Findlay Newsroom
A new member has joined the University of Findlay’s Board of Trustees: Ryan Odendahl ’97 and MBA ’00, who is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Kwest Group in Perrysburg. “Ryan cares deeply about the success of the University of Findlay and our students,” UF President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., said. “With his professional […]
The University of Findlay is pleased to welcome Brian Partee M ‘05 to its Board of Trustees. He is the chief global optimization officer for Marathon Petroleum Corp., and senior vice president of MPLX GP LLC. “Brian brings a wealth of experience with his corporate background,” UF President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., said. “We appreciate his […]
The University of Findlay is pleased to welcome Andrew Draper, Ph.D., to its Board of Trustees. He is a theologian, author, speaker, and teacher with a background in community development ministry. “Andrew brings a wealth of experience with his ministerial and community-oriented background,” UF President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., said. “We appreciate his support and insights […]
Dr. William Kose joined the University of Findlay Board of Trustees in 2021, after working as an internal medicine physician for Blanchard Valley Medical Associates, serving on several medical boards, and serving as a chair holder and board member within multiple community organizations. Through his efforts as the vice president for special projects at Blanchard […]
The University of Findlay is two-thirds of the way to its goal of raising $75 million to foster scholarships and improve campus facilities, transforming the lives of students and investing in the future. Gifts to the “Together We Will” campaign from more than 8,670 donors have topped the $50 million mark as of late December, […]
University of Findlay is pleased to welcome Renee Smith, MD to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Smith is the chief medical officer of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS). She holds a bachelor of science in medical microbiology and immunology from the University of Wisconsin (Madison, Wis.) and an executive master of business administration from the University […]
Dr. William Kose and Marian Lowe ‘97 have been elected to the University of Findlay’s Board of Trustees. William Kose, M.D., graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s in anatomy in 1968, and received his Doctor of Medicine from The Ohio State University Medical School in 1971. Professionally, Dr. Kose has had […]
University of Findlay is pleased to welcome Thomas A. Reineke to its Board of Trustees. Reineke lives in Findlay where he has been the President and CEO of Reineke Family Dealerships and related companies since 2009. Having held various positions in the automotive industry for 44 years, Reineke has been involved in every aspect of the […]
Emeritus status for two former University of Findlay board members was granted during the May 2021 Board of Trustees meeting. Earning the appointments were A. R. Charnes ’66 of McCormick, South Carolina, and John Haywood of Findlay, Ohio. Mr. Alvia R. Charnes is a 1966 graduate of Findlay College, earning a degree in marketing […]
The University of Findlay Board of Trustees is very pleased to announce that Dr. Katherine Fell will continue to serve at the helm of the University for at least another three years. The contract extension runs through June 2024, with a 3-year option beyond that. “This is Dr. Fell’s 11th year as the President of […]
