Impact Alamance is guided by a Board of Directors made up of community leaders with experience across health care, education, business, nonprofit leadership, public service, and civic life.
Together, our board helps steward the foundation’s mission, strengthen community partnerships, and guide investments that support a healthier, smarter, and stronger Alamance County.
Chair, Impact Alamance Board Director
LeAndra “Nikki” Ratliff is a native of Alamance County and serves as Chief Operating Officer for Burlington Housing Authority/Burlington Development Corporation, where she oversees resident services and occupancy. Her work reflects a longstanding commitment to serving people and helping strengthen the community she calls home.
Nikki has spent her career in human services, with experience that includes campus admissions and case management at Elon Homes for Children and service as a foster care social worker with the Guilford County Department of Social Services. Throughout her career, she has valued opportunities to support individuals and families and to contribute to work that makes a meaningful difference in their lives.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UNC Greensboro and a nonprofit management certificate from Duke University. Beyond her professional work, Nikki has been grateful for the opportunity to serve Alamance County through numerous boards, volunteer organizations, and community initiatives. She considers it an honor to give her time and experience to organizations working to make the community stronger and to help create opportunities for others.
Of all the roles she holds, Nikki is most proud to be the mother of her two children, Christian and Ava.
Vice-Chair, Impact Alamance Board Director
Kathy Colville is the Associate Dean of the Office of Community Engagement and Outreach at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work. She previously served as President and CEO of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine, where she worked to advance nonpartisan, evidence-based health policy.
From 2014 to 2020, Kathy led Cone Health’s Healthy Communities department, directing teams focused on improving access to health care, affordable housing, and healthy food for vulnerable communities across the region.
She serves as Volunteer Faculty for the Jim Bernstein Community Health Leadership Fellowship and on the UNC Greensboro Public Health Education Advisory Board and the Alumni Advisory Committee of the UNC Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health. Her commitment to community and public health leadership extends beyond these roles, as she has also served on several local and regional health-focused boards, including the Alamance County Health Department Board, Alamance County Community YMCA, AuthoraCare Collective, and United Way of North Carolina.
Kathy earned a bachelor’s degree in comparative literature from Brown University, master’s degrees in social work and public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a doctoral degree in public administration from North Carolina State University.
Vice-Chair, Impact Alamance Board Director
Griffin McClure brings professional expertise in management, business, and community leadership to the Impact Alamance Board of Directors. He studied Management and Society at UNC Chapel Hill and serves on several Impact Alamance committees, including Program, Equity, Governance, and Grant Advisory.
McClure’s commitment to Alamance County is reflected in his service with many local organizations. His leadership roles have included service on Graham City Council, Board Chair of the ARMC Charitable Foundation, Board Chair of United Way of Alamance County, and Board Chair of the Alamance Chamber.
He lives in Graham with his wife and two children and continues his family’s legacy by operating a 120-year-old business first opened by his great-grandfather. He also helped organize a campaign that raised more than $50,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Dr. Yun Boylston is a pediatrician at Burlington Pediatrics/Mebane Pediatrics. As a physician partner, she champions innovative strategies and operational effectiveness that help build and sustain a strong independent practice.
Yun graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in biochemical sciences. She earned her medical degree and completed her training at Baylor College of Medicine, then received her MBA from Duke University with a concentration in Health Sector Management. She is also a 2020 Margolis Scholar at the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy.
A leader across the health care continuum, Yun serves as a trustee for Cone Health and board chair of Carolina Complete Health. She has also served as a board director for the North Carolina Pediatric Society, where she received the Society’s inaugural Rising Star Early Career Physician Award.
She mentors future health care professionals as a lecturer and preceptor at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine and serves as an advisor for Duke University’s Health Sector Management program. She is also active in her business and alumni communities, serving on the NC Banking Board of Atlantic Union Bank and as a board director of the Harvard Alumni Association.
Secretary, Impact Alamance Board Director
Nicole Alston serves on the Impact Alamance Board of Directors and contributes through several leadership roles, including Executive Committee member, Equity Committee member, and Board Secretary.
A North Carolina native, Nicole brings more than 20 years of professional experience in nutrition and dietetics. She currently serves as Nutrition Program Director for Alamance County, overseeing programs and staff connected to the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and the Medical Nutrition Therapy Program.
Outside of her professional work, Nicole has served as a musician at Kimes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church for more than 20 years. She also volunteers with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and serves on the Board of Trustees for Kimes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
Her proudest accomplishment is being a mother to her four boys.
Chair Emeritus, Impact Alamance Board Director
F.D. Hornaday is a native of Alamance County and the Chief Executive Officer of Knit-Wear Fabrics, Inc. He brings more than 50 years of experience in North Carolina’s textile industry and decades of local leadership to the Impact Alamance Board of Directors.
F.D. joined the Alamance Regional Medical Center Board of Directors in 1999 and became chair of that board in 2009. He worked closely on the 2013 merger with Cone Health and later served as Chair of the Cone Health Board of Trustees.
For more than 50 years, he has served the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club Advisory Council in numerous roles. He is also an active member of Front Street United Methodist Church and has been involved with several other local organizations.
F.D. is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He and his wife, Mary Zeta, have two sons and five grandchildren.
Treasurer, Impact Alamance Board Director
Thomas “Ted” Chandler is President and CEO of Chandler Holdings, Inc. He joined Impact Alamance as a founding board member in 2014 after serving on the Alamance Regional Medical Center board.
