Huntington University Board of Trustees

2004-2005

University Governance

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the direction and management of all assets and programs of the University.  The Board formulates and determines the general, educational, and financial policies as are deemed necessary for the administration and development of the University in accordance with its stated purposes.  The Board selects the President who serves as chief executive officer of the University and is responsible for all University educational and managerial affairs.

All members of the Board of Trustees, the faculty, and all others holding positions under the authority of the institution are required to perform their duties in accordance with the doctrinal standard of the scriptures as taught and interpreted by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, USA. 

The Board of Trustees is composed of not more than thirty-three active, voting members.  Twenty-two are elected by the Board.  Eight are members of the Education Leadership Team of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, USA.  Three are ex officio in their roles as President of the Huntington University Foundation, President of the Alumni Association of Huntington University, and President of the Student Senate.  Except for the ex officio members, trustees are elected for terms of four years.

Officers of the Board

Edward E. Souers........................................... Chair

Kelly K. Savage...................................... Vice Chair

David M. Tinkey....................................... Secretary

Term Expires in 2005

Ryan M. Darr, (Senate President), student Adrian, Michigan

Gary L. Dilley, * minister............. Huntington, Indiana

Donald L. Duff, *retired executive Huntertown, Indiana

Daryl M. Elliott, *minister......... Keyser, West Virginia

Bernard J. Hull, *contractor... Grand Rapids, Michigan

Thomas S. Ponsot, *retired executive Ossian, Indiana

Patrick B. Jones, * minister Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Paul E. Lehman, *contractor Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Paul E. Hirschy, *bishop.............. Huntington, Indiana

Dennis L. McNeely, attorney........ Huntington, Indiana

Kelly K. Savage, business executive Grandville, Michigan

Howard A. Whaley, retired academic vice president Ogden Dunes, Indiana

Term Expires in 2006

Carol A. Clark, physician............... Anderson, Indiana

Junior L. Geiger, contractor......... Huntington, Indiana

Keith J. Schall, retired executive..... Kokomo, Indiana

Edward E. Souers, (Board Chair), accountant Woodburn, Indiana

Term Expires in 2007

Owen C. Gordon, principal Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica

Dale L. Haupert, insurance executive South Whitley, Indiana

Larry L. Lance, YFC executive... Fort Wayne, Indiana

Emmett W. Lippe, school administrator Novi, Michigan

Steve L. Marlow, psychologist.... Terre Haute, Indiana

David N. McGinnis, business executive Grand Rapids, Michigan

C. Ray Miller, retired bishop......... Huntington, Indiana

Brian D. Nofzinger, audit shareholder Blissfield, Michigan

Kenneth W. Savage, accountant Grandville, Michigan

Term Expires in 2008

Ronald P. Baker, physician Berrien Springs, Michigan

Paul R. Cherry (Board Chair), judge Chesterton, Indiana

Nicholas J. Hoty, business executive..... Huron, Ohio

Richard D. Merillat, retired corporate executive Naples, Florida

Larry M. New, business executive.. Yorktown, Indiana

Carol L. Shuttleworth, business executive Fort Wayne, Indiana

David M. Tinkey, banker............ Indianapolis, Indiana

Thomas L. Tyler, retired executive Dowagiac, Michigan

 *Education Commission of the Church of the UnitedBrethren in Christ, 1999-2003

Honorary Trustees

Ruth Merillat, business executive..... Adrian, Michigan

Trustees Emeriti

Paul B. Baker, retired minister Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

George S. Bergdall, retired teacher.. Rockford, Illinois

Fred L. Geyer, retired executive. Fort Wayne, Indiana

George D. Horton, retired engineer.. Surprise, Arizona

Harold E. Pontious, retired broker Babson Park, Florida

Nancy Stouffer, business executive Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Norma H. Tinker, homemaker... Carmichael, California

President’s Advisory Council on Excellence (PACE)

Term Expires 2005  Ronald J. Freeman, corporate president, Portland, Indiana; Richard A. Hames, corporate executive, Westerville, Ohio; Kathryn Hobart, retired teacher, Lutz, Florida; Tim Taylor, financial/estate planner, Kokomo, Indiana. Term Expires 2006  Pamela A. Dennie, accountant, Fort Wayne, Indiana; Phillip G. Howard, architect engineer, Indianapolis, Indiana; J. Thomas Winters, corporate sales, Grand Rapids, Michigan; William Kurtz, corporate president, Woodburn, Indiana; Nancy Lamport, corporate manager, Peoria, Illinois; Michael Magsig, corporate executive, Greenwich, Connecticut.  Term Expires 2007  Brent A. Birdsall, minister, Huntington, Indiana; Jane A. Schenkel, retired teacher, Huntington, Indiana; Lars Andersen, physician, Saint Johns, Michigan; Paul Moyer, corporate executive, Findlay, Ohio; J. Michael Caley, minister, Byron Center, Michigan. Term Expires 2008 Brent Clifton, banker, Grabill, Indiana; Thomas Feusse, executive, Powell, Ohio; Royce Ruckman, corporate executive, Huntington, Indiana; Jerry Clore, dentist, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

PACE Advisory Members

G. Blair Dowden....................................... President

Paul E. Hirschy............................................ Bishop

Ned J. Kiser............ Vice President for Advancement

Constituent Support

The University depends upon the interest and generosity of its various constituencies in providing resources for current and future operations. Current annual gifts are very important in meeting the necessary obligations of the institution. Deferred gifts and investments in the form of cash, bonds, securities, life insurance, annuities, and real estate build a vital and solid foundation for future growth and operation.

Current income is provided by student tuition and fees, which provide three-fourths of the operating revenue, and by gifts from generous supporters, from alumni, and from the church. Additional revenue is provided by annuities and life estates and by a modest endowment.

Persons desiring to remember Huntington University in their wills, to receive information on estate planning or deferred giving, or to become involved in a major gift for current fund or capital campaign are invited to call or write the president for a personal response.