Dr. Steve Eckman '71 of Hampton, Nebraska, Chancellor
Board of Trustees
The York University Board of Trustees is comprised of business, professional, and
civic leaders who demonstrate their confidence in the University's mission. The University
administration works with the board to shape policy and direction for the university.
The leadership of these men and women is greatly valued.
Chairman: Dr. Richard W. James
Vice Chairman: Ms. Marilyn S. Locus
Secretary: Mrs. Christine M. Eggar
Treasurer: Bryan Phillips
- Dr. Scott M. Abraham '99 (and wife Beth) of Bucyrus, Kansas; orthopedic surgeon, Apex Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Mr. E. Joe Brazell '82 of Royse City, Texas; senior manager, Solomon Associates
- Mr. John T. Edmerson (and wife Felicia) of Los Angeles, California; minister, vocalist and former editorial council member for The Christian Chronicle
- Mrs. Christine M. Eggar (and husband Shawn) of Livingston, Montana; superintendent, Frontier School {retired}
- Dr. Aaron G. Fletcher '02 (and wife Holly '03) of Woodland Park, Colorado; managing director, Bios Partners; president,
Bios Research
- Mrs. Karen E. Garner '93 (and husband Jeremy) of Searcy, Arkansas; clinical nurse education at Central Arkansas
Veterans Healthcare System
- Dr. Jeffrey W. Hannel '89 (and wife Lorena) of Lubbock, Texas; physician, Providence Healthcare
- Mr. Justin Harrold '99 (and wife Donna) of Wichita, Kansas; insurance representative
- Mr. Patrick W. Hendricks '72 (and wife Janice) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Community Care of Oklahoma {retired}
- Mr. Dustin C. Hopson of Wichita Falls, Texas;
- Mrs. Kimberly M. Hoyt '02 (and husband Darrell) of Grand Junction, Colorado; physician assistant, Community
Care of Grand Valley
- Mr. Chester M. James (and wife Sharon) of Kingman, Kansas; lead consultant, BESCORP; engineering manager,
Boeing {retired}
- Dr. Richard W. James '97 (and wife Rachel '99) of Wichita, Kansas; partner and attorney, DeVaughn James, LLC
- Mr. Scott D. Lambert '79 (and wife Kim) of North Richland Hills, Texas; executive director, The Conversation
Group
- Ms. Marilyn S. Locus of Laguna Niguel, California; regional human resources director, Cintas Corp
- Mr. Bryan C. Phillips '98 (and wife Cheri) of Topeka, Kansas; accountant, Mize CPAS, Inc.
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Mrs. Amanda Rathe '02 (and husband Grant) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; CPA, director of accounting, Tractor
Supply Company
- Mr. Caleb M. Rush '10 (and wife Aubrey '11) of Frisco, Texas; partner, Spencer Fane LLP
- Dr. Jordan L. Sikes '03 (and wife Jacqueline '04) of Omaha, Nebraska; podiatric surgeon
- Mr. Benjamin M. Smail '12 (and wife Megan) of Omaha, Nebraska; realtor, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
- Mrs. Carolyn R. Stephenson (and husband Charles) of Lubbock, Texas; CPA, Robinson, Burdette, Martin & Seright, LLP
- Dr. Charles B. Stephenson (and wife Carolyn) of Lubbock, Texas; professor, Lubbock Christian University
- Mrs. Kristin Tucker '80 (and husband Gary) of Lakewood, Colorado; financial coach, Family Home Works
- Mr. Jim P. Ulrich Jr. (and wife Jamie) of York, Nebraska; CEO, York General Health Care Services
- Dr. Kimberly K. Williams '02 (and husband Caleb '02) of Salina, Kansas; physician and program director, Smoky
Hill Family Medicine Residency
Trustees Emeriti
Trustees Emeriti are recognized and honored for their extraordinary service as past
Board of Trustee members.
- Dr. Michael C. Armour (and wife Frances) of Dallas, Texas
- Mr. H. Jarrell Gibbs of Collierville, Tennessee
- Mr. Van R. Harrold (and wife Mary Ann) of Maize, Kansas
- Dr. Jackie M. Humphrey (and husband Joe) of Lubbock, Texas
- Mr. Ed G. Nill (and wife Linda) of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
- Mr. G. Wayne Studebaker (and wife Harriet) of Norfolk, Nebraska
- Mr. Paul E. Touchton '61 (and wife Cheryl) of Franklin, Tennessee
- Mrs. Linda J. Thomas (and husband Joe) of Clinton, Oklahoma
- Mr. Charlie J. Watts '65 (and wife Mary Ann) of Eudora, Kansas
- Dr. R. Wayne White '63 (and wife Karen) of Tyler, Texas
Chancellor Emeritus
- Dr. R. Wayne Baker (and wife Darlene) of Montgomery, Alabama
