The High Point Community Foundation is guided by a volunteer Board of Trustees who reflect the heart of our community. Representing a broad range of professional backgrounds and lived experiences, our trustees provide thoughtful leadership and oversight to ensure lasting impact across High Point.

We are honored to welcome our newest trustees and thankful for their commitment to service, stewardship, and community.

Brandon Hedrick

Brandon Hedrick attended University of North Carolina Wilmington – B.S. Business Administration, Accounting and North Carolina State University – Master of Science in Accounting, Finance Concentration.  He currently works as a Tax Partner at Smith Leonard Accountants & Consultants with more than 15 years of experience in public accounting, including broad experience in all areas of taxation. In addition to providing traditional compliance and planning services to tax clients, he has worked closely with our tax partners in serving a large publicly traded client on a multi-year engagement as an outsourced Tax Director.  He regularly applies his strength and knowledge in the IT field to assist Smith Leonard in our endeavor to be a technologically strong firm, both internally and for our clients.

Brandon lives with his wife, and two children in Randolph County, NC. Prior to joining Smith Leonard, Brandon owned a commercial fishing operation. In his spare time, he is an avid hunter and fisherman and has channeled his commitment to living a healthy lifestyle into a passion for both CrossFit and beekeeping. He also enjoys golf, both in his personal endeavors and through work functions.

Beth Koonce

Beth graduated in 1977 from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in Classics and then graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill Law School in 1980. She has been practicing law in High Point with Roberson Haworth & Reese since that time in the areas of real estate, municipal law and estate planning. She currently serves as Town Attorney for Jamestown and City Attorney for Archdale.

Beth also currently serves on the High Point ABC Board and has served in the past on the City’s Planning & Zoning Commission, the United Way Board, NC Shakespeare Festival Board, Arts Council Board, Community Theatre Board, and the Board of the High Point Museum.  She enjoys reading, watching sports, working on her family farm and spending time with her friends.