university governance
Huntington University is governed by a self-perpetuating, thirty-three member Board of Trustees. Eight of its members serve through appointment to the Higher Education Leadership Team of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Three board members serve ex-officio: the presidents of the Huntington University Foundation, the Alumni Association, and the Student Senate. Except for the latter, trustee members are elected for terms of four years.
Those elected as Trustees are expected to (i) possess a genuine and personal relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by a vital witness and spiritual maturity, (ii) have an evangelical commitment, (iii) actively participate in a local church congregation, and (iv) subscribe to the University’s Statement of Faith.
All trustees shall (i) acknowledge and evidence a commitment to the mission and heritage of the University, (ii) demonstrate integrity and maturity, (iii) willingly support the University and influence others to do so, (iv) have a primary commitment to the University with respect to service as a trustee, (v) willingly carry out trustee duties in a manner that avoids all possible conflicts of interest, (vi) be persons of high and recognized character, and (vii) be committed to Christian higher education.
Board members may access the Trustee Portal (login required).
Board of Trustees
Officers of the Board
Kelly K. Savage, Chairman
Herbert A. Schumm, Vice Chairman
Nancy L. Hull, Secretary
Term Expires in October 2012
Ronald P. Baker, physician
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Daniel S. Binkoski, student
ex officio, Student Senate President
Candace E. Curie, consultant
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Calvin D. Hawkins, judge
Gary, Indiana
Richard D. Merillat, retired executive
Naples, Florida
Gregory A. Smitley, banker
ex officio, Alumni Board President
David M. Tinkey, financial analyst
Indianapolis, Indiana
Thomas L. Tyler, retired executive
Dowagiac, Michigan
Term Expires in October 2013
Lars Andersen, physician
St. Johns, Michigan
J. Michael Caley, minister
Byron Center, Michigan
Thomas A. Clounie, business owner
Huntington, Indiana
Gary L. Dilley, minister
Huntington, Indiana
Dalton Jenkins, minister
Yonkers, New York
Nancy Lamport Lasse, manager
Peoria, Illinois
Kelly K. Savage, VP for Human Resources
Grandville, Michigan
Keith J. Schall, consultant
Roanoke, Indiana
W. Phillip Whipple, bishop
Huntington, Indiana
Term Expires in October 2014
Carol A. Clark, physician
Anderson, Indiana
Larry M. New, developer
Yorktown, Indiana
Edward E. Souers, accountant/partner
Woodburn, Indiana
Edward C. Vessels, consultant
ex officio, Huntington University Foundation Board President
Luther Whitfield, minister
Fort Wayne, Indiana
C. Robin Wright, banker
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Term Expires in October 2015
Owen C. Gordon, college president
Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica
Dale L. Haupert, insurance executive
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Nancy L. Hull, college professor
Belmont, Michigan
Larry L. Lance, ministry executive
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Emmett W. Lippe, retired school superintendent / consultant
Harrison, Michigan
Brian D. Nofzinger, accountant
Adrian, Michigan
Jane A. Schenkel, retired teacher
Huntington, Indiana
Herbert A. Schumm, physician/executive
Lima, Ohio
Honorary Trustee
Ruth Merillat, corporate executive
Adrian, Michigan
Chairman Emeriti
Donald L. Duff, chairman emeritus
Huntertown, Indiana
C. Ray Miller, chairman emeritus
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Trustees Emeriti
Paul B. Baker, retired minister
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Paul E. Lehman, contractor
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
David N. McGinnis, business executive
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Kenneth W. Savage, accountant/partner
Grandville, Michigan
Nancy L. Stouffer, executive
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Howard A. Whaley, retired executive
Castle Rock, Colorado
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.