Joint City University Advisory Board
About the JCUAB
The Joint City University Advisory Board was created in 1985 for the purpose of improving the quality of life for those in the Clemson community. It is the expressed desire of both Clemson University and the City of Clemson to build on the positive relationship historically present between the two parties. In 2019, the growth and change in the area prompted a restructuring of the board to include established work groups to allow the board to continue to be effective in its mission.
The JCUAB shall be the official body of representatives responsible for:
- strengthening the relationship between the City of Clemson and Clemson University
- strengthening relationships for the Clemson area and University communities
- initiating solutions in implementing partnership initiatives
- preparing an annual budget with expenses shared equally between the City of Clemson and Clemson University
Community Missions
The JCUAB is an advisory board. Its mission shall be to identify issues of mutual concern while maintaining open and transparent communications with all relevant parties and departments within both the City and the University. The issues typically involve but are not limited to:
- Planning and land use
- Student housing
- Growth in enrollment and its impact on the community at large
- Area transportation and parking
- Security and public safety
- Public works and utilities
- Fiscal responsibility and impact
Collaborative Approach
Once identified and agreed upon by the JCUAB and in consultation with the University president and City mayor, the issues shall be researched jointly with any proposed solutions presented to the respective governing or administrative officials. The consideration of any proposed solution will always be in the context of mutual benefit. Proposed solutions are not binding on either party but must be approved separately as appropriate.
The JCUAB exists to create the highest degree of collaboration between the City of Clemson and Clemson University. This will always involve open, honest and cooperative communications between all parties. The JCUAB shall always be an organization striving to support each other in our individual and mutual goals and objectives.
JCUAB Workgroups, 2022-23
| Economic Development | |
| Name | Affiliation |
| Merritt Rechichar, Chair | Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Robert Halfacre | City of Clemson |
| Doug Zirbel | Business Owner |
| Shontavia Johnson | Clemson University |
| Andy Blondeau | City of Clemson |
| Lindsey Newton | City of Clemson |
| Brittany Chapman | Business Owner |
| Phil Landreth | Clemson University |
| George Smith | Clemson University |
| Kryssa Cooper | Clemson University |
| Housing | |
| Name | Affiliation |
| Allison Gantte, Chair | City of Clemson |
| Gary Wiser | Clemson University |
| David Kuskowski | Clemson University |
| Alesia Smith | Clemson University/City of Clemson |
| Jacob Peabody | City of Clemson |
| Pete Knudsen | Clemson University |
| Leasa Evinger | Clemson University |
| Public Safety | |
| Name | Affiliation |
| Sarah Custer, Chair | Clemson University |
| John Duckworth | City of Clemson |
| Judge Nikki Munn | City of Clemson |
| Jorge Campos | City of Clemson |
| Captain Nate Heard | City of Clemson |
| Greg Mullen | Clemson University |
| Rick Cramer | Clemson University |
| Public Works | |
| Name | Affiliation |
| Nathan Hinkle, Chair | City of Clemson |
| Todd Barnette | Clemson University |
| Catherine Watt | City of Clemson |
| Pete Knudsen | Clemson University |
| Cody Lingefelt | City of Clemson |
| Transportation | |
| Name | Affiliation |
| Dan Hofmann, Chair | Clemson University |
| Sammy Grant | City of Clemson |
| Wayna Sarasua | Clemson University |
| Fran McGuire | City of Clemson |
| Kat Moreland | Clemson University |
| Laura Smith | City of Clemson |
| Kathy Bush Hobgood | Clemson University |
| Humanities, Arts, Recreation | |
| Name | Affiliation |
| Jennifer Goree, Chair | Clemson University |
| Kyle Young | Clemson University |
| Chad Carson | Green Crescent Trail Rep |
| Kade Herrick | Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Jay Bennett | City of Clemson |
| Dave Frock | Clemson University |
| Joan Phillips | City of Clemson |
| Angela Agard | City of Clemson |
| Bob Brookover | Clemson University/City of Clemson |
| Denise Woodward-Detrich | Clemson University |
| Communications | |
| Name | Affiliation |
| Sarah Wickham, Chair | City of Clemson |
| Lowell Arwood | City of Clemson |
| Philip Sikes | Clemson University |
| Joe Galbraith | Clemson University |
| John Fulmer | City of Clemson |
