Two veteran higher education board members will leverage new
perspectives to oversee national higher education governance
association
WASHINGTON, July 1, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Governing Boards of
Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced today that its board of
directors has elected several new officers, including a new board
chair. Ross A. Mugler and
Paul Brajcich will serve as chair
and vice chair of the board, respectively.
"The board is lucky that we benefit from the many governance
resources that the association produces. It's a symbiotic and
powerful relationship."
The Honorable Ross A. Mugler is
the commissioner of the revenue for the city of Hampton in Virginia. He has served on AGB's board since
2018, and as vice chair since 2022. Mugler is a five-time
gubernatorial appointee to the Old Dominion
University Board of Visitors (BOV) and is the
longest-serving BOV member at a single institution in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. He
currently is chair of the Athletics Committee and previously served
as rector of the BOV. In addition, he is a member of the Virginia
Peninsula Community College Educational Foundation Board of
Directors and has served numerous times as the foundation's
president.
"I'm proud to be chosen as AGB's next chair," said Mugler.
"Governance challenges rarely used to make headlines. Now they're
routine, often because of something a board has done when others
seek to intrude on the board's independence. In my time with AGB,
I've had the chance to speak with board members from around the
country. Many want to know how to center students and the mission
at the heart of board members' decisions, but feel hamstrung by
outside forces. AGB is all about advancing board governance, and
I'm determined to elevate that goal with new ideas and
opportunities."
"Ross is a true statesman and a dedicated public servant with
long-standing and significant experience in serving on and leading
the board of a multifaceted institution. He is well-positioned to
provide thought leadership and sound guidance to AGB professional
staff and member institutions as he contributes his expertise and
insight at the national level," said Brian
O. Hemphill, PhD, president of Old
Dominion University. "I am confident that he will continue
to implement and share best practices for our complex and critical
work. Old Dominion University and the
Commonwealth of Virginia are
honored to be represented by Ross in this important role."
Paul Brajcich is a new vice chair
of the AGB Board of Directors and serves on the board of
Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, where he previously
served as the board chair. He is a retired managing partner for RSM
US LLP in the Pacific Northwest, where he led the strategy, service
implementation, and growth of the company for that part of the
country. His experience on several corporate and nonprofit boards
gives him deep insight into technology, consumer products, and
health care.
"Part of the board's role at AGB is to help the organization
think strategically about the long term, on both the issues and
methods needed to meet today's governance challenges," said
Brajcich. "The board is lucky that we benefit from the many
governance resources that the association produces. It's a
symbiotic and powerful relationship."
The AGB Board of Directors comprises higher education board
members, governance experts, and thought leaders. In addition to
overseeing the association's strategic priorities, directors
regularly contribute their knowledge to programs and content, such
as webinars, blog posts, and Trusteeship magazine articles.
About AGB
At the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and
Colleges (AGB), we believe in the power of higher education to
transform lives, strengthen inclusive democracy, and support a
thriving society. We believe that strong higher education starts
with great governing boards. AGB provides advocacy, leading
practices, educational resources, expert support, and renowned
programs that advance board excellence for 40,000 AGB members from
more than 2,000 institutions and foundations. For more than 100
years, AGB has been the trusted authority for board members, chief
executives, board professionals, and key administrators on higher
education governance and leadership. Learn more at AGB.org.
Media Contact
Morgan Alexander, AGB, 1
2027760853, media@agb.org, www.AGB.org
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