Trustees Emeriti
(Dates denote years of active service as a trustee.)
James D. Bock (2003-2021)
Elkhart, Indiana
B.S.M.E. (Tri-State University);
President/Owner (ret.), Bock Engineering Co.
Elkhart, Indiana
Jimmie Caldwell (1976-2009) Chair Emeritus
Indianapolis, Indiana
B.S.C.E., Hon. D.E. (Tri-State University)
Registered Professional Engineer
President and Chair (ret.), Chair Emeritus, Geiger and Peters, Inc.,
Indianapolis, Indiana
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
Paul R. Kahlenbeck (1983-1998) Chair Emeritus
Columbus, Indiana
B.S.M.E., Hon. D.E. (Tri-State University)
Vice President (ret.), Cummins Engine Company, Inc.
Columbus, Indiana
John W. Kirsch (1965-1975)
Sturgis, Michigan
Ed. (Albion College); M.B.A. (Indiana University);
Chair of the Board (ret.), Kirsch Company
Sturgis, Michigan
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
Richard A. Rosenthal (1971-1977)
Niles, Michigan
B.S. (University of Notre Dame);
Director of Athletics, University of Notre Dame
South Bend, Indiana
Clifford D. Ryan (2009)
Naples, Florida
B.S.B.A. (Tri-State College)
Manager, R. & R. Real Estate, Ltd.
Naples, Florida
Jack Shaw (2010) Vice Chair Emeritus
Reunion, Florida
B.S.E.E. (Purdue University
)President and CEO (ret.) Hughes Electronics Corp.
Coldwater, Michigan
Ralph D. Trine (1990-2020)
Fremont, Indiana
B.S.M.E., Hon. D.E. (Tri-State University)
M.S.M.E., M.B.A. (Michigan State University)
Chair and CEO, Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Angola, Indiana
Sheri Trine (2007-2020)
Fremont, Indiana
Hon. D.H.L. (Tri-State University)
Executive Vice President, Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Angola, Indiana