Appointments to Grand Valley's Board of Trustees

Grand Valley State University welcomes the appointments of Dorothy Johnson and Lucille Taylor to its Board of Trustees and thanks departing trustee Donnalee Holton for her years of service to the university.

'I am honored to have been reappointed to the Board of Trustees,' Johnson said. 'I look forward to my continued service to Grand Valley, which is one of our state's educational jewels.'

Lucille Taylor currently serves as Governor Engler's legal counsel. She says she was particularly pleased to have been appointed to the Grand Valley Board. 'I have been watching Grand Valley's growth and maturation for some time and am very impressed with what I have seen,' Taylor said. 'I am also impressed with the leadership being shown by President Mark Murray. He not only recognizes, but embraces opportunities and challenges the university faces as it moves forward.'

President Murray issued the following statement:

'Governor Engler has appointed to our Board of Trustees two women with great experience and skill. Dorothy Johnson, who presently chairs the Board, is respected throughout Michigan for her leadership in establishing the Council of Michigan Foundations. Lucille Taylor is admired in legal and governmental circles for her wisdom and careful attention to detail. Both will be excellent Board members.'

'I want to thank Donnalee Holton for her six years of stellar service as a trustee. As chair of the finance committee, she is due much credit for the excellent financial condition of the university. She is a model board member. Her insights and leadership will benefit students of this university for many years to come,' Murray concluded.