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Board of Trustees

Board of Trustee group photo in front of Messiah sign at Lenhert Plaza

Messiah University Board of Trustees

The Messiah University Board of Trustees is a national board comprised of highly engaged alumni, current and former Messiah parents, community and faith leaders and other University friends. Standing meetings of the board are scheduled for three times each year in January, April and October. The charge given to our board of trustees includes:

  • To appoint, support, nurture and evaluate the president of the University
  • To establish and maintain the University's purpose and mission
  • To provide oversight of the educational programs and services offered by the University
  • To approve long-range plans
  • To ensure strong financial management and adequate financial resources
  • To interpret the needs of society and the Church to the campus
  • To interpret the mission of the campus to the Church and community
  • To assess its own performance through routine evaluation

Messiah University has been blessed with a heritage of board members who are extraordinary supporters of our mission. The trustees play a vital role in the success of our students, faculty, and campus as a whole, and we are very grateful for their personal and professional contributions.

Messiah University Board of Trustees 2026-2027

Trustee Leadership

Mr. Rod L. Musser ('83), Chair Ms. Jess Thomas ('08), Vice Chair
Dr. Joe Huerter, Secretary Mr. Steve D. Myers ('87), Treasurer

Trustees

Hon. Sherrie Bailey Mr. Larry Bashore
Mrs. Wendy Cole Mr. Akash R. Desai
Ms. Doneen Dourte ('79) Mrs. Lisa Glezer
Mr. Anthony Hahn ('93) Mr. Scott Heintzelman ('89)
Ms. Rim Hinckley ('83) Mr. Chuck Hoober ('86)
Dr. Joe Jones Mr. Gary Langmuir
Mr. Jim Martin Mr. David Millary ('88)
Mr. Ken V. Moreland Mr. Ed Nevin
Mrs. Linda Pheasant Dr. Alan Robinson
Mr. Tony Schiano Mrs. Tiffany Stuckey ('02)
Mr. John Wagner Mr. Todd Witmer ('91)

Emeritus trustees

Mr. Calvin High
Mr. Rick Jordan
Dr. Emerson Lesher ‘74
Dr. Barbara Moses-Nottingham
Mr. George Parmer

Messiah University Bylaws

In compliance with IRS Form 990 reporting requirements, the Messiah University Bylaws and the Board of Trustees conflict of interest policy are available for public viewing at this link:

Messiah University Bylaws and Trustee Conflict of Interest Policy (Article II, Section 9, pp.4-5)