Gov. Bevin makes appointments to UofL Board of Trustees

10 appointments named

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 17, 2017) — Gov. Matt Bevin today announced 10 appointments to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees’ 13-member board. The additional three members include student, faculty and staff representatives.

Eight of the 10 board members are the same ones Bevin appointed last summer that were later blocked by a judge’s order.

The board is responsible for providing governance and oversight for the university’s administration and is accountable for the health, reputation and integrity of the university community in all aspects.

Appointments made:

• J. David Grissom, of Louisville, will serve for a term expiring Jan. 13, 2023.
• John H. Schnatter, of Louisville, will serve for a term expiring Jan. 13, 2022.
• Sandra Frazier, of Louisville, will serve for a term expiring Jan. 13, 2021.
• Nitin Sahney, of Prospect, will serve for a term expiring Jan. 13, 2021.
• Bonita K. Black, of Crestwood, wills serve for a term expiring Jan. 13, 2020.
• Brian A. Cromer, of Louisville, will serve for a term expiring Jan. 13, 2020.
• Ulysses Lee Bridgeman, Jr., of Louisville, will serve for a term expiring Jan. 13, 2019.
• Ronald L. Wright, MD, of Prospect, will serve for a term expiring Jan. 13, 2019.
• James M. Rogers, of Prospect, will serve for a term expiring Jan. 13, 2018.
• Diane B. Medley, of Ekron, will serve for a term expiring Jan. 13, 2018.

UofL said in a statement:

“The University of Louisville is committed to working with members of the new Board of Trustees to move the university forward. All of the appointed board members are accomplished leaders who bring a wealth of experience to our institution. In partnership with this new team, we will continue our work with Kentucky’s governor and legislators to address and resolve concerns raised by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. We also expect that the new board members will quickly appoint a new interim president. The future is bright for the university and we appreciate the support we have received from the state and the ongoing hard work of our faculty, staff and students.”