The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Foundation recently elected six new members to its board of directors: Roshanda Alexader, Craig Davis, Craig Gilbert, Jaymie Heard, Aaron Oberschmidt, and Matthew Windham.
Roshanda Alexander
Roshanda Alexander, of Sontag, is a 1997 graduate of Co-Lin, a 1997 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, where she received a Bachelor of Science in nursing, and a 2003 Alcorn State University graduate, where she received a Master of Science in nursing education. She currently works as an instructor in Co-Lin’s Associate Degree Nursing program.
Alexander was a member of the 2023 MS Department of Education curriculum writing team for health sciences, a MS HOSA executive board member in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023, and a member of the MS HOSA competitive event management team since 2016. She was named the MS HOSA Advisor of the Year in 2019 and 2022, the Lawrence County Technology and Career Center Teacher of the Year in 2019, the Lawrence County High School Star Teacher in 2018, the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year in 2015, and the Tobacco School Nurse of the Year in 2006.
She and her husband, Cedric, have two children: Halle and Caleb Alexander.
Craig Davis
Craig Davis, of Monticello, is a 1983 Co-Lin graduate, a 1985 graduate of the Mississippi State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts, and a 2010 graduate of William Carey University, where he received a Master of Education. Before retirement, he was a teacher at Lawrence County High School.
Davis received the Outstanding Teacher of American History Award by the D.A.R. in 1992, the Lawrence County School District Teacher of the Year in 2005, and the Mississippi Economic Council Star Teacher in 1992, 1997, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009, and 2016. He also served as an alderman for the Town of Monticello from 2005-2013.
He and his wife, Rachel, have three children: Joseph Summers, Zachary Summers, and Payton Davis.
Craig Gilbert
Craig Gilbert, of Natchez, received an associate’s degree from Hinds Community College where he was named drafting/surveying student of the year in 2014. He works as operations manager for Good Hope Recovery and a real estate agent for National Land Realty.
Gilbert is a member and vice president of the Beau Pre’ Country Club and Homeowners Association. He and his wife, Lynsey, have two children: Tripp and Baylor.
Jaymie Heard
Jaymie Heard, of Wesson, is a 1999 graduate of Co-Lin, and received three degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi: a Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2003, a Master of Nursing Executive in 2009, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2012. He is the Chief Nursing Officer at King’s Daughters Medical Center.
Heard is a member of the Mississippi Hospital Association’s Organization for Nurse Leaders and nurse extern program, the American Hospital Association, the Mississippi Nurses Association, National Association of Healthcare Quality, and Clear Branch Baptist Church. He was also named Nurse Leader of the Year by the Mississippi Hospital Association.
He and his wife, Amy, have one son: Jackson.
Matthew “Zip” Windham
Matthew “Zip” Windham, of Magee, is a 2007 graduate of Co-Lin where he was selected to the student Hall of Fame and was voted Mr. Co-Lin and student body president. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Mississippi College. He is an administrative director for Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall.
Windham is a Boswell Regional Center’s Friends & Family Association board member, Simpson County Development Foundation member, and Mississippi Rural Hospital Alliance member.
He and his wife, Meggan, have three children: John Prince, Asher, and Magnolia Grace.
Aaron Oberschmidt
Aaron Oberschmidt, of Wesson, is a 2003 graduate of Co-Lin where he was a member of the baseball team. While at Co-Lin, he was named a Distinguished Academic All-American & All Region 23. He received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2005 and a Master of Business Administration from USM in 2013. He graduated from the University of Mississippi’s School of Banking in 2011. He is market president at Trustmark National Bank in Hazlehurst.
Oberschmidt is a member of the Copiah County Economic Development District board and Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and he is the treasurer for the Wesson Athletic Foundation. He previously was a council member of the MS Young Bankers Association.
He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children: Slade and Elliot.
“I am excited to add these new members to our board,” Angela Furr, executive director of the Co-Lin Foundation, said. “Each one brings a unique skill set and network to the table that I look forward to utilizing in our efforts to support the college.”
The Co-Lin Foundation is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization which serves as the fundraising arm of the college. The Foundation is governed by a 25-member board of directors whose goal is to raise private monies to support the mission of the college.
CUTLINE: The Co-Lin Foundation welcomes new board members: (from left) Craig Gilbert, Roshanda Alexander, Aaron Oberschmidt, Jaymie Heard, Matthew “Zip” Windham, and (not pictured) Craig Davis.
