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Chowan Community Funds Foundation announces new board president and vice president

Lynne LaytonThe board of advisors of the Chowan Community Funds Foundation announces a new advisory board president and vice president.


Lynne Layton was named board president. She is a Chowan County native, JA Holmes High School and Peace College graduate and a local mortgage lender with BB&T. She married her high school sweetheart and has two grown children and a grandson.

Dr. Robert Christian Ford was named board vice president. He is the co-owner of the Chowan Animal Hospital and a graduate of NC State University. He is a member of the vestry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and a husband and father of two children.Dr. Robert Christian Ford


“We are very excited to serve the Chowan Community Funds Foundation board of advisors,” Layton said. “We look forward to working with the board to benefit our local community.”