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RYAN M. BAGWELL '02 Biographical Sketch Ryan Bagwell is a former newspaper reporter who's spent the last year fighting to obtain records that show how university officials acted in the wake of the Sandusky scandal. A software developer who sits on the board of the Madison, WI chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, Ryan wants a full accounting of the decisions of university leaders. He's suing to force the release of documents that would reveal the roles officials played in Louis Freeh's investigation, while simultaneously battling a separate state attempt to overturn an order to release even more public records. After graduating in 2002 with degrees in music and journalism, Ryan worked as a watchdog news reporter in Pennsylvania and Maryland before creating his own news Web site devoted to holding public officials accountable. Today he's a Senior Web Developer with the Hirshorn Zuckerman Design Group, an advertising and marketing agency near Washington, D.C. He also manages Madworks Coworking, a cooperative that offers shared office space for freelancers, independent contractors and remote employees. Ryan is an experienced budget analyst, having spent countless hours reviewing public spending plans and writing about their potential impacts. His journalism career also helped him develop an in-depth knowledge of the deliberative process and how proposals come to fruition. He's a proud lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association and a football season ticket holder.

Position Statement As a member of the Board of Trustees, I will fight for a full accounting of the actions of university leaders and seek the release of records that reveal the decisions they made. Full disclosure is the only way the Penn State family can truly begin to heal. In addition, I support the reform recommendations of former Auditor General Jack Wagner, particularly: 1. making Penn State fully subject to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law; 2. reducing trustee term limits to no more than two consecutive threeyear terms; 3. requiring all trustees to file annual financial disclosure reports; 4. preventing trustees from taking lucrative university jobs; 5. freezing tuition rates during the course of students' undergraduate careers, so families aren't burdened with unexpected costs, and; 6. developing a comprehensive plan to substantially reduce tuition over the next 10 years.

DARLENE R. BAKER '80 Biographical Sketch Darlene (Rauch) Baker earned a BS in Computer Science (1980) and enjoys a highly successful career in IT development and innovation. She has held leadership positions in three industries–pharmaceutical services, insurance, and financial services–for companies including Prudential, Vanguard and IMS. Currently, she is the VP of Operations for PSKW LLC which was named the fastest and second fastest growing company in NJ in 2010 and 2011, respectively. Through tenacity and focus, along with a sense of personal accountability, Darlene has brought a strategic approach to operational excellence by ensuring explicit communication, leveraging technology, aligning tactical objectives to strategic goals, providing best-in-class customer service and removing operational obstacles. During her career, she has maintained a passion for her alma mater and has actively recruited Penn State students for internships, co-ops and full-time positions. Brainwashed by having their annual pictures taken at the Nittany Lion, Darlene's two children, Kevin ('12 EBF) and Julie ('12 Kinesiology) proudly graduated from Penn State last year. Despite their senior year of turmoil, they made the most of their time at Penn State and both actively participated in THON. Darlene and her husband Dave hosted several THON canning weekends and enjoyed meeting students dedicated to this worthy cause and well-run organization. An athlete, sports enthusiast, and children's advocate, some of Darlene's proudest accomplishments have been coaching swimming and a travel soccer team along with being a Big Sister. She is currently the volunteer chairperson for Friends of Warminster Parks.

Position Statement Penn Staters – we need a change on the Board of Trustees. I am passionate about Penn State. I want to serve on the Penn State Board of Trustees to make a difference by reinstituting common sense, ensuring open communication, insightful planning and thoughtful decision making. It is important to me that the proud traditions and values that were instilled in each of us continue. We need new leadership. We need board members that want to do the job not just to boost their resumes. Penn State needs a board that is proactive, accepts accountability for decisions, provides sound governance and is strategically aligned with its mission. I vow not to be a blind follower. As anyone who knows me will attest, I will constructively challenge decisions and actively voice my opinions to ensure that common sense prevails and the right thing is done. I have been extremely successful as an operational leader so I know how to get things done! As a business professional for thirty years, twenty of which have been spent in executive leadership roles developing company strategies, I want to ensure Penn State continues to be recognized as a leading institution with high values and a place where Joe Paterno's legacy will continue. I ask for your support.

CHRISTOPHER J. BARTNIK '91, '96g Biographical Sketch Chris J. Bartnik received two degrees from Penn State University. He graduated in 1991 with a B.S. degree in Insurance and in 1996 he graduated with honors in receiving his M.B.A. Chris has spent his entire career in the insurance and employee benefits consulting field. After graduating in 1991, Chris returned to Northern, VA to work for Merrill Lynch and New York Life. He then relocated to New York to start an insurance brokerage operation for Oppenheimer & Company. After graduate school, Chris again returned to Northern VA to continue his career in insurance consulting with Mercer HR Consulting and Ahold USA. In 2003, he began an employee benefit consulting operation in Washington, DC. He is currently employed as the Senior Vice President/Mid Atlantic Employee Benefit Practice Leader for Wells Fargo Insurance Services. Chris has remained an active Penn State alumnus as a Lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association, Board of Trustee for Theta Chi of Penn State, and a Penn State Football season ticket holder. In addition, Chris has supported Penn State by hiring nine graduates over the last five years. Chris is married to a 1992 Penn State graduate and is the father of three children ages 10, 7, and 14 months. Chris and his family reside in Chantilly, VA.

Position Statement My objectives as a Board member include:  Regain the confidence and trust of Penn State alumni, faculty, staff, students and supporters with a focus on true transparency.  Push the administration to replace the current public relations firm with one that takes a more aggressive stance in supporting Penn State University.  Be an active participant in the hiring of a new University President. I will not be a "yes man" to the Executive Committee in the selection.  Support the Auditor General's recommendations on Board restructuring.  I will work to ascertain all facts pertinent to the dismissal of Joe Paterno. Absent proof "without a shadow of a doubt" that Mr. Paterno committed a crime or violated the responsibilities entrusted to him by the University, I will lead efforts to restore his reputation, recognize the contributions he made to Penn State, and restore the memorial and statue to its location next to Beaver Stadium.  I will work to make the University more fiscally efficient and more affordable. Currently Penn State is one of the most expensive, if not the most expensive, public university in the United States. It is imperative that the Board of Trustees direct the administration to plan and implement efforts to retain the value of a Penn State education while reducing its cost.

EUGENE J. BELLA '63 Biographical Sketch Gene graduated from Penn State in 1963 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He obtained an MBA from University of Pittsburgh in 1971. He worked for General Motors for three years and then began a career with Westinghouse and Bechtel Engineering for the next 34 ½ years. During this career, he worked in an organization which contracted with the U.S. Navy to develop various systems in the defense of our country. He held numerous leadership positions as a manager of departments with technical, quality control, computer technology, performance development, and division training responsibilities. He was a certified trainer and facilitator for Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and numerous other training organizations. During retirement, he worked as a trainer for health care and hospice organizations on the subjects of teamwork, decision-making, time management, listening and communications skills, relationship building, and life balance. He is a member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity and is a lifetime member of the Alumni Association. He has been married to Beverly since 1963 and has two children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandson. He has been involved with numerous community organizations in volunteer efforts throughout his life.

Position Statement I, along with many members of the PSU family, was appalled by the decisions of the Board of Trustees (BOT) and President Erickson the past two years. I communicated with President Erickson and the BOT. I received only one reply that from a BOT member. This shows that PSU leadership has little concern of what our thousands of alumni feel about what happened to our great university. I do not have celebrity or high-profile status, but feel that I identify with concerns of our alumni and will bring a common-person approach that is needed. I consider the top three priorities for the BOT to be to 1) make decisions based on short and long-term benefits to PSU and not be knee-jerk reactions to outside influences; 2) communicate the BOT proceedings to keep alumni informed, improve transparency of the BOT, and ensure that future BOT actions reflect feedback from alumni; and 3) involve the PSU family in the decision-making processes of the BOT. I believe that the BOT has not acted with these priorities in mind. To "move forward" responsibly, we must understand the shortcomings of past performance and decisions that have caused an extremely detrimental effect on PSU's reputation. If elected, I will make my objectives consistent with the above priorities and do all that I can to meet the expectations we all have for PSU. I will not be intimidated when voicing opinions with the BOT. I have supported the efforts of Penn State for Responsible Stewardship (PS4RS).

MATTHEW A. BIRD '80 Biographical Sketch Matthew A. Bird is a Project Controls Manager with Bechtel Power Corporation in Frederick, Maryland. For more than 31-years, he has been involved with various elements of major project cost, planning, and scheduling in both the field and home office. He has used his project controls expertise to provide technical guidance, training, auditing, and resource support; interpret and execute technical standards, guidelines, and procedures for cost engineering and planning and scheduling activities; and train and supervise others in the performance of normal project controls functions. A 1980 Bachelor of Science graduate in Civil Engineering, his career includes work on construction of major power plant projects in Pennsylvania, Florida, Wisconsin, California and Taiwan. He has also worked on environmental cleanup at both a Superfund site in New Jersey and a nuclear waste remediation project in Tennessee. Mr. Bird is presently responsible for all financial and planning aspects of the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating Facility, the largest concentrated solar power project in the United States. Matthew is a lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association and a member of the Nittany Lion Club. He is a past member of the St Francis Xavier Building Committee and Upper Merion Township Environmental Advisory Committee. He is an avid golfer, likes to read novels and travel. Matthew, his wife Lesa (1980 Biology), and son Casey reside in Gettysburg PA. Their son Matthew (2008 BLA), a project manager with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, and daughter Kelly (2009 CE), a civil engineer with STV Inc., both reside in New York City.

Position Statement "Believe deep down in your heart that you are destined to do great things." This is one of my favorite quotes from the late Joseph Vincent Paterno. We do not have to look far to see his inspiration. It is you and I and those students who are being enriched everyday throughout the Commonwealth at campuses of The Pennsylvania State University. Fabulous people who are now doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers and scientists have all accomplished these great things with the foundation of Penn State. And we have to look no further than the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center to see great things accomplished by our students at THON. I have also had the pleasure of successfully recruiting these students for employment at Bechtel Corporation and watched their own accomplishments with pride. My pride and passion for this institution is boundless. This passion now compels me to seek a position as an alumni member on the Board of Trustees. As we make our way through a difficult period, it is important to maintain that passion. I can assure you that I will not lose mine. My personal inspiration is manifested in my wife and children who are fellow alums and my youngest son who is on the doorstep of his freshman year. I am committed to them and all Penn Staters everywhere as we move forward. It would be an absolute honor to represent you on the Board. Thank you for your consideration.

ROBERT J. BOWSHER '86 Biographical Sketch Rob Bowsher's 26-year writing career has covered a wide range of projects including memoirs, tributes, travelogues, study guides, examinations, and procedure manuals. He is also the accounting manager for a company that administers radio dispatching and other services to San Diego's largest taxicab fleet. Through his work experiences as an accounting manager and as a writer, Rob has learned the importance of gaining appropriate perspectives, making decisions based on solid data, taking the necessary time to make wise decisions independent of external pressures, and implementing decisions in ways that maintain the dignity of everyone involved. Atlanta, Los Angeles and San Diego have been his home cities since graduation. Rob has no insider ties to Penn State or Pennsylvania that would influence his ability to view issues objectively. In 1986, Rob graduated from the College of Business with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. During his undergraduate years, he served as Tour Chairman for the Lion Ambassadors. He also held multiple offices in the Kappa Sigma fraternity. His academic achievements earned him memberships in the Beta Gamma Sigma and Alpha Lambda Delta honor societies. Rob is an avid golfer and swimmer who has competed throughout the world. His athletic accomplishments include the Team Golf gold medal at the Gay Games in Sydney as well as Top Ten finishes at the International Gay & Lesbian Aquatics swim meets in Paris and Reykjavik.

