Board of Directors

 After practicing cardiology in Myrtle Beach for 24 years, Dr. Trask moved to Davidson in 2012 and began practicing in this area.  He is practicing cardiology for the Mooresville, NC office of Novant Health Heart and Vascular. Dr. Trask graduated from Davidson College (1979).  He obtained his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina (1983).  Dr. Trask completed his residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (1986) and his fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina (1988).  He has board certifications in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.  He is married to Sally Trask and they have two adult children, Rebecca (Davidson Class of 2008), who is a CPA in Charlotte, and Lake (Davidson Class of 2011), who has completed his Ph.D. in mathematics at N.C. State University and works with Kittleson and Associations in Wilmington, NC. 
Dr. Trask’s contact address is 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC  28036. (2025)

Ms. Fountain is a Chartered Financial Analyst.  She serves as Managing Director of Sterling Capital Management which she joined in 1985.  Ms. Fountain is a senior private client portfolio manager.  She received her B.A. in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Ms. Fountain is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Ms. Fountain’s contact address is 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC  28036. (2024) 

Ms. Need serves on the Board of Directors of OneAmerica Financial and manages Linda Need Consulting, LLC providing independent consulting focused on insurance, annuity and other financial product management, marketing and distribution.  Ms. Need’s prior work experience includes serving with Wells Fargo (SVP, Managing Director, Life Insurance, 2011-2016); Bank of America (SVP, Merrill Lynch Transition, 2008-2011; SVP, Division Sales Executive, Premier Banking & Investments, 2006-2008; SVP, various insurance product/sales management roles, 2002-2006); Morgan Stanley (Executive Director, National Sales Manager, Insurance & Annuities, 1998-2002); Allstate (various actuarial and sales roles, 1986-1997); Willis Towers Watson (actuarial consulting, 1984-1986); and Northwestern Mutual (Actuarial Associate, 1978-1984).  Ms. Need graduated from Williams College in 1978 with a BA in Mathematics and Economics and obtained a MS in Financial Services from The American College in 2015.    She was previously the Board Chair for The American College’s Board of Trustees. Ms. Need’s contact address is 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC 28036.  (2026)

Mrs. Bezanson has served as Director of Design with Crescent Communities since early 2016 with a focus on the design, master planning and development of mixed-use, commercial office, multifamily developments, creating places that enhance the way people live, work, and play. Her diverse project experience spans 18 years and includes over 4,000,000 built square feet and 8,000,000 planned square feet. Prior to joining Crescent, she was the Associate Director of Design at MSTSD in Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Bezanson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture with highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology, including City and Regional Planning certificates of minor study specializing in Urban Law and Land Development. In addition, she holds a Master of Architecture degree from Clemson University and was awarded the AIA Medal. Mrs. Bezanson is a registered architect (NCARB/Georgia), member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Fitwel Ambassador and LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design + Construction. She lives in Charlotte with her husband, daughter (14) and son (10). Mrs. Bezanson’s contact address is 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC  28036.(2025)

Mr. Brice retired as Davidson Town Manager in December 2015 after serving for 24 years. He became the town administrator for the Town of Davidson in April 1990, and town manager in 1991. After receiving an M.A. in political science from Appalachian State University in 1981, he served as assistant city manager of Plymouth, N.C. and town manager of Fairmont, N.C., his hometown. Mr. Brice has been active in the North Carolina City Managers Association and International City/County Managers Association, and many years ago, participated in the inaugural Public Executive Leadership Academy and the Municipal Administration Course, both through the School of Government at The University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. He and his wife, Renee, an education and curriculum consultant, have two grown children and one grandchild.

He is President of Gilbert Engineering Company where he has been employed for the past 22 years.  Mr. Gilbert received a B.A. in the History of Art from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  He has served on the City of Statesville Planning Board and the City of Statesville Board of Adjustments.  He is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Statesville, NC where he has served as Elder and Treasurer. Mr. Gilbert’s contact address is 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC  28036. (2026)

John and his wife Nancy moved to The Pines from Davidson where they lived for 10 years in the 1980s and for four years before moving to The Pines. Both are graduates of Dickinson College. After completing a M.Div. from Harvard University, John served as Chaplain at the Dana Hall School and serves on the Board of the Davidson Lands Conservancy. He later received a PhD from Syracuse University and served as a Dean and VP at Davidson College, President of Lyon College and President of Presbyterian College. He is an ordained PCUSA minister and a partner in Ballentine Consulting Partners, LLC. John has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, the Chamber of Commerce, DCPC, DavidsonLearns, the Ada Jenkins Center and numerous organizations at The Pines. His interests include swimming, walking, yoga, watercolor painting, singing, bridge, biking, and poker. The Griffiths have two sons: one in Raleigh and one in Newfields, N.H. They have five grandchildren.

