Ingram State Technical College president steps down, interim named
Annette Funderburk – Photo from Alabama Community College System
Annette Funderburk is stepping down as president of Ingram State Technical College.
The college says her resignation is effective November 16. She is returning to the Alabama Community College System as special assistant to the chancellor.
Funderburk served nearly 10 years with the ACCS as director of external affairs prior to her appointment as interim president of Ingram State in 2017, and permanent appointment in 2018. In 2021, Funderburk managed the consolidation of ACCS correctional-education programs to Ingram State.
“Annette has been an exceptional leader for Ingram State Technical College over the past 7 years, strengthening its mission and expanding opportunities for students to gain the skills needed to change their lives,” Jimmy Baker, ACCS Chancellor, said. “While she will be greatly missed at Ingram, we are fortunate that she is not leaving us but rather continuing her service to the System in a new capacity. Her experience, insight, and steadfast commitment to our mission will continue to benefit all our colleges and the communities we serve as she steps into her new role.”
David Walters – Photo from Alabama Community College System
ACCS Vice Chancellor of Adult Education and Correctional Education David Walters will become the interim leader of Ingram State effective November 17. Walters, who serves as a board member for the National Association of State Directors of Adult Education, joined the ACCS in 2014. Walters has nearly 30 years of experience in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education. During his tenure, Alabama’s adult education programs have expanded to more than 400 locations, and programs. Career and college pathways specific to adult education have also been introduced systemwide.
Since the mid-1960s, Ingram State has served a 100% incarcerated adult population. It is located in Deatsville.
As an accredited member of the ACCS, Ingram State is the sole correctional education provider in Alabama, offering career technical, adult education and job skills training at 17 prisons and 12 Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Parole facilities.
