The Foundation team is dedicated to helping you be the best steward of your God-given resources.
Director of Reynolds Ministries & Programs
ccox@umfwnc.org 888-450-1956 ext. 1511
Read Bio >Associate Director of Reynolds Ministries & Programs
lsmith@umfwnc.org 888-450-1956
Read Bio >Receptionist & Facilities Coordinator
jwooliever@umfwnc.org 888-450-1956 ext. 1500
Read Bio >George Thomas (Tom) Jordan, Chairman of the Board
David Snipes, President
Anne Martin, Vice President
Susan Cothern, Assistant Vice President
Jennifer Davis, Secretary
A.J. Thomas, Assistant Secretary
Rob Byrd, Treasurer
Brad Crossley, Assistant Treasurer
Brad Chapman, Mocksville
Jennifer Davis, Gastonia
Ken Lyon, High Point
Anne Martin, Lake Junaluska
Will Rucker, Shelby
Mark Bailey, Brevard
Tom Jordan, Greensboro
David Mildenburg, Charlotte
Wanda Musgrave, Charlotte
Steve Wilson, Davidson
Pamela Blackstock, Charlotte
Rob Byrd, Charlotte
Tom Latimer, Mint Hill
Bill Mileham, Charlotte
Leesa Sluder, Asheville
Tony Orsbon, Legal Counsel
Paul Leeland, WNCC Resident Bishop
Amy Coles, WNCC Assistant to the Bishop
Mark King, WNCC Conference Treasurer
Caroline Wood, WNCC Director of Missional Engagement & Connectional Relationships
George Coates, WNCC Council on Finance & Administration
Lacy Baynes, Greensboro
Chris Davis, Davidson
Harley Dickson, Asheville
Sam Smith, Charlotte
Carlton Fleming, Deceased
Goldston Harris, Deceased
Johnie Jones, Deceased
Royce O. Reynolds, Deceased
Dr. John Sills, Deceased
Theodore (Ted) Sumner, Deceased
Throughout this site, we hope you see our resounding commitment to be a ministry of the Church, for the Church, throughout western North Carolina and beyond.
The Foundation has actively managed investments since 1985. Since that time, we have grown to become one of the largest United Methodist Foundations with current assets over $200 million.
One of our primary goals is to help you be the best steward of the monies entrusted to you. We offer a variety of fund options to help you best meet your investment goals, while also respecting your tolerance for risk. All of our funds are invested in socially responsible ways that offer competitive returns at competitively low administrative fees.
However, while fund management is a huge part of our ministry, the Foundation is much more:
We believe it is an honor and a privilege to be in ministry with you. We view the work of the Foundation to be a calling. Therefore, we view every encounter with a church, related institution or individual to be an opportunity to strengthen God’s kingdom. Our mission and vision statement underscore our daily commitment:
The United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina, Inc. is a ministry of the Church for the Church, whose mission is to build the Church for generations to come. We fulfill this mission by investing in people, churches and related institutions and innovation. We envision a Church where people live out their discipleship through the faithful stewardship of their God-given resources.
Grace and Peace,
David A. Snipes, President & Executive Director