[CLINTON, N.C.] – Sampson Community College (SCC) is proud to announce the reappointment of Chuck Spell to its Board of Trustees. A dedicated advocate for education and community development, Spell brings a wealth of experience and deep connections to the college and the community it serves.
A graduate of Clinton High School, Spell earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Technology Education from NC State University, followed by a Master of Business Administration from Campbell University. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Lisa, and they have two children: Nicole, an engineer for Pfizer, and Austin, a junior at Campbell University.
Professionally, Spell has a distinguished career spanning more than two decades with Schindler Elevator Corporation and currently serves as Director of Manufacturing at HOGSLAT, a position he has held for over eight years.
Spell’s commitment to community service is evident in his extensive involvement. He is a director and past president of the SCC Foundation, Vice Chair of the Sampson County Economic Development Commission, and serves on boards including the Sampson County History Museum and the Board of Adjustment. Additionally, he is President of the Ol’ Lightnin Rods Car Club, an elder and choir member at Graves Memorial Presbyterian Church, and a past president of the Chamber of Commerce.
This reappointment marks a return to the SCC Board of Trustees, where Spell previously served from 2015 to 2019. Reflecting on his new term, Spell shared, “It is wonderful to see the progress at the SCC campus regarding changes to the facilities that were being discussed and planned when I was a previous Trustee. I look forward to once again being a Trustee for SCC. We are very fortunate to have an excellent staff and wonderful students that make SCC a true asset to this community.”
Dr. Bill Starling, President of Sampson Community College, also expressed his enthusiasm for Spell’s return, stating, “On behalf of our staff and faculty, I want to welcome Chuck back to the Board of Trustees following his recent appointment by the North Carolina Senate. Chuck served previously as a trustee and was an important advocate for the development of industrial programs which support local agriculture and manufacturing.”
Starling proceeded to reflect on Spell’s previous achievements as a Trustee for SCC. He continued, “In addition to his previous service with our board, as President of the Clinton 100 Committee, Chuck was instrumental in the movement of the College’s truck driving program to the new campus in the industrial park. He has continued to remain a supporter of the College as a member of the College’s Foundation Board.”
“As a native of Sampson County and a trained engineer and businessman, he brings these experiences and perspective to help guide the further development of SCC,” Starling closed. “We look forward to working with him as a member of our Board of Trustees.”
Sampson Community College welcomes Chuck Spell back to the Board of Trustees and looks forward to his contributions to advancing the college’s mission: ‘Begin Here, Go Anywhere.’
About Sampson Community College: Sampson Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College System, located in Clinton, NC in Sampson County. The college offers many programs to include two-year degrees, college transfer, continuing education and workforce development options and early college education.
