The Honorable
JOHN H. LYNCH
(ex-officio)
PROFILE: Graduate: University of New Hampshire (B.A., 1974); Harvard (M.B.A.); and Georgetown University (J.D.). Associate dean of the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration from 1982-1991. Former president of the UNH Alumni Association, a former president and member of UNH’s Meritorious Service Association. Appointed to the Board by Gov. Shaheen to a term beginning January 5, 2000 and expiring June 30, 2003; reappointed by Gov. Benson. Ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees beginning January 6, 2005 when he became the State’s 79th Chief Executive.
RICHARD E. ASHOOH
Gubernatorial Appointee
2004-2011
PROFILE: Graduate: University of New Hampshire (BA, 1986). Vice President of Government Relations for BAE SYSTEMS. Served on the staff of former U.S. Senator Warren Rudman (R-NH) as a professional staff member for six years on the U.S. Senate Committee on Government Affairs. Chairman, Christa McAuliffe Planetarium Commission; Member, Board of Directors, Business & Industry Association, Catholic Medical Center, NH Political Library; Board of Trustees, Franklin Pierce College. Appointed to the Board September 22, 2004 by Gov. Benson to a term expiring June 30, 2007; reappointed by Gov. Lynch to a term expiring June 30, 2011.
JOHN D. CROSIER, SR.
Gubernatorial Appointee
1998-2010
PROFILE: Graduate: Hamilton College, Clinton, NY (B.A., Economics, 1959). Retired President of the New Hampshire Business and Industry Association. Named Business Leader of the Year in 1997 by Business NH Magazine and the NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Appointed to the Board December 16, 1998 by Gov. Shaheen to a term expiring June 30, 2002; reappointed by Gov. Shaheen to a term expiring June 30, 2006; reappointed by Gov. Lynch to a term expiring June 30, 2010.
EDWARD C. DUPONT
Gubernatorial Appointee
(Vice Chair)
2003-2009
PROFILE: Attended the University of New Hampshire. Founder and President of The Dupont Group Ltd., a government relations consulting firm in Concord; director of Merchantbanc, a venture capital firm in Manchester. As a former five-term State Senator, he served as Senate Majority Leader and was elected President of the Senate in 1990. Appointed to the Board by Gov. Benson on March 5, 2003 to a term expiring on June 30, 2005; reappointed by Gov. Lynch to a term expiring on June 30, 2009.
GEORGE EPSTEIN
Gubernatorial Appointee
2002-2010
PROFILE: Graduate: Dartmouth College (B.A., 1972); University of Maine-Portland (M.B.A.). Co-founded Echo Management Group, a leading firm in development of information systems for behavioral health care and social service agencies. Former Deputy Director of Administration with Northern NH Mental Health & Developmental Services. Town & School Moderator for Madison, NH and Kennett High School teacher. Appointed to the Board by Gov. Shaheen on June 26, 2002 to a term expiring June 30, 2006; reappointed by Gov. Lynch to a term expiring June 30, 2010.
HELEN F. GILES-GEE
President, Keene State College
(ex-officio)
PROFILE: Graduate: University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1972; M.S., 1973; Ph.D., 1983); Rutgers University (M.S., 1977). Served as Provost at Rowan University, Dean at the State University of New York College at Cortland, Associate Vice Chancellor at the University of Maryland System, and Executive Assistant to the President and Professor of Biology at Towson University. Ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2005, when she assumed the presidency of Keene State College.
LARRY K. HAYNES
PSU Alumni-Elected
2007-2011 (1st term)
PROFILE: Graduate: Plymouth State University (B.S., 1986); Southern New Hampshire University (M.B.A., 2000); and Leadership New Hampshire (2003), Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner. President and CEO of the Grappone Automotive Group in Bow, NH. Member of Plymouth State University’s Presidents Council. Elected by Plymouth State University Alumni on May 29, 2007 to a four year term expiring June 30, 2011.
ELIZABETH K. HOADLEY
UNH Alumni-Elected
2006-2010 (1st term)
PROFILE: Graduate: University of New Hampshire (B.A. in Economics, 1957) and (M.A. in Education, 1972). Member, University of New Hampshire Alumni Association Board, 1999-2007; President, 2004-2005; Member, New Hampshire House of Representatives, 1997-2000. Elected by University of New Hampshire Alumni on April 7, 2006 to a four year term expiring June 30, 2010.
MARK W. HUDDLESTON
President, University of New Hampshire
(ex-officio)
PROFILE: Graduate: SUNY Buffalo (B.A., 1972); University of Wisconsin-Madison (MA, 1973); University of Wisconsin-Madison (PhD, 1978). Dr. Huddleston was appointed the 19th president of the University of New Hampshire on April 18, 2007. Formerly President of Ohio Wesleyan University. Ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2007.
KAROL A. LACROIX
President, Granite State College
(ex-officio)
PROFILE: Graduate: University of New Hampshire (B.S., 1967, M.O.E. 1975); Northeastern University (M.S. 1983, Ph.D. 1988). Dr. LaCroix was appointed president of the College for Lifelong Learning (renamed Granite State College) on August 1, 2004. Formerly Dean of the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Interim Dean of the UNH Graduate School and Associate Dean of the School of Health and Human Services at the University of New Hampshire. Ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees effective August 1, 2004.
