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Todd Lester

James Lodico
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

  • Douglas J. March
  • Steve Nelson
  • Ron Peterson
  • F. Eugene Strode
  • Jackie Thompson
  • Todd Lester, Past President
  • James Lodico, President
  • Marlin France, Secretary
  • John McMillan, Vice President/Treasurer                                         
  • Brad Bainter, Executive Officer
  • Arthur D. Chown*

Board Members

  • Burnell A. Heinecke
  • Karen Henderson
  • Lawrence J. Horvath
  • Laura Janus
  • Steve McCann
  • J. Dixson McRaven
  • David L. Miller
  • Richard P. Miller
  • John C. Shanklin
  • Quinton D. Baily
  • Larry Balsamo
  • Robert K. Baumann
  • Alfred D. Boyer
  • Philip E. Bradshaw
  • Patrick J. Burke
  • Donald H. Dexter
  • Donald Dieke
  • 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
  • Cathy Early, BOT Representative
  • Cathy McMillan, College of Education & Human Services Representative
  • Richard Carter, School of Distance Learning, International Studies and Outreach Representative