The Board of Visitors comprises 14 voting members appointed by the governor to four-year terms and confirmed by the General Assembly. It is the governing body of Christopher Newport, and controls funds, real estate and property, makes rules and regulations, appoints the president and all members of the faculty, and other personnel as required.
If you wish to communicate with the Board of Visitors, please email bov@cnu.edu.
Members
| Position | Name | Governor Appointment | Bio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rector | Lindsey Carney Smith, Esq. '01 | Appointed by Governor Terry McAuliffe effective July 1, 2016 Reappointed by Governor Ralph Northam effective July 1, 2020 |
Lindsey Carney Smith biography |
| Vice-Rector | Terri M. McKnight, CPA '86 | Appointed by Governor Terry McAuliffe effective July 1, 2016 Reappointed by Governor Ralph Northam effective July 1, 2020 |
Terri McKnight biography |
| Secretary | Christy T. Morton '01 | Appointed by Governor Ralph Northam effective November 22, 2019 Reappointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2023 |
Christy Morton biography |
| Member | Brentley K. Archer | Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2023 | Brentley Archer biography |
| Member | Regina P. Brayboy '84 | Appointed by Governor Ralph Northam effective July 1, 2020 | Regina Brayboy biography |
| Member | William A. Estrada, Esq. | Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2023 | William Estrada biography |
| Member | John R. Lawson II | Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2022 | John R. Lawson II biography |
| Member | Kelli Purdy Meadows '96, CPA, CCIFP | Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2022 | Kelli Purdy Meadows biography |
| Member | Sean D. Miller | Appointed by Governor Ralph Northam effective July 1, 2021 | Sean D. Miller biography |
| Member | C. Larry Pope | Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2022 | C. Larry Pope biography |
| Member | LTC (R) Boris G. Robinson '89 | Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2022 | LTC (R) Boris G. Robinson '89 biography |
| Member | The Honorable Ronald L. Tillett | Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to an unexpired term, beginning on July 1, 2022 | The Honorable Ronald L. Tillett |
| Member | Lee Vreeland, EdD | Appointed by Governor Ralph Northam effective July 1, 2021 | Lee Vreeland, EdD biography |
| Member | Judy Ford Wason | Appointed by Governor Terry McAuliffe effective July 1, 2017 Reappointed by Governor Ralph Northam effective July 1, 2021 |
Judy Ford Wason biography |
| Faculty Representative | Dr. Brian M. Puaca | Department of History | |
| Student Representative | Katelyn Bennett '24 | Student Government Association President | |
| Alumni Representative | The Honorable Nathaniel Fontaine '07 | Alumni Society President | |
| Board Liaison | Amie Dale | Executive Director of University Events and Special Projects | |
| Board Liaison | Sherry Crotts | Executive Administrative Assistant |