Chattahoochee Valley Community College Appoints Interim President Annette Funderburk as Permanent Leader

Funderburk has served as CVCC's interim president since December, following the retirement of former president Jackie Screws.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:53pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph in warm tones depicting the blurred scene of a community college campus, with students walking, studying, and interacting, conveying a sense of community and educational opportunity.The appointment of Annette Funderburk as the permanent president of Chattahoochee Valley Community College signals a new era of stability and continuity for the institution.Phenix City Today

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) officials have approved Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker's recommendation to appoint Chattahoochee Valley Community College's (CVCC) Interim President Dr. Annette Funderburk as permanent president during its April monthly board meeting. Funderburk has served as CVCC's interim president since December, following the retirement of former president Jackie Screws.

Why it matters

Funderburk's appointment as permanent president provides stability and continuity for CVCC, which has a strong tradition of serving the East Central Alabama region. Her prior experience leading Ingram State Technical College and her work in statewide workforce development initiatives make her well-suited to guide CVCC's future.

The details

Funderburk transitioned to CVCC on an interim basis after serving seven years as president of Ingram State Technical College, where she led statewide and career-technical education, adult education, and GED programs for the state's institutionalized educational provider serving incarcerated individuals. Before her presidency, Funderburk maintained multiple leadership roles at the ACCS office, supporting governmental affairs, statewide workforce development initiatives and external partnerships.

  • Funderburk has served as CVCC's interim president since December 2025, following the retirement of former president Jackie Screws.
  • The ACCS board approved Funderburk's appointment as permanent president during its April 2026 monthly meeting.

The players

Annette Funderburk

The newly appointed permanent president of Chattahoochee Valley Community College, who previously served as interim president and president of Ingram State Technical College.

Jimmy H. Baker

The chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, who recommended Funderburk's appointment as permanent president of CVCC.

Jackie Screws

The former president of Chattahoochee Valley Community College, who retired in December 2025.

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What they’re saying

“Annette's time serving as interim of Chattahoochee Valley proved she is the right person for the job. She's continued a stable presence at the leadership position, which CVCC has become accustomed to and is continuing to keep the school's momentum as an educational staple for east Alabama.”

— Jimmy H. Baker, Chancellor, Alabama Community College System

“I look forward to building on that strong foundation. In my short time as interim, I have come to know a dedicated faculty and staff and have met with many of our students and talked with them about continuing their hopes and dreams for a bright future of the college.”

— Annette Funderburk

The takeaway

Funderburk's appointment as permanent president of CVCC provides stability and continuity for the college, which has a strong tradition of serving the East Central Alabama region. Her prior experience leading Ingram State Technical College and her work in statewide workforce development initiatives make her well-suited to guide CVCC's future.