Troubled Morris Brown College realigns board

ATLANTA - Morris Brown College, the historically black school that was stripped of its accreditation last month, is revamping its board of trustees to bring in more people with business experience. <br> <br> The board added six new members Wednesday, including five with business experience. <br> <br> The additions, combined with the resignations and retirements of several members, means that nearly half of the board is now comprised of new members. <br> <br> Board chairman Frank Cummings says the college aggressively sought out individuals with business experience to help with its recovery plan. <br> <br> The school, millions of dollars in debt, is appealing the loss of its accreditation, yanked largely because of its shaky finances. <br> <br> The new board appointees are: <br> <br> - Isaac Blythers, president of Atlanta Gas Light Company and Chattanooga Gas Company <br> <br> - James Young, president and CEO of Citizens Trust Bank <br> <br> - Joan King, retired partner at Accenture <br> <br> - Bishop Eddie Long, founder and pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church <br> <br> - Leroy Smith, senior vice president and international manager of GMAC Commercial Finance <br> <br> - Miranda Mack McKenzie, director of corporate affairs at Anheuser Busch Companies.

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