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Local Leader to Keynote ECC’s Spring CommencementRon Green

Ron Green, chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region, will deliver the keynote address at Edgecombe Community College’s 2026 Commencement on Friday, May 8.

Green, who has led the organization for 14 years, is widely recognized for strengthening youth development across Nash and Edgecombe counties. Under his leadership, the eight local clubs have incorporated initiatives that support academic achievement.

In 2025, Green received the national Blue Spirit Award, one of the highest honors presented by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The award is given to only five CEOs nationwide for extraordinary service. Green has worked in the Boys & Girls Club movement for more than 26 years. He also serves as a national trainer for Boys & Girls Clubs of America and is dean of the Society of African American Professionals. His past leadership roles include serving on the organization’s President’s National Advisory Council. He is a member of the Achievement Academy Committee for the Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

“Since its founding, Edgecombe Community College has been committed to fostering student success and community prosperity for all, and Ron Green’s work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region aligns with that vision,” said ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod. “He has guided countless young people who have gone on to excel in their careers, and our community has benefitted from his leadership and training.”

A Mississippi native, Green began his higher education journey at Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Miss. where he earned an associate degree. He later completed a bachelor’s degree at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn. He also attended Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., where he played baseball and football before beginning a five-year professional baseball career in the Chicago Cubs organization.

Green has continued to pursue professional development throughout his career. He completed executive education in Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. He holds a certificate in nonprofit management from Duke University. Additionally, Green is a Six Sigma Green Belt, a certified professional and executive coach, and he holds a certification in gamification from the University of Pennsylvania.

“I am ecstatic that Ron accepted our invitation to serve as ECC’s 2026 Commencement speaker,” McLeod said. “I am looking forward to hearing his uplifting message that I know will resonate with our graduates.”

Green lives in Rocky Mount with his wife, Robbie. They have two children, Channing and London, both graduates of North Carolina A&T State University.

ECC’s Commencement ceremony will be held Friday, May 8, at 4 p.m. in Astemo Auditorium, located in the Fleming Building on the Tarboro campus.