Board of Trustees
Mailing Address
Board of Trustees Office
Wolstein Center, Room 406
2000 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-2318
Campus Location
Board of Trustees Office
Wolstein Center, Room 406
2000 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-2318
Phone: (216) 687-3777
Board Members
2025-2026 Board Members
Trustees
| Member | Date of First Election or Appointment | Date of Start of Term | Date of Expiration of Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy J. Cosgrove, Chair | May 3, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | May 1, 2028 |
| Vanessa L. Whiting, Vice Chair | September 30, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | May 1, 2029 |
| Alan G. Starkoff, Treasurer | August 27, 2021 | May 2, 2017 | May 1, 2026 |
| Paul J. Dolan, Executive Committee Member | April 16, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2030 |
| Nikki C. Byrd | June 30, 2023 | May 2, 2023 | May 1, 2032 |
| Diane M. Downing | November 8, 2024 | May 2, 2024 | May 1, 2033 |
| Ronald V. Johnson, Jr. | May 23, 2025 | May 2, 2022 | May 1, 2031 |
| Taras ("Terry") Szmagala, Jr. | May 23, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | May 1, 2034 |
| D. Geoffrey Vince | March 7, 2025 | May 2, 2018 | May 1, 2027 |
Student Trustee *
| Member | DATE OF FIRST ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT | DATE OF START OF TERM | DATE OF EXPIRATION OF TERM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skye A. Carlson | November 8, 2024 | May 2, 2024 | May 1, 2026 |
Community Board and Ex Officio Members *
| Member | Date of First Election Or Appointment | Date of Expiration or End of Term |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa K. Kunkle, Community Board Member | September 19, 2024 | May 1, 2026 |
| Michael B. Klein, Chair, CSU Foundation and Ex Officio Member | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2027 |
Faculty Representatives *
| Member | DATE OF FIRST ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT | DATE OF EXPIRATION OR END OF TERM |
|---|---|---|
| Carol Olszewski, Ph.D. LPMT, MT-BC President, Faculty Senate | May 27, 2024 | June 30, 2026 |
| Linda M. Quinn, Ph.D. | May 8, 2025 May 15, 2024 | June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 |
Secretary to the Board of Trustees*
| MEMBER |
|---|
| Sonali B. Wilson |
* Non-Voting
Mailing Address
Board of Trustees Office
Wolstein Center, Room 406
2000 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-2318
Campus Location
Board of Trustees Office
Wolstein Center, Room 406
2000 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-2318
Phone: (216) 687-3777