Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today named the following individuals to the Purdue University Board of Trustees.
Purdue University Board of Trustees
Michael F. Klipsch (Hamilton County), is appointed to serve the remainder of an unexpired three-year term through June 30, 2017
· Michael Klipsch is the president of business development, executive vice president, and chief counsel of Klipsch Group, Inc. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in 1985, majoring in Industrial Management. Klipsch graduated with a Doctor of Law, Cum Laude with honors, from Indiana University in 1988. His community involvement includes fundraising for the United Way, Crossroads Rehabilitation Center, Make-A-Wish, and the American Cancer Society.
Cameron S. Mann (Putnam County), is appointed to serve a two-year term through June 30, 2017
· Cameron Mann is appointed as the student representative of the Purdue Board of Trustees and is completing her second year at Purdue. She served as the Indiana FFA State President from 2012-2013 and is pursuing majors in Ag Sales and Marketing, and Agriculture Communications. Her honors include Ag Ambassador for Purdue, Indiana Pork Producers Youth Ambassador, Cargill Global Scholar and Mentor Program, and the Purdue University Dean’s List.
Jo Ann Brouillette (Tippecanoe County), is reappointed to serve a three-year term through June 30, 2018
· JoAnn Brouillette was initially appointed to the Board of Trustees in July 2006. She is managing partner and president of Demeter LP, a privately owned grain and commercial warehouse business headquartered in Fowler, Indiana. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hanover College in 1983, majoring in business. Brouillette serves on the board of directors of Greater Lafayette Commerce and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the board of directors for Lafayette Bank and Trust, Indiana Sports Corporation, Midwest Ag Finance, and the National Grain and Feed Association.
Michael R. Berghoff (Marion County), is reappointed to serve a three-year term through June 30, 2018
· A 1985 graduate of Purdue with a bachelor’s degree in industrial management, Michael Berghoff was initially appointed to the Board of Trustees on July 1, 2009. He is founder and president of the Lenex Steel Corp. in Indianapolis. In addition, Berghoff is the former president of the Purdue Theta Chi alumni corporation, past president of the St. Simon the Apostle Parish, a member of the Cathedral High School Board of Directors, and Chairman of the board of directors for Young President’s Organization.
