy Jennette. "I look forward to working with Gary in his new role in the years to come."
Burbage succeeds Howard Pope, who retired from the board in May. Pope served 12 years on the board and was a member of the Ambassador Selection Committee.
Burbage attended BCCC from 1976 to 1977 and was among the first students to enroll in the College Transfer Program at the school. At the time, the program was about one year old and had not received degree status, Burbage said, adding "so I just got as much credit as I could earn and transferred to East Carolina University."
After graduation, Burbage returned to BCCC and, ultimately, served as Director of Admissions, helping students just like him begin their college educations in Beaufort County. He retired in May 2012 after 30 years of service at BCCC.
Burbage owns and operates two family businesses - Turfmaster Lawn Care and Pamlico Pecans.
In addition to his appointment to the BCCC Foundation Board, Burbage serves on the Board of Directors of Tri-County Telecom, Tri-County Telephone Foundation and the Belhaven Chamber of Commerce.
Burbage and his wife, Donna, live in Bath. Their three children - Mary Beth, Kyle and Carter - all graduated from BCCC. He and his wife attend Harvest Church.
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