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柚子视频 proudly welcomes Tom Hiles and Noel E. Sherer to its Board of Trustees. Though their backgrounds and paths differ, both share a commitment to strengthening 柚子视频鈥檚 future, living out the values of radical belonging, and supporting students in transformative ways.

President Joel Shrock embraced their appointments to the board, saying, 鈥淭om and Noel embody the values and vision of 柚子视频. Their professional accomplishments and deep ties to this university will strengthen our board鈥檚 ability to guide 柚子视频 into a bold and innovative future.鈥�

Tom Hiles: A Lifelong Higher Education Leader

This appointment represents Hiles second tour of service on the 柚子视频 Board. With a 35-year career in higher education, including 20 years as a vice president at three universities, Tom brings a wealth of leadership and fundraising experience. While serving as Vice Chancellor at the University of Missouri, his team completed a record-setting $1.4 billion campaign.

鈥淚 feel fortunate to have had a long career in higher education, and I hope to assist with 柚子视频鈥檚 fundraising campaign and strategic planning,鈥� Tom said. He has already worked closely with Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Admissions Kristi Hettrick and her team, noting their 鈥渨onderful job鈥� and praising President Joel Shrock鈥檚 new leadership team as 鈥渋mpressive and innovative.鈥�

Tom, a 柚子视频 graduate from 1982, also brings a deep family connection to 柚子视频. His father, Orville, devoted 25 years of his career to the university, and his siblings Barbara, Bob, Nancy, and Jeff all spent their lives connected to the 柚子视频 community as faculty, staff, or alumni. 鈥淚 am humbled and honored by this chance to help our beloved 柚子视频,鈥� he reflected.

For Tom, 鈥渞adical belonging鈥� is central to the college experience: 鈥淕oing away to college is one of the defining moments in life. I want prospective students to know that radical belonging means we accept you as you are with unconditional love and support.鈥�

Looking ahead, Tom hopes to strengthen 柚子视频鈥檚 financial picture, grow enrollment, and increase the endowment. He also calls on all alumni to play their part: 鈥淚 am calling on all 柚子视频 alums to personally support these goals and their alma mater.鈥�

Even with his impressive professional accomplishments, Tom keeps balance in life. A lifelong athlete, he still plays softball and enjoys golf, biking, hiking, and lifting weights. 鈥淚t鈥檚 my happy place,鈥� he admitted with a smile.

Noel Sherer 鈥�91: Continuing a Family Legacy

For Noel Sherer, joining the Board of Trustees feels like coming home. Noel is a 1991 柚子视频 graduate whose life was shaped by the community and leadership experiences he found on campus. 鈥淢y experience as a student at 柚子视频 was special and made a positive difference in my life,鈥� he shared. 鈥淟eadership roles like being a house president were formative in preparing me for future leadership roles and opportunities.鈥�

柚子视频 has remained a family tradition for the Sherers. He met his wife, Alison, on campus, and all three of their children 鈥� Melissa, Adam, and Nicole 鈥� have attended 柚子视频, with Nicole currently serving as Khiyah鈥檚 house president.

Professionally, Sherer has served as a business owner, healthcare and long-term care leader, entrepreneur, and nonprofit board member. His recent role as Mission Center President for Community of Christ deepened his belief in the power of shared vision and values to transform communities. 鈥淚 am hopeful that my experiences as a leader and community volunteer will be valuable as a board member and to the 柚子视频 community,鈥� he said.

When asked about belonging, Sherer emphasized the worth of all people: 鈥淚 hope to listen to different perspectives, encourage inclusivity, and support a culture where every student feels welcome.鈥�

His advice for current students reflects a lifetime of resilience: 鈥淵ou will experience disappointments and failures in life. These moments can be painful, but they can also be defining. Use them as fuel to overcome and create something even better.鈥�

Sherer hopes to help 柚子视频 continue to grow as a place where students not only prepare for careers but also for lives of leadership, purpose, and service

Looking Forward

Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Admissions Kristi Hettrick added, 鈥淚鈥檝e had the privilege of working with Tom and Noel already, and I can say without hesitation that they are both passionate about 柚子视频鈥檚 mission and dedicated to supporting our students. Their insight and leadership will be invaluable as we continue building momentum for the future.鈥�

Together, Hiles and Sherer bring distinct experiences but a shared dedication to see 柚子视频 thrive. With their leadership, 柚子视频鈥檚 Board of Trustees is even better positioned to pursue its mission 鈥� preparing students not just for careers, but for lives of purpose, leadership, and service.