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 Member
Eden Hunter, Jubilate Member
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