Gov. Matt Bevin Appoints 10 New Louisville Board of Trustee Members

Chris PersonJune 29, 2016

A new development in the board of trustee drama at the University of Louisville, Kentucky governor Matt Bevin named 10 new members to the board today including a couple notable names:

J. David Grissom, of Louisville, Ky., for a term expiring June 29, 2022.

John H. Schnatter, of Louisville, Ky., for a term expiring June 29, 2021.

Sandra Frazier, of Louisville, Ky., for a term expiring June 29, 2020.

Nitin Sahney, of Prospect, Ky., for a term expiring June 29, 2020.

Bonita K. Black, of Crestwood, Ky., for a term expiring June 29, 2019.

Douglas Cobb, of Prospect, Ky., for a term expiring June 29, 2019.

Ulysses Lee Bridgeman Jr., of Louisville, Ky., for a term expiring June 29, 2018.

Ronald L. Wright, MD, of Prospect, Ky., for a term expiring June 29, 2018.

Dale J. Boden, of Louisville, Ky., for a term expiring June 29, 2017.

Diane B. Medley, of Ekron, Ky., for a term expiring June 29, 2017.

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin news release:

“These newly appointed board members embody the professional experience, leadership skills and core values needed to more efficiently and effectively oversee, govern and manage the affairs of the University. This diverse group of individuals would be qualified to sit on any post-secondary board in America, and I am thankful for their willingness to serve the University of Louisville. I am confident that they will build upon the University’s many successes by governing with the utmost integrity and transparency” – KY Governor Matt Bevin

University of Louisville President James Ramsey responded with a statement of his own:

“We appreciate Governor Bevin’s appointment of the new board. I have met with the three interim board members as well as the faculty, student and staff representatives and I plan to meet with the additional board members soon. I look forward to working with this new board as we move the university forward.” – Dr. James Ramsey