The NEOMED Board of Trustees is comprised of 11 members who are appointed by the Governor of the State of Ohio. The Board of Trustees is the governing body of Northeast Ohio Medical University, responsible for maintaining the financial stability and long-term well-being of the University.
Trustees
- E. Douglas Beach, Ph.D., Chair
- Darrell L. McNair, M.B.A., Vice Chair
- Sharlene Ramos Chesnes
- William H. Considine, M.H.S.A.
- Karen Soehnlen McQueen, J.D.
- Ward J. “Tim” Timken Jr., M.B.A.
- Phillip L. Trueblood
- Susan Tave Zelman, Ph.D.
Student Trustees
- Omer S. Ashruf
- Olivia L. Safady
Trustee Emeritus
- Paul R. Bishop, J.D.
Officers & Committees
Much of the Board’s work is carried out by its five standing committees. See the officers and committees.
Board Office Staff
The Board of Trustees office staff provides support to the board on a day-to-day basis. Contact the office staff.
Meeting schedule
Thursday, March 7, 2024
1:15 p.m., NEW Center, 2002 Conference Room
Committee meetings:
- Institutional Advancement, 9-9:45 a.m.
- Academic & Scientific Affairs, 10-10:45 a.m.
- Finance, Fiscal Policy & Investment, 11-11:45 a.m.
- Board meeting called to order at 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
1:15 p.m., Cook Alumni Hall
Committee meetings:
- Institutional Advancement, 9-9:45 a.m.
- Academic & Scientific Affairs, 10-10:45 a.m.
- Finance, Fiscal Policy & Investment, 11-11:45 am
- Board meeting called to order at 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
1:15 p.m., The Martha Boyle Conference Room
Committee meetings:
- Institutional Advancement, 9-9:45 a.m.
- Academic & Scientific Affairs, 10-10:45 a.m.
- Finance, Fiscal Policy & Investment, 11-11:45 a.m.
- Board meeting called to order at 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
1:15 p.m., NEW Center Ballroom
Committee meetings:
- Institutional Advancement, 9-9:45 a.m.
- Academic & Scientific Affairs, 10-10:45 a.m.
- Finance, Fiscal Policy & Investment, 11-11:45 a.m.
- Board meeting called to order at 1:15 p.m.
To be notified of the Board’s open meetings, please contact Heather McColloch at 330-325-6864 or hmccolloch@neomed.edu.