PETER F. LAMB
UNH Alumni-Elected
2003-2011 (2nd term)
PROFILE: Graduate: University of New Hampshire (B.S., 1976). Vice President of Philanthropic Services New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. UNH Profile of Service Award. UNH Alumni Association Board. Board of Directors Portsmouth Atheneaum. Former Vice President, UNH Foundation. Elected by University of New Hampshire Alumni on June 30, 2003 to a term expiring June 30, 2007; re-elected on April 6, 2007 to serve a second term expiring June 30, 2011.
JOHN H. LAWSON
UNH Alumni-Elected
2000-2008 (2nd term)
PROFILE: Graduate: University of New Hampshire (B.S., 1949); (M.Ed., 1952); Boston University (Ph.D., 1958). Received Honorary doctorate, Northeastern University, 1981. Member of the UNH Alumni Board of Directors, 1975-1981, president 1980-81. Retired; associate vice president alumni affairs, University of New Hampshire, 1993-97. Elected by the UNH alumni to serve a four-year term beginning July 1, 2000 and expiring June 30, 2004; re-elected to serve a second term expiring June 30, 2008.
ANDREW E. LIETZ
Gubernatorial Appointee
(Chair)
2001-2008
PROFILE: Graduate: Wayne State University (B.S., 1961). Currently Managing Director of Rye Capital Management. President and CEO of Hadco Corporation from 1995 to 2000. Former chairman of the NH BIA Board of Directors and served on Gov. Shaheen’s Blue Ribbon Commission in 2000. Appointed to the Board by Gov. Shaheen to a term beginning May 23, 2001 and expiring June 30, 2004; reappointed by Gov. Benson to a term expiring June 30, 2008.
LORRAINE S. MERRILL
Commissioner of Agriculture
(ex-officio)
PROFILE: Graduate: University of New Hampshire (B.S., 1973). Partner in family-owned and operated dairy farm; agricultural journalist and technical writer specializing in the environment and planning; active on sustainable agricultural councils and other boards. Also served as a Food and Society Policy Fellow in 2007, this is a fellowship supported by the Kellogg Foundation and the Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute. First began service to the USNH Board on September 17, 1997, appointed by Gov. Shaheen; reappointed by Gov. Shaheen to a term expiring June 30, 2005; now serving as an ex-officio member having been appointed as Commissioner for the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food by Gov. Lynch and confirmed by the Executive Council to a term beginning November 28, 2007 to November 18, 2012.
JOHN H. MOODY
KSC Alumni-Elected
2003-2011 (2nd term)
PROFILE: Graduate: Keene State College (BEd., 1971; MEd., 1976); University of New Hampshire (CAGS, 1992; PhD, 2001). A New Hampshire public school educator for 32 years, teaching at the elementary level for four years, a teaching principal in a K-8 school, a vice principal and principal in a K-12 school system. Elected by the KSC alumni to serve a four-year term beginning July 1, 2003 and expiring June 30, 2007; re-elected to serve a second term expiring June 30, 2011.
JOHN J. OUELLETTE
Student Trustee (KSC)
2006-2008 (2nd term)
PROFILE: A senior with a major in History with a specialization in the United States and a minor in Political Science. Treasurer of Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors Society) and a member of both the Honors Society Council and the National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). Formerly served two terms as Class Representative, Secretary of the Student Assembly and Finance Committee Student Representative (20042006). He currently serves as a member of the Student Government Executive Board and ex-officio member of the Student Assembly and Student Representative to the College’s Computer Information Technology Committee. After graduating in May 2008, plans to attend law school in Boston, Massachusetts. Elected by the KSC students to serve as a Student Trustee for a term expiring June 30, 2007; re-elected to serve a second term expiring June 30, 2008.
CAROL S. PERKINS
Gubernatorial Appointee
2008-2009
PROFILE: Graduate: Post University (Associate in Science – 1968), attended Plymouth Teachers College and University of New Hampshire (1962 – 1965). Partner in Longview Farm (1999 NH Farm of Distinction) a dairy farm and produce business; founder and director of the Plymouth Community Farmers’ Market, Co-Chair of PFLAG NH (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays – NH). Appointed to the Board by Gov. Lynch on April 14, 2008 to a term expiring on June 30, 2009.
ANNA B. PETERSON
Student Trustee (UNH)
2007-2008 (1st term)
PROFILE: A senior with a dual major in History and Justice studies and a minor in Sociology. She works as a Building Manager Supervisor in the Memorial Union Building on campus, she also serves as Vice-chair of the Memorial Union Board of Governors and as an Honors Program Student Representative. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors Society) Alpha Phi Sigma (Justice Studies Honors Society). She plans to attend law school in 2008. Elected by the UNH students to serve as a Student Trustee for a term expiring June 30, 2008.
