MEET THE FOUNDATION BOARD
The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Foundation Board was created in 1969 to oversee the financial operations of the foundation as it maintains its legal and ethical standing. It provides leadership and strategic direction, setting goals which align with the University’s strategic plan. Through this oversight, it serves as a guardian of the public trust and remains accountable to its donors, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ alumni and the general public.
Michelle Redd
- CHAIR
- CEO, Building Blocks Learning Academy
Gia Orr
- VICE PRESIDENT
- Senior Manager, State Government Affairs, Commonwealth Edison
Carney Barr
- TREASURER
- Rich Township (Retired)
Octavia Matthews
- SECRETARY
- Regional VP, Aramark Facilities Management
Will Davis
- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Vice President of External Affairs, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ
David Barr
- BOARD MEMBER
- Attorney-at-Law
Dr. Marlon Cummings
- BOARD MEMBER
- ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Division Chair
Kathleen Field Orr
- BOARD MEMBER
- Attorney, Ottosen, DiNolfo, Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd
Paul Labonne
- BOARD MEMBER
- Vice President, PNC Bank
Martina Matthews
- BOARD MEMBER
- AI Strategy Consultant
Lorine S. Samuels
- BOARD MEMBER
- President, Strategic Business Services, Inc.
Villalyn Baluga
- EX- OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER
- Interim Chief Financial Officer, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ
Veronica Blair
- EX-OFFICIO, FOUNDATION BOARD LIAISON
- Business Administrative Associate, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ
Ron Bean
- EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER
- ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Adjunct Professor (Deceased)
Beverly Goldberg
- EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER
- Community Representative
Dr. Rashidah Muhammad
- EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER
- Professor, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ
Barbara Peterson
- EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER
- Will County Planning Commission (Deceased)
William Sanders
- EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER
- Honeywell (Retired)