Since joining the foundation’s board, Ted has been active on the Executive Committee and serves as Treasurer.
A graduate of Appalachian State University, Ted has served in volunteer roles for more than 20 organizations. He currently serves on the boards of the Alamance County Economic Development Foundation, Cone Health Board of Trustees, and chairs the Cone Health Philanthropy Board.
Ted and his wife, Teresa, have three children and four grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with family, relaxing in the mountains, traveling, and playing golf.
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Kimberly Romero is the Assistant Dean of Admissions for Inclusive Excellence at Elon University. A first-generation college graduate and Burlington native, she brings experience in education, college access, and inclusive student support to the Impact Alamance Board of Directors.
Kimberly graduated from Cummings High School, attended Wake Forest University with majors in Politics & International Affairs and Spanish, and holds a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Louisiana State University. She began her career as an elementary school teacher in Miami, Florida, through Teach for America before returning to Burlington to focus on higher education and college admissions.
At Elon, Kimberly serves on the President’s Advisory Council for Inclusive Excellence and the Latinx/Hispanic Advisory Council. In her role, she leads strategy and advocacy efforts focused on equity and building a more diverse and inclusive undergraduate community.
Kimberly is a proud Graham resident where she resides with her husband. They enjoy serving their community, traveling, and spending quality time with loved ones across North Carolina.
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Albion Ida is a Commercial Relationship Manager with Atlantic Union Bank and brings more than 10 years of banking experience to the Impact Alamance Board of Directors.
Albion earned his bachelor’s degree from Guilford College, where he played varsity soccer and was named to the ODAC All Academic Team. He has completed the RMA Commercial School of Lending and the North Carolina School of Banking.
He is also a graduate of the Alamance Chamber’s Leadership Alamance program and Atlantic Union Bank’s leadership programs.
Albion serves on the Graham Rotary Club board.
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Beth Brehler is a higher education leader committed to advancing student success, expanding access to education, and strengthening communities through collaborative partnerships.
She serves as Vice President of the Student Experience at Alamance Community College, where she provides strategic leadership for enrollment access, advising and onboarding systems, and integrated student support services that help students enter, navigate, and complete their educational goals.
Throughout her career, Beth has led cross-functional initiatives that strengthen collaboration between education and community partners and improve how institutions respond to the needs of diverse learners. Her work focuses on removing barriers and creating clear, student-centered pathways to opportunity.
Beth lives in Mebane and values being part of the local community. She is the proud mother of two sons.
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Ben Overby is a managing partner at The Vernon Law Firm in Burlington, where he has practiced since 2001. His legal work focuses on business and corporate law, estate planning, and civil litigation.
Before joining The Vernon Law Firm, Ben served as a judicial law clerk to former North Carolina Court of Appeals Chief Judge Sidney S. Eagles, Jr.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his J.D., summa cum laude, from Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Campbell Law Review.
Ben is an active community leader who has served on multiple nonprofit boards, including The Burlington School, Family Abuse Services of Alamance County, and Burlington Recreation and Parks. He also supports local schools and youth athletics and has served as both Vice President and Treasurer of the Walter M. Williams High School Athletic Booster Club.
He is active in his church community and has held several leadership roles. He and his wife, Katie, have three sons.
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Pete Stearns is Lead Pastor of St. Mark’s Community Church in Burlington. St. Mark’s has deep roots in Alamance County and has served the community for more than 160 years.
In 2021, Pete and his family moved to Alamance County from the Chicago area, where he served as a pastor at Christ Church for 14 years. He completed his undergraduate and graduate work at Wheaton College.
Pete has seen how investment in local communities can expand opportunities for families and children. He has advocated for public schools, served as a member of the Strategic Plan Committee, and supported St. Mark’s ongoing work to provide school supplies and tutoring for students with need.
He and his wife, Brittany, have three young sons. Their family enjoys exploring Alamance County, supporting local businesses, hiking, visiting parks, and cheering on their boys in recreational sports.
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Chad Boore is President of Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington and Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville, both part of Cone Health. He leads strategic direction, operational performance, and community engagement efforts for the two hospitals.
Chad is dedicated to advancing high-quality, patient-centered care. He works closely with clinical and administrative teams to expand access, improve outcomes, and build strong partnerships across the health care landscape.
He brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience across nonprofit, for-profit, and academic health care systems. Before joining Cone Health, he served as market chief operating officer at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, part of Trinity Health. He previously served as eastern region CEO for OSF HealthCare in Peoria, Illinois, and as president of OSF St. Joseph Medical Center.
Chad holds an MBA with a concentration in health care administration from the University of New Orleans and earned his bachelor’s degree from Truman State University.
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Preston Hammock is Senior Vice President of Business and Partnership Development at Cone Health, where he leads enterprise-wide growth initiatives. He previously served as regional president for Cone Health’s Greensboro market and held key leadership roles, including President of Alamance Regional Medical Center and The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.
Preston earned a master’s degree in health care administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Duke University.
He is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and received the organization’s 2013 Regent Award. His honors also include the Alamance County Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Award.
Preston serves on the Executive Committee of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Board of the North Carolina Healthcare Association, and the President’s Advisory Council at Elon University. He also volunteers with the Duke University Alumni Admissions Association.
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