The Honorable
WALTER R. PETERSON
Gubernatorial Appointee
1996-2008
PROFILE: Graduate: Dartmouth College (B.A., 1947). Governor of New Hampshire (1969-73). Retired president of Franklin Pierce College, Rindge and past interim president of the University of New Hampshire (1995-96). Majority Leader in the NH House of Representatives and instrumental in crafting legislation which established USNH in 1963. Appointed to the Board on July 31, 1996 by Gov. Merrill to a term expiring June 30, 2000; reappointed by Gov. Shaheen to a term expiring June 30, 2004; reappointed by Gov. Benson to a term expiring June 30, 2008.
STEPHEN J. RENO
Chancellor, University System of New Hampshire
(ex-officio)
PROFILE: Graduate: St. John’s College, California (A.B. Philosophy, 1965); University of California, Santa Barbara (M.A. Religious Studies, 1969; Ph.D. Religious Studies, 1975). Associate provost, University of Southern Maine, 1982-89. Provost and Dean of Faculty, Southern Oregon University, 1989-94. President, Southern Oregon University, 1994-2000. Ex-officio member of the USNH Board of Trustees since August 1, 2000 when he became the 5th Chancellor of USNH.
MERLE W. SCHOTANUS
Gubernatorial Appointee
1998-2009
PROFILE: Graduate: Ripon (WI) College (B.A., Political Science, 1953); University of Wisconsin at Madison (M.A., Political Science, 1967 and The National War College, Washington, DC (1972). N.H. State Representative (1985-98) and retired U.S. Army colonel. Past President of the NH Timberland Owners Association. Appointed to the Board December 16, 1998 by Gov. Shaheen to a term expiring June 30, 2001; reappointed by Gov. Shaheen to a term expiring June 30, 2005; reappointed by Gov. Lynch to a term expiring June 30, 2009.
HENRY (HANK) B. STEBBINS
Gubernatorial Appointee
2006-2008
PROFILE: Graduate: University of New Hampshire (B.A.), Boston University (J.D.). Senior Partner of Stebbins, Lazos & Van Der Beken, PA. Professional Affiliations: Member of ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, New Hampshire Bar Assn., Manchester, NH Bar Association (President 1984-1985). Served as Director and Legal Counsel for the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (1999-2001), Executive Committee (1999-2001), Director, United Way of Greater Manchester (1990-1994), Campaign Chairman (1991), Executive Committee (1987-1994), Chairman – Agency Relations Committee (1988-1990), Chairman, Vocational Partnership Foundation (1988-1991), Trustee (1986-1993), Trustee, Manchester Girls & Boys Club (1983-2004), Director of Waterville Valley Festival of the Arts (1987-1990), Chairman – Development Committee (1988-1990). Appointed to the Board January 11, 2006 by Gov. Lynch to a term expiring June 30, 2008.
SARA JAYNE STEEN
President, Plymouth State University
(ex-officio)
PROFILE: Graduate: Bowling Green State University (B.S., 1970; Ph.D., 1978), The Ohio State University (M.A., 1974). Served as Dean of the College of Letters and Science at Montana State University, American Council on Education Fellow at the University of Delaware, and Department Chair and Professor of English at Montana State University. Ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees since July 1, 2006, when she became the 14th President of Plymouth State University.
ELIZABETH M. TAMPOSI
Gubernatorial Appointee
2005-2011
PROFILE: Graduate: University of New Hampshire (B.A., 1978); Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government – Masters in Public Administration, 1984. Member, NH House of Representatives, 1979-1986. Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State, 1989-1992. News Analyst, Co-Host/Co-Producer, WMUR TV – Channel 9, Manchester, NH, 1984-1988, 1992-1995. Trustee, Rivier College, 1986-present. Appointed to the Board June 22, 2005 by Gov. Lynch to a term expiring June 30, 2007; reappointed by Gov. Lynch to a term expiring June 30, 2011.
LYONEL B. TRACY
Commissioner of Education
(ex-officio)
March 23, 2005 - March 23, 2009
PROFILE: Graduate: University of Maine, Farmington (B.S. 1969); University of Maine, Orono (M. Ed. 1979); University of Maine, Orono (CAGS 1986); The George Washington University, Washington, DC (Ed.D. 1997). Former President of the New England Association of School Superintendents. Former Superintendent of Schools in Maine, Vermont and in SAU #52, Portsmouth, NH; SAU #34, Hillsboro, NH and SAU #15, Hooksett, NH. Nominated as Commissioner of Education by Governor Lynch and confirmed by the Executive Council to a four-year term beginning March 23, 2005 and ending March 23, 2009.
EDWINNA C. VANDERZANDEN
UNH Alumni-Elected
(Secretary)
2001-2009 (2nd term)
PROFILE: Graduate: University of New Hampshire (B.S.N., 1980); Northeastern University (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate); University of Maine (J.D., 1984). Member, UNH Alumni Assn. Board 1993-99 andpresident from 1997-99. Chair, Pettee Medal Committee. Director, NH Foundation of Medical Care, 19841994. Who’s Who in American Law, 1990-92. Elected by the UNH alumni to serve a term beginning July 1,2001 and expiring June 30, 2005; re-elected to serve a second term expiring June 30, 2009.