Dr. Connie Haire has a background in public education, higher education and business. Haire retired as vice president of Southwestern Community College’s Macon Campus and, as the college’s chief development officer and executive director of the SCC Foundation, she successfully led the staff efforts to secure several million dollars in support of college student scholarships and programs. A passionate volunteer, she is currently director of Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and serves on the board of directors of Angel Medical Center, the Cashiers Historical Society, and Blue Ridge Public Radio. She lives in Sylva.
Stewards of the Southern Blue Ridge
