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Governor Mike Pence

Office ofthe Governor
Statehouse

Indianapolis IN 46204
Dear Governor Pence,
I have been both fortunate and honored to serve my alma mater Ball State and the citizens of Indiana
to a
as a Ball State Trustee for the past 10 years. Your reappointment of Marianne Glick and myself
Gora
with
President
the
board
for
time
a
critical
at
years
ago,
came
year
two
term
four
third
announcing her retirement and the rigorous process of selecting a new president just starting. The
entire board appreciated your understanding of the situation at that time and our reappointment to
the board.
\Mhile continuity on any board is good, fresh faces, new ideas and term limits are also very much
rieeded for any organiiation to prosper and improve. The Ball State Board of Trustees now with a
new president very much different than fo Ann needs some fresh faces, new ideas on its board as

well.
Offering to step down from anything and certainly this trustee position before my term is over, is not
something I tai<e lightly. But in this case, I certainly feel it is in the best interests of Ball State that I do.
I serve in this position atyour pleasure and will continue to do so until you announce my

replacemenL
Prior to the trustee appointment in 2006, I served on the MSD Warren School Board for 8 years
which I did enjoy *rking a difference in our community and youth. Over the past 10 years while
serving as a Ball State Trustee, I have also served on several other civic boards; 500 Festival, Paiers
Foundition, Ball State Foundation, Peyback Foundation, Indianapolis Zoo to name a few. Currently I
serve on t}1e Community Health Network Foundation as its immediate past chairman, a term which
ends next year. So if you have a need for someone who understands the importance of civic duty, fim
knows where to find me.
My best to you and your family this holiday season.

Sincerely