Position Statement Keep the faith, fellow alumni. Penn State will be a better place when all is said and done. To reach that place, we must usher the Board of Trustees into a new era of genuine openness and transparency. As someone who came out of the closet to lead an openly gay life, I know how to face the challenges that a commitment to openness and transparency requires. We also need the Board of Trustees to spend money more wisely. Instead of paying millions for public relations firms and consultants, the Trustees need to invest those funds in programs that directly benefit the Penn State community. With those millions, the university could retain and attract more top-notch faculty and staff. That money could also help make a college education more affordable for students. In addition, academics and athletics need to coexist harmoniously at our alma mater as they have for so many years. Some people believe athletics undermine a school's academic reputation. If that's the case, then why are Stanford University degrees just as valuable today as they were when the Stanford football team was posting losing records? Like Stanford, Penn State has always been a welcoming environment for student-athletes and should remain so for years to come. Fellow alumni, let's keep the faith and join together to make Penn State a better place.

EDWARD (TED) B. BROWN, III '68 Biographical Sketch BROWNFORPENNSTATE - Edward (Ted) B. Brown, III, CBCP, CBCV, MBCI, Penn State 1968, is President & CEO of KETCHConsulting with 45 years in technology, and 25 years of experience in CRISIS MANAGEMENT, CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS, Business Continuity/COOP, Disaster Recovery, Security, Workplace Violence, and Risk Management consulting, publishing, and lecturing to thousands of professionals, at hundreds of conferences world-wide; always Penn State Proud. As a student, Ted was a USG and IFC leader, President of Theta Delta Chi and Parmi Nous, and VP of Alpha Phi Omega. He's served on the PSU Worthington Scranton Board. He's currently a CCCPSAA Board Member; President of Parmi Nous AIG, Alumni Association Lifetime Member, member of the Mount Nittany Society, President's Club, Nittany Lion Club, Floating Lions Club, Tailback Club, major contributor to THON; Founder and "owner" of Beaver Stadium Suites. He's raised funds for all these organizations plus Special Olympics, and Multiple Sclerosis. During a 30-year IBM career, Mr. Brown served as a Business Continuity Executive; retiring in 1998, becoming a Strohl Systems VP. He was the Executive Leader/Project Manager for the year-long recovery at the University of the Virgin Islands. For this effort, he was elected to the Business Continuity Hall of Fame, along with Rudy Giuliani, James Lee Witt and Joe Bruno, NYC OEM. The Browns are a 11-member, three-generation Penn State Family, including five Fraternities/Sororities, THON founders/dancers/Express Runners. They moved the family and business (CBICC member) to State College to be nearer Penn State. Social media's prohibited. Remember The Maine, The Alamo, and BROWNFORPENNSTATE.

Position Statement Qualifications: BROWNFORPENNSTATE CRISIS MANAGEMENT/CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS/DISASTER RECOVERY–I've decades of experience planning for/recovering from actual disasters, including year-long leadership restoring the hurricane-devastated University of the Virgin Islands. I'm the only Trustee candidate to lead the recovery of a university from a crisis; AND only Penn Stater elected to the Contingency Planning Hall of Fame. I've reviewed a University Park College Dean's plans in the event of a Virginia Tech-type situation. We're sure PSU isn't prepared, as illustrated by the heavy-snow/football parking-lot fiasco where people were threatened with arrest. I consult on Work Place Violence. I'd be honored to chair a new crisis management/campus violence Trustee Committee. Leadership–I've held leadership positions from Manager to President, including Executive positions in 30 years at IBM. As a new Trustee, I'll get things done! Special Needs Focus–I'm the proud father of a special needs young lady. Penn State needs to do more for special people! Visibility/Openness/Transparency–Trustees need to be visible University ambassadors, conveying "We are Proud Penn Staters" to the world. I speak at conferences all over North America, ALWAYS mentioning Penn State. Trustees need to embrace/follow "Due Process" as I've done through decades of leadership. Fund Raisers–The State will continue reducing its contribution to Penn State. Trustees need to be PSU advocates to the state, community, business, and Alumni. I'm well-accomplished fund raiser, raising money for Penn State, Theta Delta Chi, THON, Parmi Nous Endowment, etc. Trustees need to lead by example. Social-media's prohibited. Remember The Alamo, BROWNFORPENNSTATE.

O. RICHARD BUNDY, III '93, '96g Biographical Sketch Rich Bundy's family moved to State College when he was nine, and Penn State was a constant presence during his childhood growing up in Happy Valley. Most of Rich's extended family still lives in State College, where his father (BS '70, PhD '87) is the Director of the Blue Band. His mother, Chris, retired from Penn State in 2012. After graduating from State College High School, Rich enrolled at Penn State and was active in a host of campus activities, including Beta Sigma Beta fraternity (where, in his senior year, he co-chaired the Sy Barash Regatta), THON, Symphonic Band, Interfraternity Council, ODK, Order of Omega, and Parmi Nous. Rich earned two degrees from Penn State; he also holds an MBA from Michigan State and completed the Harvard Graduate School of Education Management Development Program. Rich is a Life Member of the Alumni Association and serves on the Board of the Vermont Chapter. He is co-founder and first president of the Parmi Nous Alumni Interest Group, which recognized him in 2007 with their Alumni of Distinction Award. Rich is a member of the President's Club, Golden Lion Society and the Mount Nittany Society, and in 2011, he endowed a scholarship in honor of his father to support student musicians in the Blue Band. Rich currently serves as President and CEO of the University of Vermont Foundation in Burlington, VT. Prior to Vermont, he spent more than a decade at Iowa State University where his last position was Vice President for Development.

Position Statement The international attention focused on Penn State over the last year has further demonstrated the need for significant changes in the way our institution is governed–changes that must be based on best practices developed and refined as a result of experience. I am running because I have the practical, relevant experience to help our Trustees successfully address the manifold challenges Penn State continues to face. Over my twenty year career in senior higher education leadership positions, I have gained extensive experience in institutional strategic planning and budgeting, private resource development, campus and external relations, and crisis management. Importantly, I also have first-hand experience serving on a University presidential search committee that I will draw on as the Trustees make their critical choice of a new President for Penn State in 2014. Our Trustees must focus on securing the promise of Penn State's bright future. They must commit to principles of transparency and accountability that are a direct reflection of the values put on full display by the larger Penn State family throughout this past year. Despite our challenges, I believe that Penn State continues to be defined by the excellence of our academic programs, the commitment of our faculty and staff, the exceptional student experience we offer, and Success With Honor in Athletics. And, I believe that my knowledge, experience, temperament, values and deep personal connection to Penn State will help lead us into that bright future. Thank you for your consideration.

WILLIAM J. CLUCK '82 Biographical Sketch Bill is a 1982 graduate, earning his BA in Speech Communication and in 1988 earned his law degree, cum laude, from Temple Law School. Bill was USG President in 1981-1982. Bill and his vice-president, the late Ken Reeves advocated against cuts to student financial aid. They led a national coalition of student governments working with our administration and lobbyists to stop the 1982 budget cuts. Bill danced in THON in 1982 and again in 1986, finishing first both times in the Independent category! He was initiated into the Skull and Bones Society and Lion's Paw for his outstanding service and leadership to the University community. As an alumnus, Bill served on the board of the Mount Nittany Conservancy and Skull and Bones AIG. He is past president of the Lion's Paw Alumni Association. While at Temple Law School, Bill was Executive Editor of the Temple Environmental Law and Technology Journal and received the Trial Advocacy Award from the Barristers' Society. Professionally, Bill is a respected environmental attorney with 25 years of experience. He is chairman of the Board of the Harrisburg Authority, founding member of the Harrisburg Environmental Affairs Committee, chair of Harrisburg Regional Chamber's Environment and Energy Committee and is a member of the Council of the Environmental and Energy Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Bill's brother, sister, brother-in-law and two nieces are Penn State graduates. He is a lifetime member of the Alumni Association, member of the Nittany Lion Club and the President's Club.

Position Statement An effective Board exercises objective and independent judgment. This Board has not been effective. The Board was ill-prepared to respond to the grand jury report, failed to critically analyze the Freeh Report, dismissed Coach Paterno without due process and remained silent in the face of crippling sanctions imposed by the NCAA. Spending millions of dollars on public relations efforts without real transparency will not restore the public and alumni trust in the University. I support a more stringent ethics policy prohibiting past and present Board members and their employer from having any financial interest in any contract or transaction with the University. I support honoring Joseph Paterno's 61 years of service! I support removing the Governor and President as voting members of the Board! I support honoring Penn State's original mission of providing an affordable educational opportunity to the sons and daughters of the working class! If elected to the Board, I will exercise independent judgment, demand openness and transparency, and advocate for seeking the truth, I will work to ensure Penn State is in fact "driven by scientific research, affordable to the working classes, and dedicated to the promotion of the general welfare of the Commonwealth," to quote President Erickson. My experience on the board of the Harrisburg Authority leading an independent forensic investigation into $340 million in public debt provides the experience to apply those same skills to working for necessary reforms of the Board, including support for the Auditor General's proposed reforms. Bill Cluck = integrity, zealous advocacy.

THOMAS A. CONLEY '01 Biographical Sketch Major Thomas A. Conley (Eng '01) is a senior pilot in the United States Air Force and currently serves in the District of Columbia Air National Guard. Tom is an Executive Airlift Pilot to the White House and Congress and is highly-decorated for his 12 years of service. After commissioning with the Air Force ROTC, Tom graduated in 2001 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and was the number one graduate in his Air Force pilot training class. He earned an MBA from The George Washington University and recently completed a Master of Public Administration at Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government. Mr. Conley is also a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of State where he supports American public diplomacy by achieving U.S. foreign policy objectives. He currently holds one of the highest security clearances, was a national security analyst at The Pentagon, has White House staff experience, and was deployed during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. While at Penn State, Tom was the president of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity and briefly played rugby. Originally from Chester County, PA, he and his wife Devon Delmonico (Bus '01) married in 2001 and have one son, Grant. Tom volunteers with the Truman National Security Project and is the co-founder of the Public Service Pledge, an initiative which exemplifies his commitment to improving this generation of public sector leaders. The Conleys are lifetime members of the Penn State Alumni Association and perennial members of the Nittany Lion Club.

Position Statement My years in the military taught me that you're only as good as your reputation. That was certainly the case in the Air Force, and it's especially true for a world-class institution like Penn State. As your Trustee, my number one priority in the coming years will be to restore our University's integrity. For the last 10+ years I had the honor of being a pilot for our nation's First Lady, Speaker of the House, and 4-star Generals. So, I know what it takes to develop and maintain the highest levels of public trust. On the Board, it means acting with empathy, with the highest respect for the people and the institution you serve. It also requires the courage to welcome public examination–something we have had plenty of lately! These things must not be compromised for short-term or special interests and I'm excited to bring this to Penn State's BoT. Our nation's institutions need Penn State alumni to rebuild this set of core values. PSU can lead the way by improving our own credibility by electing public service leaders with unquestionable character and aptitude. Join me, as we walk worthy of those who came before us, and stand up for the welfare of those who will come after us. With last year's election, we are on a path to repairing our reputation—let's continue the trend of electing proven leaders and dedicated alumni. Fellow Penn Staters, I would be proud to represent you on the Board.

