Julia Grumbles

Board Member

Julia Sprunt Grumbles retired as corporate vice president of human resources, public relations, media and corporate marketing resources for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.).  In this capacity, she oversaw all human resources, corporate philanthropy, community affairs, internal and external communications, media relations, advertising planning and placement, photo services, print production and presentation services.  She was also responsible for entertainment, sports and news public relations, as well as overseeing the CNN Studio Tour and the Turner Store.  Additionally, Grumbles served on the TBS, Inc. Executive Committee.

Grumbles served on the Atlanta boards of The Fox Theatre, Atlanta Botanical Garden, The Girls School of Atlanta, Goodwill Industry of Atlanta, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (G-CAPP), and International Women’s Forum (IWF) as Atlanta’s chapter president In Memphis Tennessee, she served on the board of St. Mary’s Episcopal Girls School.

She previously served on the boards of University of North Carolina’s Lineberger Cancer Center, the UNC Health Care System and as board chair of the Institute of Arts and Humanities as well as UNC’s Interim Vice Chancellor for Advancement.  She also served on the national steering committee for the Carolina First campaign, was a co-founder of UNC’s Carolina Women’s Leadership Council and served on the steering committee for Campaign for Carolina’s $5.25 billion campaign.

In addition, she served on the board of trustees for Highlands Biological Foundation as president, UNC’s Horizons,  and on the board of trustees of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is the recipient of UNC’s Davie Award, UNC General Alumni’s Distinguished Service Medal and is a member of the Golden Fleece. 

Grumbles is a native of Memphis, TN, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina and is married to Bill Grumbles.