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Community Foundation of Henderson County announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors.

Jimmy Chandler, Renee Kumor, Dr. Jan King and Penny Summey joined the board following their election this past summer.

Chandler grew up in Georgia and holds a BBA degree from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Southern Methodist University. He served two years of active service with the U.S. Army. Jimmy and his wife, Hardy, moved to Flat Rock in 1997 when he retired from a career with Texas Instruments and Compaq Computer. He has served on the boards of the Children and Family Resource Center, Hendersonville Country Club, Pardee Hospital Foundation and Pardee Hospital. He also served two terms on the Flat Rock Village Council.

A resident of Henderson County since 1977, Kumor found a place to build a long and rewarding life. Starting out parenting four children with her husband Stan, she served on the Henderson County Board of Commissioners and has been active in nonprofit volunteer work and leadership for many years. The rewards have come in long-term friendships and memories. 

Dr. King retired in 2021 from Henderson County Public Schools, where she was the assistant superintendent for instructional services. She is founder and president of NC Peak Education, which supports schools in their commitment to continuous improvement for excellence in teaching, leading and learning. King enjoys seeing her community thrive, as evidenced by her service on the Board of Trustees at Blue Ridge Community College, the Board of Directors at Bullington Gardens and the Henderson County Boys & Girls Club. She also serves on the Advisory Council for the College of Education and Allied Professions at Western Carolina University and as an adjunct instructor and Principal Fellows Leadership Coach at WCU.

Summey dedicated over three decades to the Henderson County Department of Social Services, concluding her career as a social work administrator. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Mars Hill University and UNC at Chapel Hill, where she also served on the MSW Advisory Board. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Council on Aging and spent six years on the Henderson County Board of Social Services, including two as chair. Currently, as the regent of the Abraham Kuykendall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, she actively promotes education and historic preservation in the community.

"We are delighted to welcome Jimmy, Renee, Dr. King, and Penny to the CFHC Board of Directors," said McCray Benson, President/CEO at CFHC. "Their diverse backgrounds and expertise will greatly enhance our ability to serve the community and drive positive change. We look forward to their leadership as we continue to advance our mission."