MARK S. CONNOLLY '84g Biographical Sketch Mark Connolly received a Ph.D. in chemistry in 1984 from the Eberly College of Science. He joined DuPont as research chemist and invented a line of high performance plastics. He is listed as inventor on several DuPont patents and the co-author of scientific publications with Penn State faculty. Dr. Connolly worked at manufacturing plants in Texas and North Carolina, has been a manager in DuPont Central R&D and a technical director for the global paint business. He has significant international experience, leading technical organizations for businesses with laboratories in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Thailand. He is a Six Sigma "Black Belt" and an expert in process improvement and simplification. Currently, Dr. Connolly is Director of Intellectual Property (IP), with responsibility for patent filing, trade secret protection and IP competitive analysis for DuPont Central R&D. A Life Member of the Penn State Alumni Association, Dr. Connolly is currently President of the Eberly College of Science Alumni Society, participating since 2007. He has championed the establishment of "study abroad" grants so undergraduates can gain a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come from doing business in emerging markets. Born in Providence, R.I., Mark was active in the Boy Scouts and is an Eagle Scout. He has a passion for cooking and gardening, and enjoys growing heirloom hot peppers and tomatoes. His son is a 2011 graduate of Penn State, with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Mark resides with his family in West Chester, PA.

Position Statement Much has happened since that sad week in November 2011. But what hasn't happened is the Board taking responsibility for flawed decisions and the acceptance of unprecedented and unwarranted NCAA sanctions that affect all University and State College constituents. I compliment the November 2012 Wagner Special Report, and support most recommendations. We must elect a Board that governs and provides oversight to the University, a Board that is more transparent and accountable for decisions made (or not made). Let's open up records and proceedings by supporting and complying with the PA Right-to-Know law. WE ARE THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY. With few exceptions, our operations should be public knowledge. The Board should eliminate conflicts of interest, insider influence, and "lifetime" appointments. Its membership should be reduced substantially from 32 to 16 members, with a non-voting attorney general. I support necessary modifications to the Standing Orders, and urge the PA General Assembly to modify the Charter to adopt the Wagner Report recommendations. We are a great University, composed of world-class faculty, dedicated staff and accomplished alumni. I will work tirelessly to transform the Board into a source of pride for all Penn State constituents. Penn State now receives over $800 million annually in research funding. My experience as scientist, inventor and technical leader will help strengthen both government and industry support. Finally, I received enough votes last year to finish fifth. I would very much appreciate your vote and support this year so I can become your advocate on the New Board.

STEPHANIE NOLAN DEVINEY '97 JD * Biographical Sketch Stephanie Deviney is a partner at Fox Rothschild LLP and a member of the firm's Litigation Department and Construction Law Group. In 2011 Stephanie was named a "Lawyer on the Fast Track". Stephanie is Vice Chair of the Board. Since joining the Board in 2010, Stephanie has served: (1) on the Campus Environment, Finance and Physical Plant, Audit & Risk, Legal & Compliance, Outreach, Development & Community Relations committees; (2) on the General Counsel Search Committee; (3) on the Distinguished Alumni Selection Committee; (4) as a judge for the alumni trustee election; (5) as a trustee representative at the final interviews for the positions of Vice President of Finance and Director of Compliance; and (6) as a trustee representative for the Berks Campus and law school graduations. As a member of the Blue and White Vision Council, Stephanie's committee is exploring Penn State's special character and structure. Stephanie graduated from the Dickinson School of Law where she was a member of Law Review and the National Trial Competition Team. At the University of Richmond, Stephanie was a member of the Political Science Honor Society, Dean's List, and Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Stephanie attended Villa Maria Academy where she serves on the Board of Directors for the Alumnae Association and the Parent Advisory Board. Stephanie regularly volunteers at St. Elizabeth Parish & School in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. Stephanie and her husband Jimmy ('07) are lifetime members of the Penn State Alumni Association. They reside in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania with their son, Seamus.

*Incumbent

Position Statement I ask you to re-elect me as a trustee because my work on the Board is not complete. When elected in 2010, I focused on fulfilling the duties of a trustee as set forth in our governing documents. I observed, listened, learned about the operations of our University, and built relationships with the administration, alumni, Commonwealth Chancellors, fellow Trustees, and students. The events of November 5, 2011, and all that followed were emotionally powerful. During this challenging time I have remained fully dedicated to Penn State and to fulfilling my fiduciary duty as a trustee. I quickly established myself as a leader capable of effecting change through my ability to connect with, motivate, and engage others. My fellow trustees recognized these qualities when they elected me as Vice Chair of the Board. I am committed to ensuring the timely implementation of the governance changes our University needs to become the gold standard for governance in higher education. I am also committed to the following: (1) improving the transparency of our Board; (2) fostering communications between our Board and its constituents; (3) encouraging discussion and debate among our Board; (4) preserving our Land Grant mission; (5) strengthening my connections with the Commonwealth campuses; (6) addressing the changes in higher education; and (7) making Penn State an even greater University than it is today. I am grateful to serve this University. It would be my honor to continue. The Board has elected me as its leader; I ask that you do too!

JOHN W. DIERCKS '63, '67g, '75g Biographical Sketch Dr. Diercks retired from the Air Force as a colonel in 1989 following a 26-year career. He commanded the largest Air Force weather wing from 1986 – 1989. In 1989 he joined Penn State as a senior research associate in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences where he was responsible for managing the college computer network and teaching meteorology courses. He retired from Penn State in 2004. John is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society, a Lifetime Alumni Association member, and a Nittany Lion Club member. John received three degrees in meteorology from Penn State. He was an Evan Pugh Scholar and outstanding cadet in the Air Force R.O.T.C. program. He received an Ellen Steidle Achievement Award for advancing the mission of Earth and Mineral Sciences. He was a member and officer of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity. John is an active community volunteer. For the past six years, he has helped international Penn State students complete their tax forms. He is in his third term as President of the Lady Lion Cager Club, the booster club for Lady Lion Basketball. He serves on a Youth Aid Panel to help youth who are first-time offenders with the law clear their court record. John teaches investment courses at national meetings for the BetterInvesting and InvestEd organizations. John and his wife Donna Howe Diercks ('64) live in State College. They have two children John R. Diercks ('89) and Deborah L. Diercks ('94).

Position Statement The Pennsylvania State University is a great academic and research institution. Unfortunately, a nationally publicized child abuse scandal and the way the Board of Trustees resolved it have damaged the University's reputation. The situation has brought to light weaknesses in the Boards structure and governance that still need to be corrected. As an Air Force officer for 26 years and a commander for 8 of those years, I've handled many difficult situations and will bring a different perspective to the Board. I believe the Board should: 1) Take an active role in contesting/repealing the unjust NCAA sanctions against Penn State that have so severely impacted the University, football program, local community, and demeaned the reputation of a great coach. 2) Complete a thorough review of the Boards Charter, Bylaws, and Standing Orders to evaluate the number of members required for a more effective governing Board; increase the proportion of members democratically elected by the alumni at large; and ensure decisions are more transparent to alumni, faculty, and students. 3) Take a more active role in oversight of University finances and keep tuition increases at or below the rate of inflation. As a dedicated Penn Stater, I will devote my efforts to restore the University's image and strengthen the University in academics, research, athletics, student life, and community relations. Life-long experiences, residency in State College, past University employment, and ability to handle challenging tasks will make me a positive and productive member of the Board.

BARBARA L. DORAN '75 Biographical Sketch A private wealth portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley in New York, Barbara Doran is the former Research Investment Officer of Neuberger Berman, a $200 billion asset management firm, where she co-managed the equity research department and technology fund. Previously, she founded a hedge fund and a firm specializing in asset raising and business consulting for hedge funds and private equity firms. She also worked as a senior institutional equity salesperson at two major Wall Street firms. She originally worked in publishing, first as a newswoman at State College's WRSC radio and as a writer at Penn State Sports Information; jobs as an advertising copywriter and advertising sales at Sports Illustrated followed. A Harvard Business School graduate, she majored in creative writing at Penn State, playing three varsity sports. The first Penn State woman to make the United States Lacrosse and Field Hockey Teams, she was one of the first women at Penn State and the nation to receive an athletic scholarship. She was a women's sports/Title IX activist and covered women's sports for The Daily Collegian. She has served on the boards/committees of Outward Bound, MCC Theater, US Field Hockey, US Lacrosse, and The Foundation for Child Development, overseeing a $100 million endowment. She is a published writer on sports and investments and remains an active sportswoman. She is on the Varsity S Committee of Penn State's For The Future Campaign, a multi-billion dollar effort to raise money for scholarships, responsible for fund-raising from alumni varsity athletes.

Position Statement With a record number of alumni running again for the Board, the message to those who still govern and continue to fail us is clear: it is time to stand up for Penn State, its values and the individuals who always put education and integrity first. The Board needs members who are independent, fair-minded, with strong beliefs in transparency and accountability, and who believe moving forward does not mean accepting the NCAA sanctions or Louis Freeh's judgments without protest, removing statues to erase our past, clinging to wrong-headed positions, or letting others define us and tell us who we are. Moving forward means fighting back against false accusations and actions, taking accountability for mistakes made, and searching relentlessly for the truth. We must remember the honorable history of our university while setting a new path forward. We must show our students that values taught in class about seeking truth and justice are not abstract but are real and worth fighting for. We must settle our governance issues and focus on the challenges ahead: restoring the reputation of our university; and finding innovative ways to maintain our proud heritage of public service as a major land-grant university while making a first-rate college education affordable again. The ongoing issues and challenges make strong and intelligent leadership more important than ever; I believe I have the strength of purpose, maturity, and the leadership skills to get things done: I am passionate about this great university and all of you who make it so.

PRATIMA GATEHOUSE '96, '10g Biographical Sketch Pratima S. Gatehouse is EVP and Partner of Park7, a Manhattanbased nationwide developer, owner and operator of large-scale student housing. Pratima was graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1996 and a Master of Science degree in 2010, both in Mechanical Engineering. She has experience working for several Fortune 50 companies, as well as small, entrepreneurial firms as an engineer, project manager and entrepreneur. While a student at University Park, Pratima rushed and joined the Delta Gamma class of '93. She also participated in various intramural sports and multicultural activities. As an undergraduate, she served as President of the Indian Student Association, and later, as a graduate student, she was a founding member and President of the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Association. Pratima and her husband, Ron, became the youngest and first Schreyer graduates to endow Schreyer scholarships when they did so in their parents' names in 2007. Based on the relationships formed as a result, Pratima began volunteering extensively for the University. Most notably, she is currently President of the Schreyer Honors College Alumni Association and serves on Alumni Council. Pratima is also working to the Asian Pacific Islander Interest Group and connect other alumni interest groups. Pratima lives in Short Hills, NJ with Ron and their two sons. They lived in State College from 2000-2011 and come back regularly for work and to participate in various Penn State activities.

