Kent State Foundation Board
The Kent State University Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors who safeguard and manage its assets. Leaders in their professions and communities, board members serve without compensation and contribute their time and expertise to ensure a bright future for Kent State University.
If you are interested in serving on the board, submit a nomination form.
Board Officers

Valoree Vargo
CEO
Vice President, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Kent State University

Michelle D. Thomas, Ph.D. โ05
Chair
President
The James Franklin Group, LLC

Gregory A. Long, โ71
Treasurer and Chair, Committee on Finance
President and Managing Partner (retired)
Long, Cook & Samsa, Inc.

James M. Bailey, โ03, M.S. โ04
Chair-elect and Chair, Committee on Investments
Senior Vice President, Managing Director
PNC Institutional Asset Management

โโถฤโถฤโถฤโถฤPeter M. Holway, โ82
Immediate Past Chair
Principal (retired)
Hirtle, Callaghan & Company

Greg Ina, โ95, M.A. โ05
Secretary
Executive Vice President
The Davey Tree Expert Company

Jessica H. Vargo, CPA, โ89
Assistant Treasurer
CFO
Kent State University Foundation