Purpose
The Lindenwood University President’s Council (LUPC) serves as a sounding board for Lindenwood University’s leadership and is comprised of professionals, alumni, and community leaders. Each member serves as a public-facing resource for all aspects of the University and assists with philanthropic and social contributions.
The Council is primarily focused on the University’s strategic engagement initiative, Destination Lindenwood, supporting a college town feel and experience. The Council is a non-governance group with no official decision-making authority.
Composition
The Council is comprised of key volunteers and University leadership. It includes the University President, Council Chair(s), and the Vice President for Advancement and Community Engagement. In addition, the Council will include at-large members and members representing the President’s Cabinet, Lindenwood academic colleges, and other statewide, national, and international constituencies.
- Council members are asked to commit to a three-year term that can be renewable for a second three-year term.
- Council members serve in a volunteer capacity.
- Council members are appointed to chair sub-committees such as Community Relations, University Communications and Marketing, University Finance, Strategic Planning, and others as deemed appropriate by the Council Chair(s), and the University President.
- The Council is hyper-focused on civic engagement for philanthropic and community partnerships for the University.
- Governance and operations of the University are not areas of Lindenwood where the Council provides support or insight.
- The Council meets quarterly. Conference calls supplement scheduled meetings.
- The Executive Assistant to the President serves as the Council’s lead support, assisted by the Administrative Assistant, Office of the President who serves as the Council lead back-up. The President may appoint other staff as appropriate.
Council Members
Greg Amsinger
Studio Host
MLB Network
Dan Borgmeyer
Mayor
City of St. Charles
Robyn Bradbury
Vice President,
Finance & Investor Relations
Core & Main
Bob Brinkmann
Chairman of the Board
Brinkmann Constructors
Dr. Cliff Davis
President,
Richwood Valley Campus
Ozarks Technical
Community College
Steve Ehlmann
County Executive
Saint Charles County
Sal Frisella
CEO
1st Phorm
Bob Holmes
Chairman and CEO
Commerce Bank
Randy Karraker
Talk Show Host
101 ESPN
Kevin McLaughlin
President and CEO
Greensfelder
Bradley Nowak
Senior Director, Strategy
Boeing
Dr. Jason Sefrit
Superintendent
City of St. Charles
School District
Mark Steele
CEO, President and Co-Owner
Craftsman Industries, Inc.
Chris Zimmerman
President and CEO
St. Louis Blues
At-Large Members
Jason Coomer
Vice President,
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lindenwood University
Orrie Covert
Vice President,
Advancement and
Community Engagement
Lindenwood University
John Kaufhold
Chief Financial Officer
Lindenwood University
Amanda Hyde
Executive Assistant
to the President
Lindenwood University
Dr. John R. Porter
President
Lindenwood University
Don Rothermich
Director,
Destination Lindenwood
Lindenwood University
Rob Westervelt
Vice President,
Strategy and Innovation
Lindenwood University