Position Statement The Board of Trustees determines the major goals of the University and thus influences its culture. My key platform points are: fiscal responsibility in order to keep tuition down, reevaluation of the Board's role and responsibilities, continued improvement of the Penn State brand and securing Paterno's legacy. I believe my engineering background, entrepreneurial experience and straight-forward personality will make me an effective Trustee. Penn State has about one billion dollars of debt, largely due to extensive capital projects and associated physical plant costs. While I understand the importance of modern facilities, when Penn State students are #3 in debt ranking, more focus on value is needed. In addition to the library, the Paternos endowed an undergraduate scholarship program called the Paterno Fellows Program. I propose to honor the Paterno legacy, and simultaneously augment the Penn State brand, by implementing the novel aspects of this program (paid internships and scholarships for hard work) throughout the university. It has been 50 years since the last changes to the Board's governance policies. I advocate a review of how and which board members are elected and appointed. Penn State's reputation as an academic powerhouse is creating opportunities for growth and excellence at a much faster pace than ever before. As a relatively young Penn State graduate, who connects with multiple Penn State Colleges, campuses and interest groups, I think I am especially qualified to work with students, alumni, administrators and donors to help make the best possible Penn State. .

RUDOLPH K. GLOCKER '91, '93g Biographical Sketch Rudy is native of Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He is a Managing Partner at pediped footwear, a fast growing children's shoe company. Rudy graduated from Penn State with a B.A. in Political Science in 1991 and an M.A. in Political Science in 1993. Rudy earned his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 1998. A football Letterman, Rudy was active in student affairs while at Penn State. He served as President of the Student Athlete Advisory Board and the Graduate Student Association. While at Penn State, Rudy was tapped into Parmi Nous. Rudy was awarded a postgraduate scholarship from the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics for his academic, athletic and leadership accomplishments. Rudy is a lifetime member of the Alumni Association and the Football Letterman's Club. He is also a member of the Atherton and Golden Lion Societies. Rudy has endowed the Guy Montag Renaissance Scholarship. Prior to joining pediped in 2008, Rudy spent 10 years at Goldman Sachs. He began his financial career at Credit Suisse in 1994. Other jobs included selling sporting goods in the former Soviet Union and coaching American football in Sweden. For both his academic and professional efforts, Rudy was named the inaugural Outstanding Young Alumnus of the Political Science Department for 2005/06 for his professional success and demonstrated leadership. Rudy currently serves on the Board of The Aloha Foundation. He is also a member of the Penn State Outreach Advisory Board.

Position Statement Penn State enters 2013 facing significant challenges, momentous opportunities and great wrongs to right. Strong, visionary leadership is required to enhance Penn State's position as one of the world's leading universities, repair the relationship with alumni, and restore her glory. Significant challenges: 1) Rising competition for top students and faculty 2) Diminished governmental funding 3) Rising operating costs 4) Critical personnel searches (President, Provost, AD, et cetera) 5) Increased competition for educational dollars. Some of the great opportunities within the reach of Penn State: 1) Attracting top administration, faculty and students 2) Setting the standard for online education 3) Becoming a truly global University 4) Enhancing its lead amongst recruiters. Great wrongs to right: 1) The rush to judgment against Joe Paterno 2) The desire to 'Move on' as opposed to searching for truth 3) Secrecy and subterfuge at the Board level. Penn State is well positioned to maintain and improve it global leadership in education. The University has tremendous resources available to enhance its academic stature. Penn State is already a recognized leader: #1 ranking by recruiters according to the WSJ #2 ranking for online graduate engineering programs #49 global ranking A wealth of talented and energetic alumni. I promise to focus on increasing Penn State's leadership, seizing these opportunities, overcoming these challenges and righting these wrongs. Through the dedicated work of the Board, Faculty, Administration, students and alumni, we can not only achieve greater success, but also do it with honor. For the Glory. . . We Are!

JEFFREY N. GOLDSMITH '82 Biographical Sketch Jeffrey N. Goldsmith is a 1982 Graduate of Penn State in Community Development. Over an eighteen year period, Jeff worked for a variety of nonprofit organizations with an emphasis on fund raising, public relations and administration. He served on the Board of Directors of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals (AFP) and chaired the chapter's Ethics Committee. He also worked with the International AFP, moderating one of the first Internet Discussion Boards set up by the organization. In 2000, Jeff joined American Express as a Financial Advisor. During his tenure with American Express, he received the President's Award for Excellence in Financial Planning. Jeff went on to work for Edward Jones and is now self-employed, providing credit processing services to businesses. Jeff has been an active in the community, having been a member of the Jaycees, Rotary, Masons and Lions clubs. He has also served on several committees for his local school district. He is a past President and current Board member of the Paxtang Lions Club in Central Pennsylvania, and is Founder and President of the Power Networking Professional Referral Group. In 2006, Jeff chaired a successful effort to raise $300,000 to build a fully accessible playground in the Harrisburg suburbs. He is a lifetime member of the Alumni Association. Jeff's son is a recent graduate of Penn State Harrisburg and his daughter will graduate from the University of Pittsburgh in the spring.

Position Statement A movement started last year; a movement to take back our University. The Board of Trustees has been riddled with conflicts that have disconnected it from the true constituencies of the University. The actions of the Board over the past two years have brought to light just how lacking it is in the principals and leadership that will be needed to steer a course of excellence over the next decade and beyond. Economic challenges have hit families hard at the same time that financial aid is being dramatically reduced. The ability of the average family to provide a high quality education for their children is at a greater risk than at any time in recent memory. Against this backdrop, the Trustees have wasted millions of dollars, in their efforts to deflect attention from their own failures, by scapegoating Joe Paterno and the football program. The next stage in reforming the Board of Trustees will take place in this election. We MUST elect Trustees who will be more committed to the future of our great University, than to their own self interests. I pledge to you my full commitment. We MUST insist on transparency and accountability on the part of every Board member without exception. We CAN take back our University. I would be honored to have your support to help in doing so. For our children and their children; we MUST succeed. We are….and we always will be, Penn State!

ROBERT N. GRIMES '80 Biographical Sketch Rob Grimes graduated from Penn State in 1980 in Food Service and Housing Administration, an integral part of the College of Health and Human Development. Upon graduation, he applied his degree to operations management positions for Holiday Inn and then Marriott International, where he created a global group in Distributed Systems at Marriott's Headquarters; his first intrapreneurial venture. After Marriott, Rob created many technology companies for the global foodservice, hospitality and retail industries including the Foodservice Technology Conference & Showcase. He keeps his operational roots by owning and operating restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area. From day-one, he supported Penn State, his College and the School of Hospitality Management by mentoring and hiring students (at one time having over 50 alums when others were not hiring). Rob is a past Chairman of the Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society, a Lifetime Member of the Penn State Alumni Association, a member of the Mount Nittany Society and President's Club. Within the School of Hospitality Management he is a Conti Professor and founded the Technology Advisory Board. A past recipient of the Alumni Volunteer of the Year Award, he served on the Grand Destiny campaign and continues in the For the Future campaign committee. Residing in Potomac, Maryland, Rob is proud of his Penn State family of 2 additional Penn State Alums; wife Beth, and daughter Lauren. His youngest daughter Melissa is a sophomore in the Schreyer's Honors College and just completed her second year with THON as a Communications Captain.

Position Statement Since graduating from Penn State, I proudly carry the Blue & White with me in unwavering support of our Students, Faculty, University and Athletics. While Penn State has always been a dynamic institution, the challenges of the recent past have been all consuming, making it difficult to focus on Penn State's future. I have known the time would come to step up and do more for Penn State; to make a meaningful contribution and difference in the leadership of the University. My entrepreneurial thinking and knowhow to get things done, ability to network and connect, and my business and community leadership experiences and skills are assets I will put to work for you and Penn State. With an understanding of the elements that make Penn State great; from Academics and Research to Athletics and Development that will continue to secure the future financially, I know now is the time for me to be a part of the leadership required to move forward at this critical time. When I meet those who would question Penn State's commitment to education and focus on doing what is right for the Students and Community, I remind them of the great accomplishments of the University, Students, Faculty, Athletes and Alumni. We all make a difference and I hope you will allow me to represent you in accomplishing our goals now and for future of Penn State. To that end: "WE ARE."

ROBERT J. HOOPER '79 Biographical Sketch Robert J. Hooper is a recently retired employee of the State of Vermont Division for Children and Families, where he was employed as a Child Protective Services Social worker and Probation Officer for over 25 years. During that time he investigated and assisted in the prosecution of individuals who preyed upon the most vulnerable of our society, and the supervision of persons on probation. He has direct experience with the issues that have put Penn State in the public eye today. Mr. Hooper also became involved with the Vermont State Employees' Association, the organization that represents the interest of the 7000+ employees of the state in salary, healthcare, retirement and other workplace issues. He served as a member of the Board for over 20 years, and rose to the position of President and Board Chairperson for an additional 10 years. As the longest serving President and Board member in the 67 year history of the organization, he holds the title of President Emeritus. Mr. Hooper is also currently a member of the Vermont Pension Investment Committee, managing the investment of $3.7 billion dollars of pension funds for the state retirement systems. He has worked in the Vermont legislature as a lobbyist. He serves as a county chair and state executive committee member for the democratic party in Vermont, and is a LIFETIME member of the PSAA. Mr. Hooper has invested his lifetime in protecting the lives of the most vulnerable, and working to make people's lives better.

Position Statement WARNING-NON TRADITIONAL CANDIDATE Like many of you, my Nittany Lion heart is heavy. I come forward as the non-traditional candidate, trying to bring a bit of common sense to a Board that is searching for a response, but is unsuccessful in managing this situation better. I am neither a Doctor, Lawyer, Investment Banker nor Captain of Industry. I am not "like" the members of the Board we alumni have previously elected, and this may be why we are in the position we now face. We seem to seek out and elect the corporate elite, and then, question the corporate perspective of "brand protection at ANY cost." I will join our new alumni team to help change that! My experience gives me a distinctly different perspective these issues. I have worked as a lobbyist, stood up to misguided governors, and functioned as a spokesperson with the press. I speak truth to power willingly. I will seek a change in the board culture to institute open communication, inclusive decision-making process, transparency and self-assessment (Auditor Wagner's proposals). We must restore public and legislative trust and confidence in Penn State's leadership I support the restoration of the honor Mr. Paterno deserves for 61 years of honorable service, and the reversal of the injustice of Mr. Freeh and the NCAA. I will look critically at the existing budget and acknowledge the current and future needs of the NEXT generation of alumni. This election is about the future of Penn State. Join me!

PATRICK J. HOWLEY '12 Biographical Sketch Patrick J. Howley earned a B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management from The Pennsylvania State University in 2012. After graduating, he accepted a position with Marriott International in Baltimore, Maryland where he is currently employed as a manager. Pat's Penn State journey began at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, where he remained for two years before transferring to University Park in 2009. During this time, he gained valuable leadership and employment experience through his appointments at Walt Disney World in Orlando and Winegardner & Hammons Hospitality Management firm in Pittsburgh. After transferring to University Park, Pat became heavily involved in the Penn State Dance Marathon (THON). During his senior year, Pat had the honor of serving as the Overall Supply Logistics Chairperson for THON 2012. In this role, he oversaw the acquisition and distribution of all of THON's non-food, in-kind donations. He successfully led a committee of 21 of his peers. Under his leadership, these individuals contacted companies and businesses all over the northeastern United States, in order to secure all necessary supplies for pre-THON and THON events. The roughly $300,000 in in-kind donations secured reduced overhead costs and allowed THON to give more than 96% of funds raised directly to the Four Diamonds Fund, thus earning the title of Outstanding Philanthropy. THON 2012 increased its fundraising total by 11.75% and raised a record breaking $10,686,924. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pat is the oldest of six children. His younger sister is currently a freshman at Penn State University Park.

