Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Greater Cabarrus Foundation is comprised of a dedicated group of community leaders who bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to fostering positive change in Cabarrus County. Each member brings unique perspectives and expertise from diverse fields such as banking, wealth management, law, education, healthcare, and philanthropy.
United by a common goal to enhance the quality of life for all residents, the board works collaboratively to guide the foundation’s strategic direction, ensuring that our initiatives and programs effectively address the most pressing needs of our community. Through their leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication, the Greater Cabarrus Foundation will make a meaningful impact.
Bob Bratton
Chair and Director
Doug Stafford
Chair-Elect and Director
Jon Yancey
Secretary/Treasurer and Director
Daryle Adams
Director
Mike Downs
Director
Jan Beatty-Hendley
Director
Pat Horton
Director
Britt Leatherman
Director
Holt Morrison
Director
Kelly Propst, Ed.D.
Director
Aalece Pugh, Ph.D.
Director
Foundation Staff
Cam Cruickshank, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Cam Cruickshank, Ph.D. serves as the inaugural President and CEO of the Greater Cabarrus Foundation. Dr. Cruickshank is an accomplished higher education and nonprofit executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience guiding organizational growth, strengthening financial sustainability, and advancing mission-driven impact. He is also an experienced consultant and entrepreneur.
Dr. Cruickshank previously served as President of Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, where he oversaw all academic, financial, operational, and external affairs for a private health sciences institution affiliated with Atrium Health. Under his leadership, the college achieved record enrollment—with growth of 64%, increased student diversity by 125%, expanded its academic portfolio, strengthened financial resilience, and significantly enhanced institutional visibility and philanthropic engagement.
In addition to supporting effective governance and building board relationships in higher education, he has served as a board member in non-profit organizations such as the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, the Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation, and the Cabarrus Health Alliance Community Health Center.
Dr. Cruickshank also has extensive experience in start-up organizations and in launching new initiatives, as he has founded companies, a college within a university, a new branch campus, and dozens of new academic and extracurricular programs. Since he arrived in Concord in 2020, Cam has also used his know-how in start-up organizations by serving as a mentor to founders of companies who wish to grow and establish roots in Cabarrus County through the venture mentoring service (VMS) program at the Cabarrus Center for Entrepreneurship.
A native of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Cam holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Windsor, a Master of Education from Bowling Green State University, a Master of Business Administration from Tiffin University, and a doctoral degree in higher education administration from The University of Toledo. Cam and his wife, Margarita, have four adult children, and enjoy golf, travel, and the beach.
Jenn Delaney
Director of Capacity Building Services
Robbie Furr
Director of Development
Robbie Furr is a dynamic leader with a strong background in community engagement, strategic planning, and organizational development. A Cabarrus County native, Robbie previously held leadership roles with NC State University’s NC Cooperative Extension, where he developed community programs, led over 500 volunteers, and collaborated with local governments and nonprofits. As a certified facilitator, he guided strategic planning, team building, and professional development initiatives. Robbie holds a Master’s from NC State and a Bachelor’s from UNC Charlotte. He has served as Board Chair for the Cabarrus Arts Council and local Partnerships for Children and is active on Harrisburg’s Planning Board and with the Rotary Club. Robbie lives in Harrisburg with his husband, Peter, and is a proud father and “G-Paw.”
Avalin Inman
Marketing Coordinator
Avalin Inman is a seasoned digital marketing professional with over a decade of expertise in elevating nonprofit and small business digital presence. After nine years with a leading digital marketing agency in Concord, Avalin joined the Greater Cabarrus Foundation to help develop and implement our digital community outreach strategy, while also utilizing her experience with two early-stage companies to support the Foundation as it evolves from a start-up to a thriving community asset. Avalin’s passion is in crafting compelling digital strategies that drive growth and engagement for nonprofit organizations. She has supported the marketing efforts of several nonprofits in the area, including Habitat for Humanity, Families First, and the Cabarrus County Partnership for Children. Avalin lives in Kannapolis with her two four-legged fur babies.