Alumni Board of Directors

The Jubilate Alumni Board of Directors is composed of current Jubilate members, representatives from University Baptist Church, and Jubilate alumni. We meet twice a year – in person and via Zoom. But most importantly, we support the current members throughout the year with prayer and guidance.

The Current Board

June 2024 – May 2027 Term
Jen Bates (1993-1998)
Laura Fontaine, Board President (1979-1984)
Sarah Labriny Henretty (2014-2017)
Dale Peterson (1974-1977)

June 2025 – May 2028 Term
William Kuebler (2023-2025)
Chuck Starkey, Board Treasurer (1979-1981)
Nick Thornton (2021-2025)
Garry Walton (1973-1975)

June 2026 – May 2029 Term
Mitchell Dudley (1998-2002)
Zach Mast (2003-2006)
Ginny Bowen Olson (1994-1998)
Ric Scott (1989-1993)

Appointed Directors
Megan Sharp, Jubilate Director
Bailey Carver, Jubilate President
Eden Hunter, Jubilate Vice President
Elizabeth Reid, Jubilate Secretary
Nancy Gaines, UBC Representative
Carolyn Lowry, UBC Representative

Meet Our Past President

I sang in Jubilate all four years I was at UVa, from 1986–1990. I was fortunate to be introduced to Jubilate by my church librarian, Becky Sykes, at First Baptist Church, Greensboro; she was a Jubilate alumna. I sang under Len Willingham for three years and Edmund Najera led us my fourth year. Jubilate was a safe haven for me in the midst of the larger University community, a small group where I formed lasting friendships. Looking back, I also really appreciate the difficulty of the music we sang and the musical excellence to which we aspired as a group.

Raleigh, North Carolina has been my home since I graduated in 1990. My husband, Brad, and I have two children, Alex and Elena; we are very involved members of Forest Hills Baptist Church, where I sing in the choir.

Cheryl Holmes Hibbs, Past President, Alumni Board of Directors