Position Statement "Grow old along with me - the best is yet to be" sits atop the 1915 class gift, the sundial, on Old Main lawn. This quote will forever remind me of the wonderful years I spent at Penn State, as well as the promising years ahead of me as an alumnus. This quote by Robert Browning was the first thing that came to mind when deciding to run for the Board of Trustees. The current Board contains presidents, CEOs, and other leaders of a multitude of industries. While this is extremely beneficial, it also shows a lack of representation and with more than 500,000 alumni and several thousands of 'millennial' alumni entering the workforce each year, it is clear to me that the BoT needs representation from this demographic. During my time at Penn State, I was fortunate enough to sit on the Overall Committee for THON. We had our challenges, both internally and externally, but it was apparent that young adults today want to serve a higher purpose and do something for the greater good. In this collaborative position, I made decisions to protect THON's integrity while always thinking of the impact those decisions would have on future THONs. Currently, there is too much focus around the Board on the past and the decisions that were made in haste during a troubling time. It's time to get back to focusing on Penn State's future and the future of its students and alumni. For the Future. For the Glory.

ROBERT C. JUBELIRER '59, '62 JD Biographical Sketch Bob Jubelirer graduated from Penn State with a degree in history and earned his law degree from The Dickinson School of Law. Bob served in the Pennsylvania Senate from 1975-2006. He was President Pro Tempore of the Senate for 21 years, the longest tenure in history. Bob did double duty as Lieutenant Governor after Tom Ridge became Director of Homeland Security. Bob wrote the modern "Sunshine Law," opening up state and local government meetings to the public; the Tuition Account Program (TAP), giving families a tax-friendly way to save for the higher education of their children and grandchildren; and "Ashley's Law," providing essential child protection measures. He was a driving force in securing state funding for key economic, transportation, community and cultural projects highlighted by the Millennium Science Center at Penn State, the Penn State Hershey Medical Center and the Blair County Ballpark, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates Double-A affiliate. Bob's leadership earned recognition: The Blair County Chapter of the NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award; Common Cause Champion of Good Government; Dickinson School of Law Career Achievement Award; The Pennsylvania State University Distinguished Alumni Award; and The Pennsylvania State University Alumni Association Alumni Fellow Award. Bob maintains a long-time charitable connection to The Multiple Sclerosis Society. Bob is married to Renee Cohn Jubelirer ('78). They are proud parents of five children, including two Penn State graduates. He is the proud "poppy" of five grandchildren. Bob is a lifetime member of the Alumni Association and member of the Nittany Lion Club.

Position Statement Serious challenges face our University. The Board badly needs new blood and redirection. Yet, we must still rely on the considerable advantages of life and professional experiences. Two valuable attributes I bring to this responsibility are well-directed advocacy, and insight into effectively engaging state officials and legislators. Twentysix years in top legislative leadership taught me valuable skills that apply here: Bringing people with differing interests together for results. Regrouping and forging ahead after suffering setbacks. As state Senator, I was a foremost advocate for our University and students. I worked to increase funding for Penn State and for student grants and loans; was part of the team bringing about the renowned Information Science and Technology program and state-of-the-art Millennium Science Center; strongly intervened for four-year programs at the Commonwealth campuses and pushed for expanding the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. And when lobbying efforts went awry I advised on how to constructively make our case. Penn State has not ably conveyed the remarkable academic and research attributes that make our university a renowned leader. The public believes Penn State puts athletics first because that is what they read. The university needs to remind people what powerful economic engines main campus and its Commonwealth campuses are, and how much graduates give back. The chance to contribute to a brighter PSU future and restore pride is exciting and energizing. It would be an honor to serve the alumni on the Board during these difficult times. WE ARE! And we always will be.

SCOTT T. KIMLER '83 Biographical Sketch A recent Alumni Association poll indicated only 18% of alumni are pleased with the Board's recent performance. This helps to explain why there are 39 alumni candidates. Most will write about their busy, high-profile careers, strong PSU ties and what they will do, if elected. But I am different. I have been making an impact to fix Penn State governance, for over a year, through research, recommendations and support, to reform the Board. Reform is a full time effort. I retired from a successful petroleum career at age forty and have the needed time. As a petroleum consultant, I once worked as part of a 10-person team charged with evaluating the value and potential of a $3.65 billion-dollar oil field, in only six months. Through research, sound financial decisions and teamwork, we won the sealed bid. Penn State is a multi-billion dollar University, but poor decisions and personal agendas have deeply wounded it. I now work part time as a web developer and social media adviser. I bring with me a new era of communication, openness and transparency. I also serve as a volunteer firefighter and was voted Firefighter of the Year in 2009 by my peers. I am trained to work effectively under stressful, unpredictable and emergent situations. I also reformed my community Board of Trustees. In sum, I have the time, life-experience, training, motivation, heart and skill to serve Penn State and to be a valuable asset for the alumni as a board member.

Position Statement Past performance is the best predictor of future performance. Elect a trustee who has already had a positive impact on fixing the Board of Trustees. I'm one of six executive team members leading PSU-ReBOT (Penn Staters Reforming the Board of Trustees). Our 2,500-member grassroots group joined with former Attorney General Jack Wagner to develop recommendations for reforming PSU governance. These recommendations are based on research into best practices at 60+ other land-grant institutions. They are also the driving force behind six bills currently before the Pennsylvania General Assembly (HB-61, HB299, HB-310, 311, 312 & SB-410). If passed, these bills will improve the board's effectiveness by reducing its size, increasing its accountability and forcing transparency. Legislated changes are a great beginning, but they only affect Penn State's Charter, established by statute. The Board must get their own house in order, by amending their Bylaws and Standing Orders. If elected, I will hit the ground running on board reform, reining in tuition, reducing administrative bloat and restoring the Penn State brand. In short, I will put "trust" back into the word "trustee." Now is the time for change. Penn State doesn't need another highpowered executive, lawyer, or politician. It needs a trustee with the time to devote to the job, a demonstrated commitment to improving Penn State, a track record of reform, a fresh perspective, new ideas and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Help me help Penn State. Vote Scott Kimler. Last on the ballot, first for Penn State.

JOHN M. MASON '70, '72 Biographical Sketch John M. Mason received an Associate Engineering degree ('70, Allentown) and Bachelor of Science in Transportation ('72, Harrisburg) from Penn State and continued his education at Villanova ('77 MS) and Texas A&M ('81 PhD) in civil engineering. He began his career in consulting engineering. During his consulting career, he earned his professional engineering license. In 1987, John joined the civil engineering faculty at University Park. He rose to full professor and later served as both the Director of the Larson (formerly Pennsylvania) Transportation Institute and Associate Dean of Engineering. In 2008, he accepted the position of Vice President for Research, Associate Provost and President of the Research Foundation at Auburn University At Auburn, John serves on the President's Cabinet, connecting with university leadership, trustees, public officials, faculty, students and alums. He is responsible for a $20 million operating budget and $130 million in research awards annually. John and his wife, Michelle, have been long-standing philanthropic supporters of Penn State, participating in the Grand Destiny campaign and establishing an endowment at Penn State Harrisburg. They are members of the President's Club. As Director of the Larson Institute, John initiated and administered a fundraising campaign to create the Larson Endowment. John serves on public, private and foundation boards. He has also received numerous leadership awards from technical and professional societies. In 2012, he was honored with an Alumni Achievement Award from Penn State Harrisburg. For 24 years, John, his wife and daughter lived in State College as active members of the community.

Position Statement I am fully committed to performing all the functions expected of a trustee, and I take very seriously the associated responsibilities. The heartbreak of recent events at our alma mater is felt by us all. What is needed now is transparent, capable and thoughtful leadership on the Board to guarantee that comprehensive reforms are initiated soon and completed in a timely manner. As an undergraduate student, I attended different campuses, gaining an appreciation of the benefits of our geographically distributed university. It is important that those avenues to individual growth are continued. Ensuring quality academic programs is critical to Penn State's long-term success. Our incoming students and their family members face serious financial challenges in securing an education. Strong, enthusiastic and articulate conversations must take place to ensure future students access to an affordable and preeminent education. Predictable financial resources from the public sector and ongoing philanthropic efforts must remain at the forefront of the University leadership's deliberations and subsequent actions. The attraction, retention and reward of high-quality faculty is critical because they are essential for Penn State's continued national prominence. Diversity, in all of its dimensions, is essential to foster inclusiveness across all levels of the University. Given the excellent research reputation of Penn State, entrepreneurial efforts must continue to be enhanced with a dedicated vision. I have the background, the experience and the knowledge that are required to perform in a leadership role that not only sustains Penn State's reputation but also advances it in today's difficult times.

CHARLES R. MAZZITTI '80 Biographical Sketch Chuck Mazzitti graduated from Penn State University in 1980 with a B.A. in Social Welfare. After his first employer went out of business, he co-founded Mazzitti and Sullivan in 1983. In the past 30 years, this company has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals, families, and employers overcome personal and organizational roadblocks. In addition to his corporate management duties, Chuck has become a requested speaker on topics including: leadership, executive management, and employee career and personal development. In the past 10 years he has presented more than 100 keynote addresses, training presentations and facilitated strategic planning sessions. He has written numerous magazine articles, and authored curriculum on vicarious trauma. His work in trauma and crisis response has him on-site at bank robberies, school shootings and worksite tragedies. Last summer he served the Centre County administrators and Judge John Cleland in managing the traumatic impact of the Jerry Sandusky trial. Chuck is a member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity. He is a lifetime member of the Alumni Association; the Nittany Lion Club, the President's Club, Penn State Harrisburg Capital Society and is an annual supporter of THON. Chuck is a volunteer on the For the Future: The Campaign for Penn State Students with its two billion dollar goal. He is the Vice Chair for the Athletic Fundraising at Penn State Harrisburg where the campus is now a Division III College athletic participant. Chuck is married to Janice and has five children, two of whom graduated from Penn State.

Position Statement My Penn State education gave me the opportunity to pursue my dreams. Consequently, my life has been truly blessed. My gratitude to our Alma Mater is deep and can be seen by the ways I have worked to "give back" so that others may get the same opportunities I had. As your representative on the Board, I will give a voice to the many thousands of alumni who otherwise may have none. I will listen, and engage the alumni, faculty and students and solicit their input. Transparency and openness need to be standard operating procedure. I will strongly support legislation that leads to the restructuring and downsizing of the board. I will work for a vision of the future that builds on our excellent academic and research foundation, but remembers our mission to make education attainable and affordable. Last summer I had the privilege of working with Judge Cleland and Centre County administrators on the Sandusky trial. I came away from that experience reminded who the people in this region, including Penn State, are. They are all good, decent people trying their best to do the right thing in very difficult circumstances. Given the facts, and clear choices, we will always do the right thing. That experience motivated me to run for the board of trustees and to continue the difficult work of finding the truth and doing what's right. I believe the best years of our great University lie ahead. Please join me.

