Builders Insurance Group Commits $500,000 to Appalachian State University
Builders Insurance Group has committed $500,000 to Appalachian State University to modernize and relocate the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center inside Peacock Hall. The funding, spearheaded by company president and CEO and 1987 App State alumnus Todd Campbell, supports expanded facilities for the Walker College of Business program as construction work advances on the Boone campus.
Peacock Hall Renovation Relocates Brantley Risk and Insurance Center
The Brantley Risk and Insurance Center will move to a high-visibility location near the Howard Street entrance of Peacock Hall.
Todd Campbell and Builders Insurance Group Expand Student Engagement
Todd Campbell took over as president and CEO of Builders Insurance Group in 2021. Beyond corporate financial support, Campbell personally engages with students by participating in the International Insurance Markets course, helping coordinate company visits, and hosting student groups during their study abroad trips to London. He and his wife, Laurie, previously established the Campbell Family Scholarship in 2009 and the Laurie and Todd Campbell Fund for Academic Excellence in 2024.
Program Impact and Enrollment Growth at Walker College of Business
App State’s risk management and insurance program has expanded by 60% over the past three years, enrolling more than 190 students. During the 2025–26 academic year, the Brantley Center distributed $66,000 in scholarships to 38 students, coordinated 121 mentorship sessions, and facilitated 16 travel opportunities engaging 137 students, while maintaining a five-year average job placement rate of 96%.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Brantley Center Expansion
What specific facility improvements are planned for the new Brantley Center location?
The redesigned space near the Howard Street entrance of Peacock Hall will include a large group meeting area and a separate space where students can meet privately with corporate recruiters and visitors.
How does Todd Campbell participate in App State academic courses beyond financial donations?
Todd Campbell meets with students enrolled in the International Insurance Markets course (FIN 4800) before and during their required spring study abroad experience in London, where he helps arrange company visits and hosts the student group.
What level of financial support did the Brantley Center provide to students recently?
During the 2025–26 academic year, the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center awarded $66,000 in scholarship support to 38 students.
The Peacock Hall addition and renovation project is projected to extend the lifespan of the building by 30 to 50 years.
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