Clemson Alumni Association Welcomes Five New Members to its Board of Directors and Announces Board Executive Leadership
The Clemson Alumni Association is proud to announce the appointment of five distinguished alumni to its Board of Directors and the appointment of the new Board Chair and Chair-Elect. These individuals bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to the Clemson community and will help guide the association in its mission to connect and serve more than 200,000 living alumni.
Ben Moody ’16, Chair of the Clemson Alumni Association Board of Directors
Ben Moody ’16 is Finance Director in Corporate Treasury at U.S. Bank in Charlotte and a dedicated Clemson alumnus with a strong record of leadership and service. Since joining the Clemson Alumni Association Board of Directors in 2021, he has served in key leadership roles including Treasurer and Chair-Elect, helping guide the Association’s financial stewardship, strategic priorities and alumni engagement efforts. Moody begins his role as the new Chair of the Board in July 2026.
Caroline Aneskievich Wyatt ’10, ’11, M’15, Chair-Elect of the Clemson Alumni Association Board of Directors
Caroline Aneskievich Wyatt is employed at BMW Group as the Manager of Transformation, Talent Strategy & Leadership Development for the Americas Region and has led international human resources initiatives, including the global rollout of SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and Onboarding during a two-year assignment in Munich, Germany. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to Clemson through service on the Clemson Alumni Association Board of Directors, leadership of the Clemson MBA Alumni Association and mentorship of students and young alumni. A Clemson Young Alumni Roaring10 honoree, Wyatt begins her term as Chair-Elect in July 2026.
Matthew Bockhorst ’20, M’22
Matthew Bockhorst is a financial planner with Capital Advisers, Inc. and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who earned both his bachelor’s degree in Financial Management and MBA from Clemson University. Since graduating, he has remained actively engaged with Clemson through service on the Department of Management Advisory Board, supporting student and academic initiatives. Bockhorst is a former Clemson football student-athlete and was a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Aubrey Harrell ’89
Aubrey Harrell ’89 recently retired as a Partner at KPMG LLP after a distinguished career in accounting and professional services and has remained deeply engaged with Clemson University through extensive volunteer leadership and philanthropic support. He has served in numerous leadership roles, including on the Clemson University Foundation Board, and he was honored with the Clemson Alumni Association’s Distinguished Service Award in 2025 for his contributions to Clemson, his profession and his community.
Charles Hodges II ’92
Chuck Hodges ’92 is a federal tax litigator with Jones Day, an international law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., where he handles federal tax litigation and transfer pricing matters. He also serves as an adjunct professor in the LL.M. in Taxation program at the University of Florida College of Law. He has remained deeply engaged with Clemson University through volunteer leadership, philanthropic support and service to the Powers College of Business, including work with the Atlanta Clemson Club and the College’s Senior Advisory Committee.
Tara McElroy ’04
Tara McElroy ’04 is Vice President of Sales, Americas, for Cricut, Inc., where she leads the company’s Mass Market Omnichannel Retail team and oversees key partnerships with major national retailers. She has remained actively engaged with Clemson University for more than 20 years through volunteer leadership roles including on the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business Advocacy and Engagement Board, where she was a member of the Executive Committee. She previously served on the College’s Alumni Loyalty Board, including a leadership role as chair of the Membership and Recruitment Committee. Her Clemson involvement also includes support of IPTAY’s Hear Her Roar initiative for women’s athletics and participation in the Powers Women’s Leadership Summit.
Victor Parker ’92
Victor Parker ’92 Chief Commercial Officer for Braintree Laboratoires, Inc. a part of Sebela Pharmaceuticals and is an accomplished executive in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic industries. In addition, he serves on the corporate boards of Sebela Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Braintree Laboratories, Inc. with prior board involvement with Renovia Inc., a Women’s Health Company. He has remained deeply engaged with Clemson University through mentorship, philanthropy, student development and industry partnerships, helping create opportunities for Clemson students and alumni throughout his career.
“We are pleased to welcome these five outstanding individuals to our Alumni Association Board,” said Wil Brasington, CEO of the Clemson Alumni Association. “Their collective expertise, passion and dedication to Clemson will help us navigate the opportunities ahead while remaining focused on delivering value to our alumni, donors, students and the entire Clemson Family. Alongside this exceptional group, we are excited to welcome Ben Moody as Chair and Caroline Wyatt as Chair-Elect, creating a strong leadership team that will help shape the future of alumni engagement and service to Clemson University.”
The alumni board has 22 members and is the governing body for the Clemson Alumni Association. Primary responsibilities of the board include general oversight of the programs and initiatives of the association, financial audit and review, the establishment of governing policies and strategic planning.
The Clemson Alumni Association is an open-membership, nonprofit organization. Since its inception in 1896, the program has connected members of the Clemson family, inspiring pride, celebrating achievement, providing service and strengthening relationships. Learn more at www.clemson.edu/alumni.