ROBERT P. MCKINNON '90 Biographical Sketch Robert McKinnon is one of the country's leading advocates for issues impacting children and their families and a respected expert in the fields of social cause and crisis communications. As President of GALEWiLL Design, he has partnered with organizations such as the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and The William J. Clinton Foundation. Through this work, he has helped families gain access to better food and education, children overcome abusive and violent pasts, and youth to become more engaged in the world of service. Among others, the Federal Trade Commission, the National Governors Association and the U.S. Congress, have called upon Bob to provide honest perspective on the many issues facing our youth today. In 2009, Bob published Actions Speak Loudest: Keeping Our Promise for A Better World that features the contributions of thirty-two great Americans, including Joe Paterno. Previously, Bob was an Executive Vice President at Saatchi & Saatchi, working with leading marketers such as Procter & Gamble, Toyota and the International Olympic Committee. Bob earned his B.A. at Pennsylvania State University with an honors degree from the College of Communications and a Minor in Business. He serves on the College's Alumni Board and was honored with their Award for Outstanding Alumni Achievement. He also holds an M.A. in Media Studies from New School University. As evidence to his open-mindedness, Bob married a Pitt graduate and together they have three beautiful little girls.

Position Statement Like you, I love our university. Like you, I know that I wouldn't be the person I am today without the friendships, education and opportunities that were only made possible because I chose Penn State, and Penn State chose me. And like you, I spent sleepless nights and troubled days trying to come to terms with the events of last year, the actions of our leadership and the picture the media painted of our alma mater that in no way resembled what I knew to be true of her students, alumni and faculty. There are many things that make our university truly special, but none more so than this extraordinary bond that we have with each other and with our school - one created during our four years on campus but forged over the next fifty off of it. We root for our football team on Saturday but take more pride in the team's graduation rate than its record. We are excited when we land a great job after graduation but are elated when we can help the young alum behind us land theirs. We give back not just with numbers on checks, but with our actions over time. Somehow these stories have gotten lost on America. If you give me this opportunity to represent you, I will act with integrity and principle to make sure that this never gets lost on anyone, especially our own leadership, again.

DAVID K. MULLALY '69, '72g Biographical Sketch David K. Mullaly received a B.A. and M.A. from Penn State in 1969 and 1972 respectively, and did two years of doctoral work in English at Northwestern. He taught at Northwestern and at Glenbrook South H.S. in Glenview, IL, for over thirty years, and during that period coached soccer and co-directed a yearly performance arts production. In addition, he was partially responsible for two dozen of his A.P. English students attending Penn State during his career. He retired from teaching in 2005. Currently he volunteers at a homeless shelter in Annapolis, MD, and runs a small website business. His wife and older son are both Penn State graduates. In late July 2012, he went from being a Penn State supporter and sports fan to a serious alumni activist:  He organized two rallies on Penn State's main campus asking for resignations from the current Board of Trustees; featured speakers included Franco Harris, Anthony Lubrano, Eileen Morgan, and others.  He enlisted the help of twenty alumni volunteers to visit with thousands of tailgaters before the Ohio State football game to encourage them to keep demanding changes in the leadership at Penn State.  He helped to create, fund, and promote the distribution of thousands of free "I am Penn State, and I VOTE!" bumper stickers before the PA Attorney General election, and continues to offer them to alumni to encourage PA legislators to support BOT structural reform.

Position Statement Fiasco, debacle, catastrophe, disaster—there are many words to describe the failures of the Penn State Board of Trustees over the past two years or so, but these are clearly appropriate. Don't take my word for it. The Fels Institute of the University of Pennsylvania listed the handling of the Sandusky scandal by our "leadership" first in their roll call of the five worst crisis management blunders of 2011. And Business Insider called Penn State's handling of the scandal the worst PR disaster of 2012. Whatever the reasons or motivations for a whole series of stunningly bad decisions, the leadership of the BOT, especially the "Business and Industry" bloc, has shown that they are unable to act in the best interests of the University, and perhaps it's time for the alumni trustees to assert the alumni perspective. An advisor recently suggested that voters should be encouraged to ask this question of any candidate: "Where have you been, what have you done since the scandal broke over a year ago?" Is it simply election time, or has that candidate done anything to be an advocate for Penn State? I would hope that my efforts over the past several months confirm that I am willing to stand up for the University in a very public way. Also, as far as I know, I am the only candidate who has publicly committed to visiting as many alumni groups as possible after the election, to actually hear from the people I intend to represent.

BEN NOVAK '65, '99g Biographical Sketch For thirty years I practiced law in Centre County as founder and senior partner of the law firm of Novak & Stover. I retired in 2001, and taught law and philosophy in Europe for seven years. Although I consider Bellefonte my permanent home, I am temporarily living in Florida to help my brother recover after several operations. I fell in love with Penn State from the time I arrived in 1961. As a student I was USG president, manager of the Book Exchange, and a member of TKE, OK, Parmi Nous, and Lion's Paw. Then off to Georgetown Law School and the Army (infantry captain, Viet Nam, Bronze Star). From 1970-72, I was assistant dean of students at Penn State. I earned an interdisciplinary Ph.D. at Penn State in 1999. As an alumnus, I served as first president of the Mount Nittany Conservancy, as well as president of Lion's Paw Alumni Association, Alumni Interfraternity Council, and Lion Fraternity Alumni Association. I led the campaign to restore Old Willow, and received the outstanding Fraternity Advisor Award in 1994. My articles on "'Is Penn State a Real University?"' published in State College Magazine in 1987-88, won wide acclaim. In 1988, I was elected to Penn State's Board of Trustees and served till 2000. I recounted my experiences on the Board in a series of articles entitled "'Reflections of a Former Trustee."' My aim, if elected, is to break the stonewalling silence of the Board of Trustees, and open it up to change.

Position Statement In the year-and-a-half since the Sandusky scandal first arose, members of Penn State's Board of Trustees elected or appointed prior to 2012 have shown no intention of responding to questions from alumni, or submitting themselves to media scrutiny—or of explaining their actions. They attend meetings, vote for whatever is set before them with little discussion, eat great meals at the Nittany Lion Inn or the Penn Stater, and go home. They refuse any personal accountability. I am running for the Board to change this. I want to join Ryan McCombie, Anthony Lubrano, and Adam Taliaferro—and the other new Trustees to be elected this spring—to change the culture of the Board. I previously served on the Board from 1988-2000 as its sole dissenting member. I learned how it operates. I want to help all the newly elected or appointed members of the Board learn the ropes faster and become more effective at changing the Board. If elected, I will work to adopt many of the Auditor General's recommendations to reform the Board. I will provide incisive reporting and commentary on what the Board is doing. They will never be able to work in the dark again. I will communicate with alumni, students, faculty, and townspeople and carry your thoughts and concerns back to Board meetings. I strongly believe that Joe and Sue Paterno should be honored at Penn State, and will fight to restore them to their rightful place.

WILLIAM F. OLDSEY '76 Biographical Sketch Family Background: Three generations of proud Penn Staters. Father a former faculty member for 20 years. Two sons are graduates. Born and raised in State College. Current part-time resident. Professional Accomplishments: 30+year career in the business of education and education policy; Senior executive (President and EVP level) with largest education companies in the world including Pearson and McGraw-Hill; Deep management experience in Higher Education, K-12 Education, and Adult Learning; Successfully managed billion dollar businesses and thousands of employees; Worked effectively with Colleges, Universities, School Districts, State Departments of Education across the U.S. and globally; Leadership focused consistently on improving teaching and learning outcomes for faculty and students; Service on corporate boards including Association of American Publishers, Unigo Education, LLC, McGraw-Hill Diversity and Inclusion Council. Service to Penn State: I attribute much of my career success to PSU, and have given back through meaningful service to the University. Created three endowments--two supporting Liberal Arts; one establishing a football scholarship; Guest lecturer/mentor to PSU students; THON donor/supporter; Chairman, Board of Visitors, Department of English; Chairman, Board of Visitors, Center for American Literary Studies; 2007 Mt. Nittany Society Honoree; 2009 University Alumni Fellow Award; 2012 Liberal Arts Leaders Award. Commitment as a Trustee: After a lifetime of preparation and loyalty, I stand ready to devote 100% of my experience, leadership, energy, and time to the responsible stewardship of Penn State, now and into the future.

Position Statement Instead of being defined by a scandal not of our making and by a deeply flawed Freeh Report, I believe it's time to step up to defend our great University and its traditions by repeatedly demonstrating that Penn State is a world-class institution whose best years are yet to come. Penn State's traditions are my traditions. Success with Honor is more than a slogan -- it's a pledge, a responsibility, and a way of life. As a full time Trustee, my priorities will be to: Partner with the Paterno Family to honor the lifetime achievements of Joe and Sue. Recruit a President with impeccable reputation and insight to lead us successfully into the future. Consider the Wagner Report carefully, and aggressively pursue sensible governance reform within the BoT. Build a communications culture accentuating transparency and openness throughout our University and with our 600,000 Alumni. Enhance Penn State's ability to educate globally, digitally, and competitively through increased innovation of teaching and learning methods. Preserve our Land Grant roots and deliver excellent, affordable undergraduate programs at all of our Commonwealth Campuses. Maximize fundraising efforts and corporate outreach to offset state funding reductions. We owe it to future generations to pay forward the values and benefits we have enjoyed as proud Penn Staters. I believe deep in my heart that, together, we will accomplish great things and that our future is brighter than ever. Let's Restore the ROAR!

CHRISTOPHER R. OWENS '06 Biographical Sketch Christopher R. Owens graduated from Penn State in 2006 with a double major in Information Sciences and Technology (IST) and Economics. In 2011, Owens continued his education and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Shippensburg University. Christopher is currently employed at the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) in Harrisburg as the Mobile Banking Manager. While at Penn State, Owens was heavily involved in the student advocacy groups of the Association of Residence Hall Students (ARHS/WHRA), Off-Campus Student Union, and Undergraduate Student Government (USG, now UPUA) as the Senate President. Christopher was also the founder of the IST honors society Gamma Tau Phi, a member of the THON finance committee, and helped plan Penn State's 150th Sesquicentennial events. For his dedication to the university, Owens was honored by groups, including the Nittany Chapter of the National Residence Halls Honorary and Mortar Board. Born and raised in the Pittsburgh area, Christopher now resides in Mechanicsburg with his wife, Allison '07. They are expecting their first child this summer.

Position Statement Penn State needs a Board of Trustees that has experience in student and university affairs. I will bring to the Board my experiences from USG and other student advocacy groups. Penn State should be an affordable university and a realistic dream for prospective students. I will look into the reasons for Penn State's escalating rate of tuition over the last decade and make suggestions as appropriate. As Avi Dan writes in Forbes, it would be ill-advised to "price ourselves out of existence." Students and visitors to the Penn State campuses should have a sense of safety and security. I will work to sustain a safe environment at all campuses across the Commonwealth. Joe and Sue Paterno dedicated their lives to Penn State and the State College community by donating their time and raising money for the university, especially for the Paterno Library. I want to resurrect the Joe Paterno statue in or around the Paterno Library to reinforce his positive impact on the campus. Penn State has a lot to be proud of in 2013, including $12+ million raised for THON, dedicated players and staff who remain committed to Penn State's athletic programs, cutting-edge research across the Commonwealth campuses, and legions of highly educated faithful alumni who are making a difference in this world. I promise to make an impact on the Penn State Board of Trustees if elected as alumni representative. If you believe in the future of Penn State, it is time to take action.

