University of Illinois Board of Trustees
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Trustee Name
Board of Trustees Office
352 Henry Administration Building
506 South Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801
E-mail: UIBOT@uillinois.edu
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Student Trustees: July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010
Devon C. Bruce
Current Term
2009-2015
First Appointed By Governor
2003
Professional Experience
Power Rogers & Smith, P.C., Chicago
Attorney, December 1994-present
Law Clerk to the Honorable Moses W. Harrison, II, Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, 1993-1994
Education
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, 1993
B.A., University of Illinois, 1990
University College Cork, Cork, Ireland, 1988
Activities/Community Service
Illinois State Bar Association
Former Chairman, Young Lawyers Division
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Board of Advocates
Member, Supreme Court Appeals Committee
Member, Amicus Curiae Committee
Member, Legislative Committee
American Bar Association
Appellate Lawyers Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Chicago Bar Association
University of Illinois College of Law
Former Chairman, Alumni Advisory Board
Former Chairman, Fundraising Committee
Member, Cribbet Society, 1998-present
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Member, Lead Paint Committee
Chicago Inn of Court
Former Member 1997-1998
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Frances G. Carroll
Current Term
2005-2011
First Appointed By Governor
2003
Professional Experience
DePaul University, School Achievement Structure, Chicago, IL
Instructional Supervisor
Group 17 Education Consultants, Inc., Chicago, IL
Vice President
Carroll Family Foundation, Chicago, IL
President
Teaching Experience
Chicago Public Schools, K--12
Professional Advancement Courses for Chicago Public Schools
City Colleges of Chicago
Roosevelt University
Chicago State University
Governor's State University
Administrative Experience
Principal - Nancy Jefferson Alternative School
(Formerly Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center)
Chicago Public Schools
Director, Division of Coordination and Assistance
Director, Staff Development for Special Education Teachers
Coordinator, Evaluation and Diagnostic Unit
Coordinator, Educable Mentally Handicapped Programs
Staff Assistant, Urban Teacher Corps
Staff Assistant, School Mental Health Program
Elementary School Counselor
Consortium of Colleges and Universities
Director, Inter-Institutional Teacher Training Program
for Early Childhood Education
Education
Ed.D., University of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
M.Ed., Chicago Teachers College, Chicago, IL
B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Professional/Civic Affiliations, Activities/Community Service
National Black Caucus of Special Educators-Council for Exceptional Children, President
Chicago Council for Exceptional Children, President
Illinois Council for Exceptional Children, President
Council for Exceptional Children-Pioneers Division, President Elect-2004
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Chicago Principals and Administrators Association
Member, Executive Boards
Chicago Area Alliance of Black School Educators
Youth Guidance, Vice President/Secretary, and Member of Board of Directors
Cook County Commission on Women's Issues, Commissioner
Theta Omega Foundation, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Vice President
Akarama Foundation, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Director of Christian Education/General Superintendent Church School
Awards
1995, Chicago Public Schools Principal of Excellence Award
1996, Illinois State University-College of Education External Service Award
1996, Mary Herrick Award-Distinguished Lifetime Achievement
1997, Plano Child Development Center-Service to Children Award
1998, Ida B. Wells at Risk Award-National Alliance of Black School Educators
1998, Joseph Cali Memorial Award-Exemplary Services to Youth and Community
1998, Distinguished Educators Award-Chicago Academy for School Leadership
