JSCC announces new president

Shannon Hair was named the seventh president of James Sprunt Community College

KENASVILLE — James Sprunt Community College is entering a new chapter with the appointment of Shannon Hair as its seventh president, officially approved Jan. 16 by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. JSCC announced Hair will take the reins in early February.

Hair’s career spans over two decades and bridges higher education, workforce development, and regional economic growth. According to the announcement made by James Sprunt Community College last week, at Danville Community College in Virginia, Hair led initiatives that connected students with real-world skills, expanded fundraising efforts, and strengthened ties between the college and local businesses. Prior to that, Hair spent over a decade with Dewberry, Inc., helping communities in Virginia and North Carolina secure funding for major workforce and infrastructure projects.

A lifelong learner, Hair holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from National University, a master’s in Higher Education Administration from the University of Nebraska, and a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Old Dominion University, along with technical degrees from Danville Community College.

“The Board of Trustees and James Sprunt Community College look forward to welcoming Dr. Shannon Hair to campus and beginning this next chapter of leadership,” stated the announcement.