KATHLEEN A. PAVELKO '75, '79g Biographical Sketch Kathleen Pavelko is a public broadcasting executive and President/CEO of WITF in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She is twice an alumna (B.A. History '75 and M.A. Journalism '79), twice a staff member (at Penn State Public Broadcasting 1979-1983 and 1987-1996), and was an adjunct faculty member in the School of Communications. Pavelko has served on Penn State Harrisburg's Advisory Board and was Penn State Harrisburg's commencement speaker (December 2012). She is a Life Member of the Alumni Association. Ms. Pavelko is married to Penn State Professor Emeritus Eugene N. Borza. Kathleen lived in Centre County for more than 20 years. At WITF since 1999, Pavelko led a $39 million capital project to construct the Public Media Center. Under her leadership, WITF's total assets have quintupled and it has earned many journalism honors including the DuPont-Columbia Silver Baton. At Penn State Public Broadcasting, Pavelko served in production and management, including as chief operating officer. Ms. Pavelko was also president of Prairie Public Broadcasting, based in Fargo, where she created North Dakota Public Radio, the state's first statewide public radio network. Her experience in non-profit management and governance is extensive, and she speaks often about board-management issues. She has served on two state commissions: the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and North Dakota Educational Telecommunications Council. Nationally, she has served as the boards of the Archaeological Institute of America and of America's Public Television Stations (APTS). She serves locally on the boards of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Salvation Army.

Position Statement Penn State has shaped and enriched my life. I seek your support to give back to the University what it needs today, and what I have learned as an executive and as a non-profit board leader. The University needs board members who will make decisions as I have learned to do so: in an orderly, informed and transparent way. I believe the BOT needs members whose top priority is securing and serving the educational and research mission of the University, not representing professions or societies. There are many challenges facing Penn State, and they are not limited to addressing the aftermath of the Sandusky scandal. Reform of the governance of the Board is a priority that will take persistence and leadership. The Board must work diligently to restore the bonds of respect among alumni, staff, faculty and the Commonwealth. The tsunami of online learning is about to hit higher education; Penn State must secure its place in a changing landscape. And maintaining academic excellence while improving affordability for students may be the biggest challenge of all. This is my pledge: I will be a board leader. I will be focused on the mission of the University. And I will do everything I can to insure that Penn State will continue its incomparable service to the Commonwealth and the nation.

FREDERIK O. RIEFKOHL '87 Biographical Sketch Mr. Riefkohl has over 20 years of executive and staff experience in finance and operations in the investment banking, information technology, construction, and engineering industries. He is Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Development for North America, for CSA Group. His contributions to the strategic planning and management of CSA, as member of CSA’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors, has been key to the successful transition of CSA from a single market and region company to a national engineering firm. Fred’s participation in every aspect of the company’s growth has given him an unmatched perspective in managing growth, implementing change and applying growth capital to transform an organization. As Vice President of Finance and Operations for Tier Technologies, Inc., he was in charge of the company’s Australian expansion through several key acquisitions. Prior to joining Tier, Mr. Riefkohl worked in New York for Chase Securities where he participated on a number of cross-border transactions throughout Latin America in investment banking. He also has had hands-on project management experience while working for Bechtel Corporation in Saudi Arabia, New York and San Francisco, and for AECOM in Washington, D.C. Mr. Riefkohl has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the Pennsylvania State University and a Master's in Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Annapolis, Maryland.

Position Statement It is simple, WE want TRUTH from our board of trustees. Transparency Responsibility Understanding Trust Honesty Then, we can “move on” and focus on the long term success of our university.

GREGORY S. "SANDY" SANDERSON '00 Biographical Sketch A native of Western Pennsylvania, Gregory S. Sanderson is referred to as "Sandy" by virtually all who know him. He is a proud member of a Nittany Lion Family as his father, Chester "Sandy Sr." ('72 ACCTG); mother, Linda ('72 EDUC); and sister, Tracey ('02 NURS) received their degrees from Penn State. While at Penn State, Sandy was a William K. Ulerich Renaissance Scholarship recipient and a four year member of the Penn State Baseball Club, serving as President and Head Coach for three. Sandy earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Logistics in 2000. While still an undergrad, he began working for Department of Defense contractor Booz Allen Hamilton where he spent 10 years as a Senior Consultant for the Special Communications Requirements Branch (SCRB) of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD). Sandy is now the President and CEO of CollClubSports which is the national governing body for collegiate club baseball, softball, football, and track & field. CollClubSports oversees club sports teams at over 245 colleges and universities across the United States and Canada where they consult with and mentor countless young college students as they strive to incorporate competitive collegiate athletics into their academic pursuits. A member of the PSBC Alumni Interest Group, Nittany Lion Club, Golden Lion Society, an Alumni Association Life Member, Sandy also serves on the Shaler Township Civil Service Commission while still finding time to pursue acting, appearing in independent and studio productions. Sandy and his wife Amanda reside in Pittsburgh, PA.

Position Statement My daily interactions with universities throughout North America have reinforced my opinion that Penn State is World Class. My exposure to the successes and shortcomings of other institutions has me eager to bring this knowledge to the Board in order to circumvent obstacles and achieve advancement in shaping Penn State. Through my professional experiences in business, athletics, government, and engineering I now view Penn State as a prestigious corporation of higher learning. Our University has many products to offer its "customers" whether that is an education, research opportunities, state of the art facilities, athletic offerings, or the familyesque community environment where young students can mature into ethical contributors to society. It is my intention not to maintain the status quo, but to demand that each of these aspects be cutting edge leaders in their offerings not just domestically but globally. Many speak of Penn State as a brand. It is a brand of education, athletics, and character maturation. Brand loyalty is why we have the largest alumni association, donate to the University, frame our diplomas, don the blue and white, and why THON breaks records. Loyalty is what has driven us to success in the past, and is a quintessential part of our future. I am committed to making Penn State the highest regarded institution in the world and ask for your support so that I may bring my passion, energy, and experience to the Board to achieve that goal... So that We Are, and always will be Penn State.

DOREEN ULICHNEY SCHIVLEY '78 Biographical Sketch Doreen M. Ulichney Schivley, a current resident of State College, graduated from Penn State in 1978 with a B.S. degree in the Education of Exceptional Children (Special Education). As an undergraduate, Doreen was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, serving as president in 1977, and THON dancer in 1976 and 1977. She was also a Sigma Pi Little Sister. She is a life-member of the Alumni Association and Back the Lions as well as a member of the Penn State University Women's Club. In addition, she and her husband, Mark are members of the Nittany Lion Club, Lady Lion Cager Club, Men's Hoops Club, State College Quarterback Club, and Friends of the Penn State All-Sports Museum where Doreen is a volunteer docent. Schivley taught in the Kent County Public Schools located in Chestertown, MD, for 30 years retiring in 2008. A Master's Degree in Psychology from Washington College was acquired in 1983. In addition to teaching duties, Doreen served on a number of countywide as well as school committees which included: Baldrige Leadership/School Improvement. Using the Baldrige System, Kent County Schools improved from 24th place to 1st in the state of Maryland. Doreen is a member of the Kent County Teachers Association, Maryland State Education Association, and National Education Association. She served on the KCTA Negotiations Team which drafted teacher contracts for a number of years as well as being secretary of the local association from 2000-2006.

Position Statement The events of November, 2011 as well as July, 2012, are still alarming. The conduct and content of Board of Trustees meeting in January, 2012, which I attended flabbergasted me. I have never witnessed an educational board meeting conducted in such a predetermined manner. Governance changes and fiduciary responsibility need to be implemented. Board reorganization is a top priority, along with membership and size, as well as an examination of its by-laws and standing orders. A study of the role, responsibilities, and powers of the university president needs to be conducted from within the board. One figure should not have the power or authority to accept sanctions, such as the NCAA, nor agree to a consent decree, nor remove an icon without discussion, evidence and full board approval. It is ludicrous that a body would approve the expenditures of millions of dollars for a flawed Freeh Report without being completely reviewed and discussed by the board. It would be beneficial if the Paterno Report would be examined in more detail. Blind acceptance of the Freeh Report raises concerns that the board has accepted other reports with little or no discussion or oversight. I will openly communicate with my alumni stakeholders and be proactive rather than reactive. My Baldridge core values of honesty and integrity along with the 6 Pillars of Character Counts (respect, responsibility, fairness, trustworthiness, citizenship, and caring) will continue to be applied to achieve Success with Honor.

TED J. SEBASTIANELLI '69 Biographical Sketch Ted J. Sebastianelli, first in his family to attend college, earned a football scholarship to Penn State and was a member of Coach Paterno's first three teams, including the undefeated, "fabled" 1968 squad. Ted played an early role in Coach Paterno's vision of developing outstanding football teams with young men of strong character who also were committed to academics. In Penn State lore this became known as "The Grand Experiment". Following graduation, Ted joined the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. As an Air Weapons Director, he controlled more than 3000 live air-to-air events and over 500 live aerial refueling missions. Ted was made an honorary member of the 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, The Black Sheep. He served in positions as Weapons and Tactics Officer, Chief of Standardization/Evaluation, Director of Operations, and Commander. Ted participated in Counter Drug Operations in Columbia and multiple operations from Italy in support of the air war in the Balkans. He completed Air War College in 1999. Lieutenant Colonel Sebastianelli retired militarily in 2004 as commander of the 112th Air Operations Squadron, State College. He then served as Deputy Human Resources Director for the Military District of Washington, Fort McNair, DC, before retiring in 2007. Ted is a member of the Alumni Association, past president of the Football Letterman's Club, and a 30-year member of the Nittany Lion Club. He comes from a Penn State family; his sister, niece, and both stepdaughters are Penn State grads. Ted and his wife, Margaret, reside in State College, PA.

Position Statement When do we rise up, plant our feet, and take a stand? It's been 16 months since the child sexual abuse scandal broke and, sadly, we have yet to defend our University. Instead, we are simply asked to "move on". Well, it's not that simple. We need due process for our University and our beloved Coach Paterno. We need to set the record straight. We must begin a deliberate process to disprove and invalidate the Presentment and Freeh Report. This fight will take time, but it must be done carefully by the Board of Trustees and University leadership. And, of course, we must apologize to the Paterno family. Penn State needs trustees who possess a genuine sense of duty and a fiduciary responsibility to their constituents. The board needs drastic change. I would remove the president and governor, reduce the size to 21, set quorum at simple majority, establish 9-year term limits, stop the cronyism, enforce transparency, and comply with the Right-toKnow Law and Ethics Act. The board also must firmly deal with the rising cost of education. We must examine current practices and spending in order to make college more affordable for every qualified student. I am uniquely qualified to be a trustee. My Penn State roots are wellestablished. My military career is indicative of strong, decisive leadership. As a long time State College resident, I have a great appreciation for the University neighborhood. I'm anxious to help revitalize our image. I ask for your vote.