1998, Chicago Public Schools Outstanding Principal-School Leadership Award
1999, Build Inc.-Builder of the Year Award
2000, National Council of Negro Women-Bethune Award
2001, Youth Guidance-Lawrence Unsung Hero Memorial Award
2002, Youth Guidance, Board of Directors-Most Valuable Player Award
Party Affiliation
Democrat
David V. Dorris
Current Term
2005-2011
First Appointed By Governor
2005
Professional Experience
Dorris Law Firm, P.C., 1999-present
Harlan Heller, Ltd., 1977
Jerome Mirza & Associates, Ltd., 1974-1999
McLean County Assistant State's Attorney, 1973-74
Education
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, 1973
B.A., Blackburn College, 1969
Professional/Civic Affiliations, Activities/Community Service
Editor, Illinois State Bar Journal
Chair, Tort Law Section, Civil Practice Section Councils of ISBA
Chair, Continuing Legal Education Committee, ISBA
Member, Board of Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Institute
Member, Board of McLean County Historical Society
Past President, ITLA
Awards
Distinguished Graduate of the Month for December 2002, University of Illinois College of Law
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Lawrence C. Eppley
Current Term
2007-2013
First Appointed By Governor
2001
Chair of the Board
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Professional Experience
Bell, Boyd and Lloyd LLC, Chicago
J.D., CPA; Member, Corporate Department
1985-present
Education
J.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Order of the Coif, Magna Cum Laude, 1985
M.A.S., Accountancy, 1982
B.S., Accountancy, High Honors, 1982
Activities/Community Service
Board of Directors, Metropolitan Capital Bank, Chicago, Illinois
Party Affiliation
Independent
Edward L. McMillan
Current Term
2009-2015
First Appointed By Governor
2009
Professional Experience
Principal and CEO, McMillan L.L.C., M and A Transaction Consultants, 1999-Present
Concord Partners, L.L.C., Mergers and Acquisitions, 1999
Agri Business Group, Inc., Mergers and Acquisitions, 1997-1999
Purina Mills Inc., President, CEO, and Director, 1993-1996
British Petroleum - Purina Mills Inc.
President and CEO, 1988-1993
Vice President - Marketing and Product Research, 1986-1987
Ralston Purina Company - Purina Mills Inc.
Vice President - Diversified Business, 1985-1986
Vice President - Business Development, 1983-1985
Vice President - Marketing, 1979-1983
Product Group Director - Hog, 1975-1979
Regional Marketing Manager - Central Region, 1973-1975
Field Sales, 1969-1973
Education
B.S., Agriculture, University of Illinois, 1969
Credit Research Foundation, School of Credit and Financial Management, 1982-1984
Academic Experience
Independent Consultant and Educator: Executive-In-Residence, School of Agriculture, Purdue University, 1996-1997
External Advisor, University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Futuring Project, 1996-1997
Professional/Civic Affiliations, Activities/Community Service
Current:
University of Illinois Research Park L.L.C., Chairman, Board of Managers
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, Board of Directors
Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ: BCPC), Board of Directors
NutraCea, Inc. (OTC: NTRZ), Board of Directors
Glencoe Capital L.L.C., Consumer Products Executive Network
NEWCO Enterprises, Inc., Board of Directors
Durvet, Inc., Board of Directors
Hintzsche, Inc., Board of Directors
MariCal, Inc., Board of Directors
Certified Hereford Beef L.L.C., Board of Directors
Greenville College Foundation, Chair, Board of Directors
Previous:
University of Illinois Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 1995-2008
University of Illinois Alumni Association, Board Chair, 2003-2006
University of Illinois Foundation, Board of Directors, 2003-2006
Sonny Scaffold, Inc., Chair, Board of Directors, 2005-2007
The RiceX Company, Board of Directors, 2004-2005
CattleSale Company, Chair, Board of Directors, 2003-2005
University of Illinois, Presidential Search Committee, 2004
Distribution Dynamics, Inc., Board of Directors, 2001-2003
AEI Environmental, Inc., Chair, Board of Directors, 1997-2003
Premium Foods Group, Inc., Board of Directors, Executive Committee, 2000-2003
