Dr. Herbert L. King, Jr. hit the ground running in his first days as 16th president of Lees-McRae. He will be involved in events across campus during the busy months of summer. King was elected to the role of president by the Board of Trustees on January 19, 2018. Since then, he has met with various campus community groups including students, faculty and staff, to aid in a smooth transition before taking office. More.