GREGORY A. SLACHTA '66 Biographical Sketch Dr. Gregory A. Slachta graduated from Penn State in 1966 and Jefferson Medical College in 1968 in the first 5-year BS-MD program. He was recipient of the Penn State President's Freshman Book Award for Outstanding Scholarship in 1964. He received his urological training at Temple University from 1970-71; 1973-75. From 1971 to 1973 he served as a Major in the United States Army Medical Corp. Before retiring, he practiced urological surgery for over 25 years and received several Best Doctor's in America awards. He served as the American Urological Association's Delegate to the AMA for seventeen years among other responsibilities with the Association. In 1994 he received the AUA's Distinguished Service Award and in 2009 the Presidential Citation Award. He is lifetime member of the Alumni Association, a member of the Nittany Lion Club, The President's Club, Sparks Circle and the Obelisk Society. He has sponsored the Andrew G. Slachta Memorial Scholarship in the College of Mineral Sciences and Meteorology in honor of his late father Andrew G. Slachta, Metallurgy '42. His family has Penn State roots with his uncle Charles, Agronomy'44; brother Geoff, Computer Science M.S. '84; daughter Jennifer, Pol. Sci '94. Dr. Slachta's wife Patricia, is a Villanova graduate, BSN, University of Pennsylvania, MSN, Adelphi University, Ph.D. and a proud Lifetime Member of the Penn State Alumni Association. They have four children, Gregory Jr, Jennifer, Lara Ann and Andrea and have seven grandchildren. When they are not in South Carolina they are in their State College home.

Position Statement The last year and a half has been hard to accept. The sanctions were not only unreasonable but they also hurt the wrong part of our "culture". They hurt our students, faculty, alumni, and especially our student-athletes who have all strived to make Penn State a great university. The NCAA impugned the reputation of one of the greatest football coaches of all time. Our graduation of football players and other student-athletes has always been among the highest in the nation. Paterno revered education more than sport and demonstrated they are not mutually exclusive; our "culture" is good. I believe our Board and Administration were complicit in destroying the reputation of the University and "Joe". They knuckled under to an unprecedented media attack. My platform is simple. Change the "culture" of the Board, and return common sense as a precursor to decision making. I will work to  Establish transparency as the order of the day.  Instill the Board with responsibility for its decisions.  Restructure the Board and identify term limits (it should not be a reward for financial philanthropy, which should be its own reward).  Implement the Wagner Report on change in Governance. (November 2012) I don't believe the Administration or the Board is on the correct course by "Move On". I believe the correct course is to "Move Forward". Unfortunately to move forward one must look back and make a critical assessment of past actions. I asked myself if not me, who? If not now, when?

PAUL V. SUHEY '79 * Biographical Sketch Dr. Paul Suhey is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Partner at Martin & Suhey Orthopedics. He practices orthopedics and sports medicine in central Pennsylvania. He was first elected to the Board of Trustees in July 1998. Currently he is vice chair of the Outreach Committee and member of the Blue & White Vision Council. Dr. Suhey, a third-generation Penn State graduate, is the grandson of Coach Bob Higgins '19 and son of Steve '48 and Virginia Higgins Suhey '48. He was co-captain of the 1979 football team, recipient of the Ridge Riley Award, selected for Lion's Paw, Parmi Nous and a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984, where he was class president and recipient of the Dean's Award. Training during his residency included Orthopedic Trauma Surgery in Germany and Hand Surgery at the Curtis Hand Center, Baltimore, MD. Selected as a sports medicine fellow, he served for one year under Frank McCue, M.D. at the University of Virginia, and James Andrews, M.D. at the Alabama Sports Medicine Institute. He is a life member of the Penn State Alumni Association and the Football Letterman's Club. He serves on the hospital Board of Trustees of the Mount Nittany Medical Center, the Medical Executive Committee, and is also treasurer of the Medical Staff. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Orthopedic Society. Paul and his wife, Carolyn '78, daughter of Arthur Biddle '50, a Pennsylvania Master Farmer, have four children.

* Incumbent

Position Statement The past 16 months have been an extremely difficult and challenging time for our Penn State Community. What has inspired me throughout, however, is the way that our community has faced this challenging time with great resolve. I am proud to have witnessed first-hand the way our students, faculty, staff and alumni responded to this tragedy, showing the world the true character of Penn State. This unwavering commitment will make certain nothing like this can ever happen here again. To that end, we have made significant change to the way our University is governed. These include sweeping structural changes and making University governance more accountable, balanced and transparent. These reforms are setting standards for universities across the country. The critics (and there are a few) will challenge and debate some of our decisions. In the end, there were things we could have done differently, but we always had the best interests of the University as priority one. My experience and insight will help build consensus for meaningful change as we navigate these challenging times. I am proud of what we have accomplished to date. More remains to be done. As your Trustee, I am committed to working with the Governance Committee to continue making real changes–changes that make our university stronger. We need to rebuild our divided community. I pledge to work with our leadership to reach out to our constituencies and continue a meaningful conversation about how we rededicate ourselves to the true missions of this great institution.

VINCENT J. TEDESCO, JR. '64 Biographical Sketch Vincent J. Tedesco, Jr. graduated from Penn State in 1964. He was co-captain of the Penn State Lacrosse team and a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. He was commissioned in the U.S. Army upon graduation. In 1991 COL Tedesco retired after 27 years of service. He commanded thousands of soldiers. For his service in Vietnam he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action, the Bronze Star, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star. He is the Honorary Colonel of the 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. He has received the very rare honor of having a street--Tedesco Way--named for him at Fort Hood, Texas. The leadership award for lieutenants at the Air Defense Artillery School is named in his honor. He retired from Lockheed Martin in 2011. While working for Lockheed Martin, he received the Washington Award six times, the Washington Community Service Award, and in 2005 the Nova Award, the highest award given to a Lockheed Martin employee. Vin and his wife Suzann are members of the Nittany Lion Club and the President's Club. They are active members of the Centre County Chapter of the Alumni Association. He is an advisor and board member for Delta Upsilon Fraternity and a volunteer for the Penn State men's lacrosse team. Two of the their children graduated from Penn State, V. J. Tedesco, III ('86) and Matthew T. Tedesco ('91) and a granddaughter, Rachel, is a junior.

Position Statement Why vote for me? I will: 1. Apply my proven record of leadership, achievement and courage in representing the views of loyal alumni. 2. Defend our great university from those who want to "move on" rather than correct the mistakes made by the Board of Trustees and university leaders. 3. Ensure the Board of Trustees operates in an open manner--hiding nothing from the alumni, faculty and students. 4. Ensure that the Board of Trustees never again allows political correctness to outweigh what is morally right. 5. Work to return our wonderful university to its rightful place of honor as the top public university in the nation. 6. Reestablish Joe Paterno's place of honor in our university. 7. Find a way to stop the ever-increasing cost of a Penn State undergraduate education. I have no ambition beyond serving the best interests of the university and its alumni. I will do everything I can to prevent cowardly actions by the Board from ever again staining the name of Penn State University. With your support, we will restore--"Success with Honor"-Coach Paterno's Standard.

J. ANDREW WEIDMAN '78 Biographical Sketch J. Andrew Weidman earned a B.S. in Accounting from Penn State University in 1978, and later received an M.S. in Taxation from Colorado State University. Andy is currently a Tax Partner and Chairman of the Board of Reinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP, a top-100 CPA firm, and served as Managing Partner/CEO from 2004-2011. He is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the firm and specializes in serving closelyheld businesses and tax planning for mergers and acquisitions. Andy started his career with Touche Ross in Denver, CO in 1978 and later moved back to Reading, PA with Ernst & Young in 1989 before joining RKL in 1992. Andy has extensive board service, having served on numerous boards over the past 25 years, including: • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Elected member of Council (2002-2009) • Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), Elected Member of Council (1999-2009) • PICPA Council President 2005-2006 • PICPA Political Action Committee and Governance and Structure Task Force (current) • Olivet Boys and Girls Club of Reading & Berks County Board 19902010, Chairman in 2002 & 2003 • Greater Reading Economic Partnership, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Treasurer (current) • St. Joseph's Regional Health Network Board, Finance and Audit Committees (current) Andy is a lifetime member of the PSU Alumni Association and is a member of the Nittany Lion Club. Andy's son, Travis, is a 2010 PSU graduate with a B.S. in Accounting, and his brother Steve holds an M.B.A. from PSU.

Position Statement I received a tremendous education at Penn State – it is the foundation upon which I have built a very successful career. My TKE brothers have become lifelong friends – bonded together by the glue that is PSU. Being a "Penn Stater" is something very special – we all know that. The injustice that befell PSU last year hurt me profoundly – and made me realize I need to do something about it… The penalties assessed by the NCAA are nothing short of outrageous. Part of the blame lies with the NCAA for their rush to judgment, based solely on a severely flawed Freeh report. The rest of the blame lies with the PSU "leadership" who failed to protect PSU in its greatest time of need. Most recently, it was the Paterno family that stepped up and did what PSU "leadership" should have done last summer. My platform: undo the harsh and unwarranted penalties imposed by the NCAA; assure that we hire a strong, dynamic and visionary leader as our next university President in 2014; insure that our BOT operates in an accountable and transparent manner; and guarantee that a PSU education remains affordable by controlling the growth of administrative costs. Over the past 25 years, I have served on numerous boards at the local, state and national level. I am an effective and outspoken board member, but also as one who takes a proactive, analytical and reasonable approach to dealing with critical issues. We need that now more than ever on our BOT.

AMY L. WILLIAMS '80 Biographical Sketch Amy is a devoted alumnus who earned her B.S. from the College of Health and Human Development in 1980. She is a second generation Penn Stater. Her mother, Joan Yerger Williams, (1953, 1986 M.Ed. Kappa Alpha Theta) and father Harding G. Williams (1953, Phi Gamma Delta) are devoted alumni. She is a lifelong member of the alumni association, the Nittany Lion Club, Chi Omega and SAE. The Williams family has been long time supporters of Penn State and, because of all of the time they spend there, have had a condo in State College since 1980. Amy resides in Wayne, PA. Amy is a board member on Penn State Outreach/Penn State World Campus and MUSICOPIA a non-profit organization that brings music to under-served schools. Professionally, Amy possesses the unique ability to see the big picture, implement successful outcomes as measured by income and efficiencies, and isn't afraid to roll up her sleeves to get the job done—all with principled purpose. She has held leadership positions at both Merck and Endo and currently is the Founder of SageWorks Rx LLC. Amy has led and had P/L responsibility for a $500 million pharmaceutical franchise which she grew from $280 million. This was accomplished through strong strategic business decisions, marketing, communications, PR and prudent fiscal management. Amy has developed corporate strategies and has experience in organizational risk management planning. Amy enjoys loves to travel to better understand different cultures, and spending time with family and friends at Penn State.

Position Statement I will bring my professional skills in Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Communication, PR and Risk Management as well as the perspective of the everyday alumnus. I take to heart the meaning of the word Trustee and will work to continue to strengthen the reputation, honor, camaraderie and quality of education that is our beloved Penn State. To that end I will work for: 1. Transparency of governance through strengthened communications and administration. 2. Keeping the students and the value of our University the top priority and the heart of every decision, program and fiscal spend. 3. A Balanced Board: • Strengthen the board by adding members who possess skills not currently present (Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, PR and Organizational Risk Management) • Avoid adding members whose skill sets are redundant. (Lawyers, Wealth Managers, CEOs, Educators and Physicians) • Ensure the Board reflects the same demographic makeup of the student body to bring a variety of perspectives for stronger outcomes. Currently there are only 5 women on a board of 32. It is my belief that success and integrity should be inseparable concepts and can be achieved not only through grand accomplishments but in ordinary, everyday decisions. I pledge my skill sets, experience, and intellect to Balancing the Board and my heart to strengthening Penn State as a World Class University while maintaining the importance and value of honorable principles. I am grateful for your consideration and I will work diligently to represent you. For the Glory!