07/22/19
HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State University Alumni Association Board of Directors has announced the addition of three new board members for the 2019-20 fiscal year.

New members announced at the June 8 board meeting in Hays were Dr. Kendall Krug, Hays; Eric Norris, Lawrence; and Mari Tucker, Topeka.

Krug, an optometrist, graduated from FHSU in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in general science. He will serve a two-year term on the board and serve on the Awards and Recognition Committee.

Norris, librarian for the state of Kansas, received a Master of Arts degree in 2009 from FHSU. He will serve on the Membership and Marketing Committee.

Tucker, a partnership liaison for registered nurse education at the Washburn School of Nursing, has earned two FHSU degrees, a Bachelor of Science in computer information systems in 1986 and a Master of Business Administration in management in 1987. She will serve on the Finance and Operations Committee.

“These highly talented Fort Hays State alumni bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the FHSU Alumni Board of Directors,”  said DeBra Prideaux, executive director of alumni and governmental relations. “We are fortunate to have such expertise added to an already talented board  as we continue our commitment to strengthen Fort Hays State University.”

The 2019-20 Executive Council is comprised of Betty Johnson, Lawrence, board president; Mike Koerner, Hays, vice president; Dr. Mike Slattery, Hays; Lance Tilton, Chapman; Dr. Jennifer Brantley, Wichita; and Chelsey Ladd.

Johnson, a 1980 FHSU graduate, received a bachelor’s degree in communications. She is president of Betty Johnson and Associates. This will be her second one-year term as president.

Koerner, operations and systems manager for Eagle Communications, has two degrees from FHSU, a bachelor’s degree in information networking and telecommunications, 2000, and a master’s degree in INT in 2005. He is vice president of the board and holds a position on the Finance and Operations Committee.

Slattery is a retired FHSU professor of education administration. He received three degrees from FHSU: a 1973 B.S. in physical education, a 1977 M.S. in education administration (secondary), and a 1989 Ed.S. in education administration (superintendent). He will serve as chair of the Awards and Recognition Committee.

Tilton, market president and ag/commercial lender for Astra Bank, is serving as chair of the Finance and Operations Committee. He graduated from FHSU in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

Brantley, director of Sedgwick County Research and Extension Center, will serve as chair of the Membership and Marketing Committee. She received a bachelor’s degree in biology from FHSU in 1993.

Ladd will serve in an at-large position on the Executive Council and as a member of the Membership and Marketing Committee. Ladd is the manager of constituent services for U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational leadership and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.

Other members of the board:

• Leo Lake, Manhattan, retired educator.
• Rob Schocke, Castle Rock, Colo., senior implementation analyst for VISA Inc.
• Larry Daugherty, Russell, retired.
• Dean Lavielle, Newton, retired high school principal.
• Brooke Oleen Tieperman, Denver, program manager for the Environment, Energy and Transportation, National Conference of State Legislatures.
• Dr. Doug Wright, Humboldt, clinical director of the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center.

Brad DeMers, Osceola, Neb., president of the FHSU Student Government Association, will also serve on the board in an ex-officio position along with FHSU President Dr. Tisa Mason, FHSU Athletic Director Curtis Hammeke, and Jason Williby, president and CEO of the FHSU Foundation – all of Hays.

Retiring board members were recognized for a combined 29 years of service: Cathy Domsch, Atwood; Angela Gaughan, Wichita; Mitch Hall, Harper; Denise Riedel, Overland Park; and Dave Voss, Colby.

Established in 1916, the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association serves the population of FHSU graduates by identifying needs and providing solutions. More than 69,000 graduates live throughout the United States and approximately 77 foreign countries.

The board sets the policy and direction of the association in developing life-lolifelong relationships between the university and alumni.

Board nominations are accepted as positions become available. For more information, visit www.goforthaysstate.com, email alumni@fhsu.edu or call 785-628-4430 or toll free 1-888-351-3591.

For a complete listing and photos of the FHSU Alumni Board of Directors, visit www.goforthaysstate.com/abod.

Cutline: Back row (l-r): Doug Wright, Kendall Krug, Lance Tilton, Jennifer Brantley, Eric Norris, Leo Lake, Rob Schocke, and Larry Daugherty. Middle row (l-r): Chelsey Ladd, DeBra Prideaux, Mari Tucker. Front row (l-r): Mike Slattery, Mike Koerner, Betty Johnson, Dean Lavielle, Brad DeMers, Brook Tieperman.