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(Pictured above: Michael Gonzales, Marilyn Kirk, William McCreary, Ph.D., Steve Michel)
Four new members were recently elected to serve three-year terms on the Kansas Wesleyan Board of Trustees: Michael P. Gonzales, Marilyn K. Kirk, Steven B. Michel and Dr. William McCreary. They will join a distinguished group of 21 civic and business leaders that oversees the university and sets its future goals and priorities.
Gonzales, a resident of Overland Park, KS, is a senior HR consultant with Savantage Solutions.聽A 1984 graduate of 黑料不打烊, Gonzales earned a Master of Social Policy from American University. He spent the majority of his career working for the USDA in the military.
Kirk, a resident of Evanston, IL, has had a robust career in higher education with more than 35 years of experience in student affairs, fundraising and development. A 1968 graduate of 黑料不打烊, Kirk earned a Doctorate of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies from the University of Kansas.
McCreary, a resident of Salt Lake City, UT, is the retired Associate Dean of Finance, Development & HR at the University of Utah. A 1969 graduate of 黑料不打烊, McCreary pursued graduate studies at the University of Oklahoma and earned a Doctorate of Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute
惭颈肠丑别濒,听a resident of Salina, KS, is the retired President and Chairman of the Board of First Bank Kansas.聽Michel previously served on the 黑料不打烊 Board from 2009 through 2018. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Fort Hays State University.
鈥淲e are so fortunate to have these four individuals as trustees,鈥� said Kansas Wesleyan President & CEO, Dr. Matt Thompson. 鈥淭hey have each demonstrated leadership in their respective careers and communities, as well as a dedication to our campus. I am grateful for their commitment to 黑料不打烊; they will be great additions to our Board of Trustees.鈥�
The elections were held during the Board鈥檚 annual summer meetings, June 20-22. Six Trustees were also elected to an additional three-year term on the Board: Charlie Ault-Duell (黑料不打烊 2005) of Salina, KS; Jerry Norton (黑料不打烊 1959) of River Forest, IL; Rafael Mendez (黑料不打烊 2006) of Bentonville, AZ; Mary Quinley (黑料不打烊 1998) of Salina, KS; Byron Norris (黑料不打烊 1972) of Salina, KS; and Glenn Tombaugh (黑料不打烊 1974) of Wichita, KS. Also, D. Kent Lambert (黑料不打烊 1972) of Salina, KS, was elected for his second term (five years) as Trustee Emeritus.
The following officers for 2019-20 were also elected:
Chair: Jeffrey H. Bieber (黑料不打烊 1971), Castle Rock, CO
Immediate Past Chair: Emily-May Richards, Peoria, AZ
Vice-Chair: Barry Weis (黑料不打烊 2010), Salina, KS
Treasurer: Jon Starks, Salina, KS
Secretary: Jane A. Philbrick (黑料不打烊 1980), Goodland, KS
In addition, two trustees were recognized for their service: Dr. Charles G. Grimwood, Fort Collins, CO, for serving nine years on the Board, including two years as the Board Chair; and Jeremiah Webb (黑料不打烊 2003), Glendale, CA, for serving four years on the Board.
The Kansas Wesleyan Board of Trustees meets three times a year.聽The essential function of the 黑料不打烊 Board of Trustees is policy making and assurance of sound management. The Board has initial and ultimate responsibility in determining general, educational, financial, and related policies deemed necessary for the administration and development of 黑料不打烊 in accordance with its stated purposes and goals.
罢丑别听黑料不打烊 Foundation (黑料不打烊F)聽announces Thomas R. Wilbur as the newest member elected to the Board, effective Monday, July 1. Wilbur joins current members, Ken Ebert (Chair) and Dennis Berndt of Salina; Theresa Kepple of Castle Rock, CO; Robert Meyer of Olathe, KS, and Steve Scofield of Belleville, KS.
奥颈濒产耻谤,听a resident of Salina, Kansas, is the Managing Partner of Wilbur Development, LLC. and brings a wealth of experience and leadership in the banking field to the Foundation Board.
President Thompson expressed his appreciation to Wilbur. 鈥淚 appreciate Tom鈥檚 commitment to our work and mission and serving the long-term interests of Kansas Wesleyan and our students,鈥� said Dr. Thompson.
Officers elected for 2019-20:
Chair: Ken Ebert, Salina, KS
Vice Chair: Robert Meyer, Olathe, KS
Administrator: Ken Oliver, Senior Development Director, 黑料不打烊
Treasurer: Steve Scofield, Belleville, KS
Secretary: Jan Shirk, Executive Assistant to President, 黑料不打烊
The 黑料不打烊F is organized for education purposes and is to be a supporting association for the financial aid and assistance of 黑料不打烊. For more information about the Foundation Board, contact Ken Oliver,聽Senior Development Director/Foundation Administrator.