Ms. Hancock attended Agnes Scott College and graduated from Queens College (now Queens University) with a B.A. degree in English and French. Almost 20 years later she earned the M.A. degree in Speech Communication from Wake Forest University. She began her career teaching English, Advanced World Literature, Speech Communication, and Introduction to Foreign Languages in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. After a hiatus to raise a family of four children, she began a second career as a management consultant, executive coach, strategic planning facilitator, trainer of trainers, and developer and instructor of leadership programs for major corporations, local and Federal government, and non-profits. She is a Founding Partner of Alexander Hancock Associates and retired in 2023. Her work took her to 24 states and 10 foreign countries as she worked with every level from the executive suites to the factory floor. Before moving to Davidson in 1985 she was actively engaged in civic life in Charlotte. At United Family Services (now Safe Alliance) she served several years on the Board of Directors and one year as chair. One of her passions was bringing attention to the problem of domestic violence. When Charlotte was struggling to implement school integration, Ms. Hancock chaired the Quality Education Committee, a group of citizens from all across the County dedicated to ensuring a quality education for all children. This group was chosen by Judge McMillan to design the integration plan that was adopted by the School Board. She also co-chaired the first community-wide celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She has been an active member of Davidson United Methodist Church, where she taught numerous Bible study classes and chaired several committees, including the Ministry to Seniors committee. She and her husband moved to the Pines in 2017. Between them, they have 6 children (including 3 Davidson College graduates) and 12 grandchildren.

Dr. Konen taught Family Medicine, Public Health, Health Care Systems and History of Medicine for 35 years at various academic institutions including 8 years as a department chair in Family and Community Medicine.  Dr. Konen served as Vice Chair of Family Medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine/Baptist Hospital before coming to Carolinas Medical Center as Chair of Family Medicine. He then went to work with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in NYC, initially in Pfizer’s cardiovascular division and then in its international division.  In 2019, Dr. Konen retired with 15 years of pharmaceutical industry leadership experience in field medical, medical affairs, pharmaceutical innovation and integrated health from both US and Global perspectives.  He also taught part-time as adjunct faculty at Davidson College for 17 years. He currently volunteers with the American Red Cross assisting with local Disaster Action Teams, Sheltering, Health Services, and youth preparedness education. Dr. Konen graduated from Hamilton College in 1975 (AB), the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse in 1979 (MD), and the University of Utah in 1984 (MSPH) where he was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Fellow. Dr. Konen’s contact address is 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC  28036. (2026)

Mr. Laws is the Vice President, Total Rewards and HR Technology for the Atrium Health enterprise. In his role Scott leads the strategy and leadership team responsible for the execution of compensation and benefits to attract and retain top talent. He is a member of the Human Resources Executive Leadership Team focused on transformation, growth, and operational excellence within the healthcare industry. Scott partners with operational leaders to align with and enable strategic business priorities. He leads change through cultivating partnerships, developing leaders, and engaging teams. Mr. Laws is a Human Resources leader with over 25 years of experience in various human resources and operational roles and a history of achieving results aligned with the strategy and vision of the organization. He began his career in retail store operations where he spent 10 years in various direct operational roles. The experience he gained working in store operations prepared him to lead HR strategy and teams in a unique way through understanding the needs of the business and finding creative solutions. (2024)

Mr. Lockridge is a partner with the law firm McGuireWoods LLP in Charlotte, NC. He focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions. He received his law degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 2015. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Davidson College in 2012, where he graduated with Honors and was a member of the Davidson football team. Mr. Lockridge’s contact address is 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC  28036. (2026)

Mr. Pryor is Chief Counsel for Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, a public university focused on the health sciences and located in Shreveport, Louisiana. It is part of the LSU System and is composed of three different schools: the School of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Allied Health Professions.  Before joining LSUHSC, Mr. Pryor was the owner of the Pryor Firm, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia, where he practiced business litigation.  He is an elder and member of the First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Mr. Pryor’s contact address is 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC 28036.  (2026)

Mr. Ridgway is a CPA and a partner in the audit practice of KPMG. He has served a wide range of businesses, primarily in the industrial manufacturing and consumer markets industries, during his 26 years with KPMG. He is a CPA and holds licenses in NC, SC and NY. He earned his accounting degree from Clemson University. Outside of work, Jon has served as a small group leader with the youth group at Davidson College Presbyterian Church and is a long-time baseball coach and board member with Davidson Youth Baseball Association. He lives in Davidson with his wife Holly and their three sons.

