A certified executive coach, entrepreneur, mentor and trusted advisor to multiple startups, global teams and nonprofits, Linda brings extensive leadership experience to the Club Board. From cofounding a clinical stage pharmaceutical company to launching and sustaining business ventures, her contributions to The Cedars will be as far reaching as her many accomplishments.

Senior living is Perry Aycock’s specialty and passion. As President of The Cedars, he brings a distinguished real estate career and multiple decades of advocacy for the senior demographic to his leadership role. A Chapel Hill resident since 2002, he serves on the Stewardship Committee of the University Presbyterian Church. Perry and his wife, Kara,…

For more than 20 years, Jerry VanSant provided management and technical support to development programs throughout the world, making 80 international trips to more than 40 countries. Jerry is active in both paid and volunteer work, serving on several state and local non-profit boards. Along with serving on the Club Board, his current focus is…

A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Meg Peery McLaughlin is an ordained Minister who has served a variety of congregations. Since August 2019, she and her husband Jarrett have served as Co-Pastors at University Presbyterian Church. As a member of the Club Board, Meg brings her spirit, passion and…

A former Associate Professor of Political Science at West Point, Frederick Black received his graduate training at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Policy. Active in both the Chapel Hill and Carrboro communities, he has chaired and served on a number of local boards and committees, as well as serving on the advisory board…