By-Products Interactive L.L.C., Advisory Board, 2000-2001
ExSeed Genetics, Inc., Advisory Board, 1999-2000
Mickelberry Meats, Inc., Chair, Board of Directors, 1999-2000
E-Markets, Inc., Board of Directors, 1997-2000
University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Animal Science Advisory Board,1996-1999
Enviro-Nutrients, Inc., Board of Directors, 1996-1999
Highland Hope Methodist Church, Board of Trustees, 1996-1998
Illinois Polled Hereford Association, Board of Directors, 1997-1998
Alpha Zeta Agricultural Honorary, Century Honor Roll, 1997
Distinguished Service Award - American Feed Industry Association, 1996
Outstanding 4-H Alumni - Illinois Cooperative Extension Association, 1996
Distinguished Service Award - American Ag Editors' Association, 1995
Agri-Marketer of the Year - National Agri Marketing Association, 1995
Highland Area Community Foundation, Board of Directors, 1995-1997
Washington University, Olin School of Business, National Council, 1995-1998
Award of Merit, University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, 1995
St. Louis Zoo, Board of Trustees, 1993-1997
American Feed Industry Association, Board, 1988-1996; Chairman, 1993-1994
National FFA Foundation Advisory Board, 1980-1983; 1989-1992
University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Ag Econ Advisory Board, 1989-1991
University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Alumni Board, 1980-1988
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Agricultural Advisory Board, 1985-1986
Animal Health Institute, Board of Directors, 1980-1982
Agri-Marketing Magazine, Editorial Advisory Board, 1980-1981
Party Affiliation
Republican
James D. Montgomery, Sr.
Current Term
2007-2013
First Appointed By Governor
2007
Professional Experience
1956-58, Associate in the Firm of Rodgers, Strayhorn & Harth
1958-60, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois
1960-66, Partner - Montgomery, Holt & Boden
1966-70, Partner - Newman, Kipnis & Montgomery
1970-82, Montgomery & Holland
1982-83, James D. Montgomery & Associates, Ltd.
1983-86, Corporation Council for the City of Chicago
1986-2000, James D. Montgomery & Associates, Ltd., d/b/a/ Cochran, Cherry, Givens, Smith & Montgomery
Education
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, 1956
University of Illinois -- Navy Pier and Urbana, IL -- 1953 B.A. Degree
Additional Awards
Edward H. Wright Award, Cook County Bar Association - 1983
Earl Burris Dickerson Award, Chicago Bar Association - 1986
Hall of Fame Award, National Bar Association,1986
Named one of Chicago's 30 Tough Lawyers, Chicago Magazine - 2002
Academic Experience
Instructor - University of Chicago School of Law, Intensive Trial Practice Workshop -- 1994-1996; 2000-2006
Student Profession Advisor - DePaul University, School of New Learning - 1995
Panelist, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1993, 1995
Presenter, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, 1987
Presented demonstrative cross-examination of an expert witness in a product liability case for ICLE Seminar on Discovery/Trial Techniques
Instructor, The City of Chicago, Corporation Counsel's Office, 1987 - Taught Trial Skills
Refresher course for the Corporation Counsel's Office
Instructor, DePaul College of Law, Chicago, Taught course in litigation techniques for two semesters, 1982 to 1983
Teacher-Lecturer, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Houston, Texas, 1976 to 1982
Professional/Civic Affiliations, Activities/Community Service
The Civil Justice Expense and Delay Advisory Group for the United States
District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
The Judicial Evaluation Committees for the State and Federal Courts
Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago, 1983
Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1983 - Present
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Chicago Bar Association
Member, Illinois State Bar Association
Previous President of the Cook County Bar Association
Chairman, Capital Litigation Trial Bar
Academic Experience
Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1983 - Present
Laureate, Illinois Academy of Lawyers, 1999 - Present
Kenneth D. Schmidt, M.D.
