Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathon Oliver and John Rebholz, the reappointment of Dr. Debra Windley, and the addition of Mackenzie Conaway, Student Government Association president, to its Board of Trustees. Their combined experience in public safety, financial services, business, government, and student leadership will strengthen the board’s role in guiding the college’s mission.
The college also extends its sincere gratitude to outgoing trustees Teresa Canady, Jim Chrisman, Julia Lodge, and Marya Shavender for their insight and dedicated service to Beaufort CCC. Their leadership has been instrumental in supporting students and advancing the college’s vision for accessible, high-quality education.
Jonathon Oliver
Oliver brings a distinguished background in both public safety and financial services. A financial advisor with Edward Jones, he previously served 25 years with the Colorado Department of Public Safety, including leadership roles as a Colorado State Patrol Captain and Deputy Director of Emergency Communications. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Since relocating to eastern North Carolina, he has enjoyed continuing education courses through Beaufort CCC’s culinary arts program. Oliver lives in Chocowinity with his wife, Melynda, and their two children, Anna and Connor.
John Rebholz
Rebholz adds decades of experience in business and public service to the board. He spent 30 years with Ford Motor Company in Sales and Service before moving into small business consulting with a focus on process improvements. He also served five years as a Beaufort County Commissioner, where he worked with Beaufort County Schools and Beaufort CCC to address workforce needs, efforts that helped lay the foundation for the Beaufort Promise initiative. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Oakland University and pursued graduate studies at DePaul University. Rebholz has served on the Beaufort CCC Foundation Board for several years, supporting the college’s mission. He and his wife, Shelly, have been married for 56 years and are the proud parents of three sons, as well as grandparents to four granddaughters and two grandsons.
Building on a Strong Foundation
With the new appointments, the Beaufort CCC Board of Trustees continues its tradition of combining strong community connections with professional expertise. Trustees provide oversight and guidance to ensure the college remains responsive to the educational and workforce development needs of the region.