National Board of American Fundraising Professionals in 2015.

The strength of Virginia Wesleyan University today can be traced in significant ways to the leadership and support of Joan Brock. Many different aspects of the University have benefited from her genuine interest in students, programs and facilities, and from her wise consideration of how to make the University stronger. Mr. and Mrs. Brock have been important and thoughtful benefactors of the University. In recognition of their generous support of the Center for the Study of Religious Freedom, student scholarships, residence hall improvements, athletics programs, and other programs, in 2006 the University named a residence hall complex after them: Joan and Macon Brock Village.

Mrs. Brock’s service and commitment to Virginia Wesleyan University continues a long family tradition. Her uncle, Douglas McIntyre,served as the College’s first registrar and was a member of the faculty for 25 years. Her father, Kenneth R. Perry, served on the Board of Trustees from 1991 until his death in 2004 and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 2002, the first year the College presented honorary degrees.

Joan Brock served for many years in an administrative role at Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. and K & K Toys. She and Macon have been married 52 years. They have three children and six grandchildren.