Current Term
2005-2011
First Appointed By Governor
1999
Professional Experience
Holy Family Medical Center, Des Plaines, IL
Senior Attending Physician, Department of Medical Imaging
Section Director, Nuclear Medicine
Rush System for Health
Chairman, Clinical Council, 1997-1999
State of Illinois, Illinois Medical District Commission, Chicago Technology Park
1991-Present and 1978-1988
Secretary, 1982-1988
President, 1992-Present
Rush System for Health
Clinical Council, Chairman, 1997-1999
Holy Family Medical Center, Des Plaines, IL
Vice President, Medical Affairs, 1992-1998
President, Medical/Dental Staff, 1986-1987
Planning Committee Member, Medical/Dental Staff, 1976-1985
Illinois Local Board 14
Illinois Selective Service Commission
Medical Advisor, 1970-1972
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Department of Radiology
Instructor, 1971-1973
Education
M.D., University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, 1967
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1965
Activities/Community Service
University of Illinois State Scholarship
Yearly, 1960-1967
Omega Beta Pi, Pre-Medical Scholastic Honorary
Washington University, St. Louis
Research Fellowship, Summer, 1964
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago Research Fellowships, 1965, 1966, 1967
St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago
Intern of the Year, 1967-1968
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital,
Fellowship in Radiology, Pillsbury Foundation, 1970-1971
Near West Side Conservation Council
City of Chicago, 1972-1976
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Life Member, University of Illinois Alumni Association
University of Illinois President's Council
Member, University of Illinois Foundation
National Advocate, University of Illinois
President & Director, Chicago Foundlings Home
Chicago Medical Society
Public Service Award for 2001
The Institute of Medicine of Chicago
Instructor, 2006
Party Affiliation
Republican
Niranjan S. Shah
Current Term
2009-2015
First Appointed By Governor
2003
Chair of the Board
2009
Professional Experience
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Globetrotters Engineering Corporation
1974-present
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MI, 1971
O.P.M. (Executive Education Program), Harvard Business School, Cambridge, MA, 1991
Activities/Community Service
Vice Chair, Chicago-Delhi Sister Cities Program
Appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley, 2002
Member, Illinois Board of Regents
Appointed by Governor Jim Edgar, 1991-1995
Board Member, Goldwater Scholarship, Foundation for Excellence in Education
Appointed by President Bill Clinton, 1994-2000
Member, Governing Board, Laboratory Schools, University of Chicago
Invited to Serve by President Hanna Gray, 1990-1995
Member, University of Chicago's Visiting Committee on University-School Relations
Invited to Serve by University of Chicago Hannah Gray, 1990-1995
Member, Economic Development Commission of Chicago
Appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley, 1992-1996
Member, Transition Team for Governor James Edgar of Illinois
November 1989-January 1990
Vice Chairman, Asian American Advisory Committee of US Senator Paul Simon
Appointed by Senator Simon, 1991-1994
Member, Governing Board of Mt. Sinai Hospital
1990-1995
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Robert F. Vickrey
Current Term
2007-2013
First Appointed By Governor
2001
Professional Experience
Miller Group Media, LaSalle, IL
Vice President of Legislative Affairs and Economic Development
1968-Present
Education
Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, IL
Dana College, Blair, NE
Activities/Community service
Vice President of Governmental Affairs
Daytime Broadcaster's Association
Board Member, Transportation Chairman
Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce
Chairman, Congressman Hastert's Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure, 1986-1990
Member, Illinois Gaming Board, 1992-2000
Founder and President
Illinois Economic Development Council
Member, Illinois Press Association
Member, Inland Dailey Press Association
County Chairman
LaSalle County Republican Central Committee
Deputy State Central Committeeman
Illinois Republican Party for 11th Congressional District
Party Affiliation
Republican
Student Trustees, July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010
Matthew M. Reschke, Student Representative from the Urbana Campus
Bogdan "Dan" V. Zavorotny, Student Representative from the Chicago Campus
Derek R. Felix, Student Representative from the Springfield Campus
Board of Trustees Office
Board of Trustees Office
352 Henry Administration Building, MC-350
506 South Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-1920