Talladega College has formed a Presidential Search Committee to look for the college’s next president.

The committee, made up of trustees, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members will play a critical role in selecting the next leader for the 157-year-old Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

“I am pleased to appoint and introduce the Talladega College Presidential Search Committee members. Each individual brings a wealth of diverse expertise, professional interests, and accomplishments to the table,” said Ms. Rica Lewis-Payton, ‘81, Chairwoman of the Talladega College Board of Trustees.

Talladega College President Dr. Gregory J. Vincent resigned in June.

The search committee consists of:

• Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, Interim President
• Dr. Pamlea Brady, Faculty Representative, Department Chair, and Assistant Professor of Chemistry
• Mr. Douglas Brewer, Talladega College Trustee
• Ms. Kristie Brooks Purnell, ‘91, Talladega College Trustee and President, Talladega College National Alumni Association
• Dr. Robiaun Charles, Talladega College Trustee
• Mr. Kelvin Cunningham, Talladega County Commissioner
• Mr. Robert Dickerson, Talladega College Trustee
• Dr. Isaiah Hugley, ’79, Talladega College Trustee and Immediate Past Board Chair
• Dr. Glenda Johnson, ‘81, Alumni Representative and former University Professor
• Mr. Chad Jones, President and CEO, First Bank of Alabama
• Mr. Calvin Littlejohn, Staff Representative, Director of Career Exploration and Professional Development
• Dr. Marc A. Love, ’93, Talladega College Trustee
• Rakeb Tilahun, ‘26, Student Representative
• Becky Watson, Executive Director, AIDB Foundation