Photo by Chase Reynolds Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts, center, is joined by University of North Carolina Board of Governors member C. Philip Byers, fourth from right, and members of App State’s Board of Trustees for the Innovation District groundbreaking ceremony, held March 25 at the top of Bodenheimer Drive. Pictured during the March 25 ceremony, from left to right, are Geroge Baldwin, executive director for corporate and foundation relations; Dr. Lee Ball, chief sustainability officer; J.J. Brown, vice chancellor of student affairs; Dr. Neva Specht, vice provost for faculty policies and development; Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris, provost and executive vice chancellor; Chancellor Sheri Everts; Dr.