David E. Brooks, '74, has been appointed to Lumbee Guaranty Bank's board of directors.  

A lifelong resident of Pembroke, Dr. Brooks is the owner of Pembroke Veterinary Hospital. He is a graduate of UNCP and the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine.

"Dr. Brooks is an esteemed member of our community and a highly respected professional with longstanding ties to Lumbee Guaranty Bank," said Larry R. Chavis, chairman of the Board of Directors.

"We will benefit greatly from his vision, his business expertise, and his earnest concern for our customers."

Brooks was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Tuskegee University's Veterinary College and N.C among his many honors. Veterinary Medical Association's 2021 Distinguished Veterinarian of the Year. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association and N.C. Association of Minority Veterinarians. A lifetime member of the UNC-Pembroke Alumni Association, he received an Outstanding Alumnus Award and is often called upon to be a keynote speaker at events, ceremonies and symposiums in our community.