June 5, 2017 Search committee for WSU Tri-Cities chancellor announced
PULLMAN, Wash. – Members of the search committee that will lead a national search for the next chancellor of WSU Tri-Cities were announced today by Washington State University President Kirk Schulz.
“We’re seeking a visionary and innovative leader who can advance the opportunities we have at WSU Tri-Cities,” Schulz said. “Among our priorities are expanding the STEM disciplines and growing our research in bioproducts and sustainable energy and wine science.”
Carl Adrian, president and CEO, Tri-City Development Council, and Paul Pitre, chancellor of WSU North Puget Sound at Everett, will co-chair the 19-member search committee. The other members of the committee are:
- Israa Alshaikhli, president of associated students, WSU Tri-Cities
- Steve Ashby, director, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Vicki Gordon, owner, Gordon Estate Winery
- Lindsay Lightner, coordinator, alternate route teacher certification, College of Education, WSUTC
- Allan Felsot, professor of entomology and environmental toxicology, and interim academic director of arts and sciences, WSUTC
- Casey Fox, director of development, advancement and regional development, WSUTC
- Akram Hossain, vice chancellor of research, graduate studies and external programs, and professor, Civil Engineering, WSUTC
- Joseph Iannelli, founding executive director, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, WSUTC, and associate dean of international programs, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, WSU Pullman
- John Mancinelli, chief of staff and operations, Office of the Chancellor, WSUTC
- Allison L. Matthews, clinical assistant professor, psychology, WSUTC
- Peggy McCullough, senior vice president, project director of the waste treatment plant, Bechtel National
- Chris Meiers, vice chancellor, enrollment management and student services/campus CIO, WSUTC
- Mel Netzhammer, chancellor, WSU Vancouver
- Donna Paul, associate professor of finance, WSUTC
- Sasi Pillay, vice president of information technology services and chief information officer, WSU Pullman
- Lane Savitch, chief operating officer of the southeast Washington service area, Providence Health and Services
- Sarah Tragesser, associate professor, psychology, and chair of the WSUTC Resident Faculty Organization
The national executive search firm of Isaacson, Miller, will assist the search committee.
Current WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor Keith Moo-Young will remain in the campus leadership post until his successor is in place, likely in early 2018.
WSU Tri-Cities enrolls about 1,800 students, more than 70 percent of whom study STEM-related academic disciplines. The campus offers 20 undergraduate and 33 graduate degrees. The student body is the most diverse among the University’s five campuses.
For more information and to nominate candidates for the position, see https://president.wsu.edu/tri-cities-chancellor.