Trustees Emeriti
(Dates denote years of active service as a trustee.)
Louis L. Holtz (2011-2017)
Orlando, Florida
B.S. (Kent State University); M.S. (University of Iowa)
Honorary Degrees (Trine University, University of Notre Dame, Kent State University, Gonzaga University, Benedictine University, and Wingate University)
ESPN Sports Analyst (ret.)
Hall of Fame Collegiate Football Coach
Orlando, Florida
Dennis Kruse (2010-2022)
Auburn, Indiana
B.S., GRI and CAI (Indiana University)
Indiana State Senator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Stephen R. LaHood (2004-2010, 2014-2020)
Sarasota Florida
B.S.B.A. (Tri-State University)
President/Owner (ret.) Senior Vice-President, Operations PartyLite
Sarasota Florida
Gary L. Ray (1990-2002) Chair Emeritus
Medina, Ohio
B.S.M.E., Hon. D.E. (Tri-State University); M.B.A. (Wharton Graduate Division, University of Pennsylvania);
President/Owner, Transformer Engineering Corp.
Cleveland, Ohio
Clifford D. Ryan (2009-2018)
Naples, Florida
B.S.B.A. (Tri-State College)
Manager, R. & R. Real Estate, Ltd.
Naples, Florida
Jack Shaw (2010-2022) Vice Chair Emeritus
Reunion, Florida
B.S.E.E. (Purdue University
)President and CEO (ret.) Hughes Electronics Corp.
Coldwater, Michigan
Sheri Trine (2007-2019)
Fremont, Indiana
Hon. D.H.L. (Tri-State University)
Executive Vice President, Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Angola, Indiana