Real Estate Foundation Board
The Real Estate Foundation (REF) Board serves to help manage Brightpoint Community College's real estate affairs and to contribute to the mission of the college. The board includes individuals from the college’s service area who have experience in matters related to business, real estate, and economic development. Board members are nominated and elected by the REF Board and include one member from the Brightpoint College Board and one from the Brightpoint educational Foundation Board. The president of the college serves as a board member and the secretary/treasurer. Board members may serve two consecutive four-year terms.
2023-2024 Board Roster
Officers of the Board:
Ms. Donna VanCleave, President
Mr. Ed Pittman, Vice President
Dr. Bill Fiege, Secretary/Treasurer
Members:
Ms. Tammie Collins
Mr. Jake Elder
Mr. Ravi Patel
Mr. Douglas Smith
Mr. Fred Taylor, Executive Director
Winter Break: December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026
The college will be on Winter Break, from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026. During Winter Break, the campuses will be closed, and there will be no on-campus classes or services. Some remote services will be available. Information on these services and how to connect to them are outlined in our news section. Registration for Spring 2026 classes will continue online during Winter Break. Current students may sign up and pay for their classes through their SIS account in myBrightpoint. Our campuses will reopen on January 5, 2026.