Gifts to the Dean’s Club support the college's greatest and most immediate needs. This flexible funding empowers the dean to respond strategically to emerging priorities and opportunities with the highest potential impact.
Building Leaders at Appalachian
To create a cutting-edge academic home for the business leaders of tomorrow, the Walker College of Business is raising funds to complete the four-story addition to and renovation of Peacock Hall. With Dean's Club partners at the Legacy Leader and Impact Partner levels, the Glass Block fundraising initiative honors strong leadership and continues architectural excellence. 200 glass blocks have been preserved. Join us to be part of this legacy, and, together, we will raise $1 million+ and leave a legacy.
Join the Dean's Club Today
- Legacy Leader | $10,000 +
- Impact Partner | $5,000 to $9,999
- Opportunity Investor | $1,000 to $4,999
The Dean’s Club connects alumni, corporate partners, and industry leaders through regional events, building a strong professional network. It drives innovation in academic and co-curricular programs, funds scholarships, and provides emergency aid to students. The Dean’s Club further enriches learning through real-world experiences, from visiting regional business centers to studying abroad, and more.
Dean's Club Scholarships
Each, year the Walker College Dean's Club supports dozens of students with more than $100,000 in scholarship funding. Dean's Club scholarships are awarded on a case-by-case basis, allowing the dean to remedy urgent student needs and support students during complicated circumstances, allowing our them to focus on learning. Apply for scholarships.
Become a Member
To join, contact Walker College of Business Director of Development Virginia Wallace at (828) 262-7929 or wallacevl2@appstate.edu, or Leadership Annual Gift Officer Madison Marcinkowski at (828) 262-6188 or marcinkowskiml@appstate.edu, or make a gift online using a credit card. Checks may be mailed to ASU Box 32037, Boone, NC 28608-2037.
Why Give?
When you give to the Dean’s Club, you strengthen our campus community, expand opportunities in the Walker College of Business, and support future business leaders. Tell us why you give.
Benefits
Benefits vary by membership level, but in return for their generosity, Dean’s Club members may receive:
- Invitations to special events, such as the Boyles Lecture Series, Alumni Awards Gala, and the scholarship reception.
- Exclusive quarterly updates and correspondence.
- A WCOB Dean's Club signature gift and decal.
- The opportunity to change a student’s life trajectory, creating a positive impact, and ensuring all Walker College of Business students have a world-class Mountaineer experience.
Members
2025 - 2026 Dean's Club Members:
Legacy Leader
Anonymous
Anne Cannon Trust
Judy and Winfield Beroth
Jim and Karen Burr
Cline Family Foundation
Adam Cline
Katherine and Dennis Covington
Marshall and Kris Croom
Wyatt and Katrina Dixon
Donna Fiori
Mary and Michael Gray
David and Anne Henderson
Doug and Teresa Johnson
Maymead
Bobby and Gloria Martin
Liz and Jeff Mick
MOAM
Phil and Lisa Ostwalt
Preston and Lexi Powell
Caroline and Wiley Roark
Adam and Petty Scherer
Hayes and Susan Smith
Standard Holding Corporation of Georgia
Kenan and Tracy Smith
Miles J. Smith Family Foundation
Craig and Christine Stephenson
G.A. and Shirley Sywassink
Sandra Vannoy and James Todd
Allison Vinson and Chyan McDonald
Impact Partner
Anonymous
David and Pamela Allen
Thomas Barnhardt
Edward Boyles
Jennifer and David Bowman
Thomas G. Brown Family Charitable
Century Furniture Company
Nathan Clark
Mark Collins
Tom, Melinda, & Colby Cook
Shawn and Paula Dagenhardt
Pam and Leigh Dunston
LaVonda and Mark Everhart
David and Pamela Ferrell
Lee and Heidi Fite
Harrison Gillette
Angela and David Harrison
Patrick Hurst
Christy and Chris Holden
Helen and Kirk Hollifield
Jeff and Lori Mast
Beth G. Monaghan
Jason Doak and Larissa Neifeld
Jay and Deanna Offerdahl
Jason and Kristie Ortiz
Suzanne and Ken Parker
Anthony and Kelly Randolph
P.A. Rowe
Michael Saunders
Richard Sparks
Paul Thompson
Jason and Mitzi Triplett
Jewell Ward
Brad and Dana Walser
Bob and Debra Webb
Forrest Zhan and Nina Yan
Opportunity Investor
Anonymous
Anthony and Paula Adams
Kyle and Mary Allen
Bell Cook Family Foundation
Trent Arrowood and Hank Fields
Ralph Barnhardt
Kim and Brad Bostick
Angela Boykin
Andy and Dana Brincefield
Consolidated Planning Holdings, Inc.
John Clements
Kevin and Amanda Coggins
Dan, Fairley, & Ben Cook
Bill and Stephanie Cook
Harry Davis
Randy and Margaret Edwards
Abram Finkelstein
Robin and Eric Gagnon
Bruce Greenland
Michael and Nancy Greenwood
Preston and Brandy Hadley
Benjamin and Bonnie Hamrick
Jim and Robin Harrill
Skyler Harrison
Brandon and Eliza Hucks
Sam and Sharon Kaufman
Jason and Leigh Kelley
Scott and Deanna Lampe
Jim Lee
Matt and Leslie Lowdermilk
Chad Lefteris and Sherry Mendenhall
Greg and Kim LeNeave
Trey and Lindsay Mahoney
Scott and Whitney Matheson
Madison Marcinkowski
Laura Abernethy McNamee
Lynn and Chris McNeil
Devin and Sara Neil
J. Gary Meggs and Lorilee Medders
Anne and Tommy Miller, Sr.
Wayne and Gigi Miller
Kay Norwood
Michael and Amy Odom
Kristin Orcutt
Jim and Katherine Pope
Gayle Rachels
Stacy and Nolan Reedy
Philip and Carolyn Riker
Brandon and Starla Rogers
Jonathan and Kristen Rodgers
Karen and David Rogers
Doug and Amy Rumford
Bill Sears
Will and Gail Sears
Jack and Phyllis Sheffield
Tamara McSwain Singletary
Matthew and Lauren Solomon
Richard Stroupe
Brian and Stephanie Storey
Arnold and Kathleen Thompson
Louis and Susan Walters
Jim and Jennifer Westerman
Susan Whitehead
Matt and Olivia Wood