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Todd Lester

Todd Lester
President, Foundation Board

The WIU Foundation Board

The generosity of our many constituents is the keystone of support for the University, its people, and its programs. On behalf of the WIU Foundation Board of Directors, thanks to all individuals and businesses for the ongoing loyalty and outstanding support that continues to have a very significant impact on the future of Western Illinois University.

WIU Foundation Board Executive Committee

  • Donald W. Dieke
  • Cathy Early, Past President
  • Douglas J. March
  • Ron Peterson
  • Richard P. Miller
  • F. Eugene Strode
  • Todd Lester, President
  • James Lodico, Vice President
  • Marlin France, Secretary
  • John McMillan, Treasurer
  • Brad Bainter, Executive Officer
  • Arthur D. Chown

Board Members

  • Franklin M. Hartzell
  • Burnell A. Heinecke
  • Karen Henderson
  • Lawrence J. Horvath
  • Laura Janus
  • Steve McCann
  • J. Dixson McRaven
  • David L. Miller
  • John C. Shanklin
  • Leland Thurman
  • Joan A. Ufkes
  • Quinton D. Baily
  • Larry Balsamo
  • Robert K. Baumann
  • Alfred D. Boyer
  • Philip E. Bradshaw
  • Patrick J. Burke
  • Donald H. Dexter
  • Lorraine Epperson
  • Nicholas H. Estes
  • James R. Garner
  • Charles Gilbert
  • John Hallwas
  • William Hamman

University Representatives of Foundation Board

  • Jeffrey Hancks, Library Representative
  • Rick Hardy, Centennial Honors College Representative
  • Douglas J. March, College of Business and Technology Representative
  • Mark Mossman, College of Arts & Sciences Representative
  • Kevin Nichols, College of Fine Arts & Communication Representative
  • Steve Nelson, BOT Representative
  • Cathy McMillan, College of Education & Human Services Representative
  • Richard Carter, School of Distance Learning, International Studies and Outreach Representative