Rev. Dr. Henry has been the Pastor and Head of Staff of Davidson College Presbyterian Church (DCPC) since 2019.  Prior to his position at DCPC, he was at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan where he was head of staff since 2007. Prior to his time at Grosse Pointe Memorial, Peter served as Associate Pastor for Youth and their families at Myers Park Presbyterian Church (1996-2000) in Charlotte and as Interim Associate Pastor at Nassau Presbyterian Church (2001-2002) in Princeton, New Jersey. From 2002-2006, he was a doctoral candidate in homiletics at Princeton Theological Seminary. Peter holds the Master of Divinity (‘96), Master of Theology – Homiletics (‘01) and Doctor of Philosophy in Practical Theology Homiletics (‘09) degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary. Peter received a Bachelor of Arts (English Literature) from the University of Illinois in 1992. Rev. Dr. Henry’s contact address is 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson NC  28036. 

Dr. Hicks, a member of Davidson’s class of 1990, returned to his alma mater in 2022 as president. He joined Davidson from his role as Dean of Oxford College at Emory University. He received an AB degree magna cum laude with honors in economics from Davidson, a Master of Divinity summa cum laude from Duke University, and MA and PhD degrees in religion from Harvard University, where he studied with distinguished theologian Ronald Thiemann and Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen. He has written or edited nine books along with fifty articles for scholarly and public audiences. On August 1, 2022, he started as Davidson’s 19th president. Dr. Hicks previously served as a member of the board of trustees of Agnes Scott College and, earlier, a trustee at Duke University.

Mr. Clifton is a resident board member.  He was served as President of the Residents’ Association in 2023.  Cecil and his wife Jennie moved to The Pines from Davidson.  Cecil earned degrees from Davidson College and University of George School of Law. He was a teacher and a lawyer.  He enjoys reading, woodworking, golf, traveling, and puttering.  He has extensive experience in corporate law, plus he was head of the legal department for a multi-service health care company (nursing homes, pharmacies, hospice) with business in at least five states.

Mr. Clifton’s contact address is 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC  28036.

For the last three years, Mr. Fulford has been the Founder and Managing Partner of Makai Capital Partners, a lower middle market private equity firm focused on control buyouts of industrial businesses.  Prior to this, he was an Advisory Board Member for Green Peak Capital Partners in an advisory role focused on strategy, deal origination, and deal evaluation of environmental services related infrastructure investments.  He was also Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development for HBM Holdings.  His primary responsibility was directing the investment strategy and all phases of deal activity.  He is an entrepreneurial, growth-focused business leader with a 20-year track record of success in commercial, strategy, and M&A roles for public and private companies and family offices investing in the lower middle market. Mr. Fulford is a strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to identify and seize opportunity, design and implement strategy, as well as acquire, develop, and pioneer new businesses and markets.  He lives in Davidson with his family and is a 1999 graduate of Davidson College.

Mr. Fulford’s contact address is 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC  28036.

Mr. Laymon was Senior Vice President and Chief of Care Delivery Operations of Atrium Health for eight years, and VP of Finance for five years.  Before that he was Chief Executive Officer for OrthoCarolina.  He is a CPA.  Mr. Laymon is now retired and does some consulting with True Homes home builder.  He has a BS in Accounting from the Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois.  He currently lives in Huntersville.

Mr. Laymon’s contact address is 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC  28036.

Mr. Rice has been the Chief Executive Officer at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson for over five years.  Prior to that, he was the Chief Program Officer at Community Link NC.  He attended the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and has an MBA from Pfeiffer University.  Mr. Rice has success in organizational leadership, implementation of comprehensive program design, goal setting and community engagement. He shows proven abilities to build and leverage relationships to garner resources.

Mr. Rice’s contact address is 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC  28036.