About Us
Our Mission
The Bishop State Foundation advances the College’s mission by creating community awareness, building and nurturing meaningful relationships, and connecting community partners with giving opportunities to fulfill their philanthropic objectives.
Our Impact
Every dollar raised by the Foundation supports real students with real needs. Whether it’s helping a single mother afford textbooks, supporting a nursing student during a medical emergency, or providing equipment for a high-demand workforce program, the Foundation’s work changes lives every day.
With the generous support of donors and partners, Bishop State students gain the stability, resources, and encouragement needed to stay on their educational path and build successful, meaningful careers.
Our Goals
Enhance financial support for Bishop State Community College students.
Engage and interact with alumni, friends, and businesses to provide opportunities for Bishop State Community College and their students by continuously identifying possibilities for advancement.
Partner with Bishop State Community College in meeting employer needs by providing a skilled workforce.
Board Members
Clinton L. Johnson JR.
Chairman of the Board
Community Relations Manager
Alabama Power
Shonnda Smith
Vice Chairwoman of the Board
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Mobile
Olivier Charles
President
Bishop State Community College
Dr. April Berry
Board Secretary
Pathway 2 Purpose Wellness & Consulting, LLC
Joseph R. Dennis
Board Treasurer
Sr. Director of Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality
USALCO
CHerise ball wilson
Director of Operations
Ball HealthCare Services, Inc.
Kellie Hope
Legislative Liaison Director
Wind Creek Hospitality
Rufus W. Hudson, III
Vice President
Commercial Banking
Regions Bank
Susan Jacobs
Vice President
HR & Administration
Ingalls Shipbuilding
C.V. Partridge, III
Vice President
Project Management & Sales
PATTI Marine Enterprises
Ali Zeidan
Senior Engineer
SAP Functional Support
ArchelorMittal Calvert
Suntrease Williams-Maynard
Deputy City Attorney
City of Mobile
Leonard Stewart
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Mölnlycke Health Care
John White-Spunner
President
White-Spunner Construction
CRIS SMITH
Foundation Liaison
Dean of Institutional Advancement & Community Affairs