Monday, July 21, 2008
New members appointed to USI Board of Trustees
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Governor Mitch Daniels announced the appointments of three new members of the USI Board of Trustees. Ira Boots of Evansville, Steve Schenck ‘72 of Indianapolis, and Ron Romain ‘73 of Evansville have been named to the board. Boots, president and CEO of Berry Plastics, graduated from the U.S. Department of Labor’s tool-making program in 1975 and studied at the University of Michigan’s Executive Business School. He has served as plant manager, executive vice president of operations, and CEO during his 30-year tenure at Berry Plastics. Schenck received his undergraduate degree from USI in 1972. He is a vice president at Merrill Lynch and is a member of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Central Indiana and the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Romain, who received his undergraduate degree at USI in 1973, was recommended by the USI Alumni Association to represent alumni as required by statute. He is the CEO of United Companies and a former chair of the USI Foundation Board. They replace Mark Day, Frank McDonald II ’73, and James Will. Their terms begin immediately and expire on June 30, 2012. News release furnished by the Governor's Office. |
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