Larry H. Somerville

Chair

Board Member Since 2019

Retired Executive VP

Larry H. Somerville is excited to serve on the board of CIS Wake County. “The work that is being done impacts students positively – in schools, in communities, and at home – and will produce fruit for generations to come.”

Larry is a retired executive of the biopharmaceutical industry. He was the Executive
Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Lung Biotechnology (subsidiary of United
Therapeutics Corporation) and a member of the parent company’s Executive
Management Team. He was responsible for the global commercialization of marketed
products and ensured the success of pipeline development compounds, in-license
candidates and alliance management.

Larry earned a bachelor degree in Business Education from Livingstone College in
Salisbury, North Carolina and completed executive management programs at Wharton School of Business, Columbia University, University of Michigan, and CranfieldUniversity, Bedfordshire, UK.

Testimonials

As the son of a public school educator, the value of education opportunities for all children was always of great importance. My professional connections with CIS Wake co-founders, Glenn Williams and Alex Holmes, introduced me to CIS, but the mission and the people hooked me.

Mark Larson

Board Member

I want to be a part of the solution of empowering and providing resources to help students fulfill
their goals and dreams.

Trey Jones

Board Member

“We can improve [student] attendance by helping them find a dream to chase.”

Chris Evans

Board Member

CIS Wake is committed to improving the lives and future of each student it touches. I am proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of such an illustrious history.

Cathy Thomas-Jones

Certified Educator

Communities In Schools of Wake County has played a significant role in my life. The organization has supported me in several ways from elementary school to my masters degree. The dedication and commitment of the network is unmatched. I am proud to be a board member and honored that I have the opportunity to pay it forward.

Chantel

Alumni In Motion, Board

Come with me to the learning center…they can help you get smarter.

Anthony

CIS Wake Student

The more knowledge we have, the better. Please volunteer with Communities In Schools because any lessons you can teach would be welcomed. Give all you can, even if it’s just a little.

Alshanice

Former CIS Wake Student