Committees

Governing Committees


Executive

Comprised of the Board and Committee Chairs of each standing committee, the CSULB President, the Treasurer, the Secretary, and Chief Executive Officer serve on this committee which, sets the agenda for Board meetings and reviews proposed revisions to the Bylaws and annual conflict-of-interest reports.

Current Members

  • Jane Close Conoley
  • Scott Apel
  • Kevin Crowe
  • Kathleen Hansen
  • Dan Montoya
  • Jim Normandin

Audit

At least two (2) elected Board members but no Corporation officers may serve on this committee. Finance and Investment Committee members may not constitute a majority of the Audit Committee. This committee reviews the plans, scope, and result of the audit engagement with an independent auditor and reports all corresponding information to the Board.

Current Members

  • Thomas Phelps IV
  • Nicole Forrest Boggs
  • Christopher Reese
  • Chair – Vacant 

Finance and Investment 

At least two (2) elected Board members, the Treasurer, and Chief Operating Officer may serve on this committee. The Audit Committee Chair shall not serve on the Finance and Investment Committee. This committee makes recommendations to the Board regarding investments, endowment spending policies, budget, and risk management.

Current Members

  • Kathleen Hansen, Chair
  • Scott Apel
  • Marilyn Bohl
  • Kevin Crowe
  • Said Hilal
  • Donny LoPiccolo
  • Dan Montoya
  • Thomas Phelps IV
  • Robert Summers
  • Alina Mircea-Trotz
  • Christopher Reese

Nominations

At least one (1) elected director, the Board Chair, and the Chief Executive Officer may serve on this committee. This committee screens and nominates qualified persons for election to the Board of Directors.

Current Members

  • Danny LoPiccolo
  • Dan Montoya
  • Christopher Reese
  • Chair - Vacant

Ad Hoc Committees


Development 

The purpose of the Development Committee is to help CSULB achieve its strategic objectives by expanding the university’s base of philanthropic support, primarily through outreach to alumni, community leaders, and prospective donors. Development Committee members are strong advocates of the university who show their support by attending events, by serving on leadership and advisory committees, and by making CSULB one of their philanthropic priorities.

Current Members

  • Jim Normandin, Chair
  • Diana Bourcier
  • Kevin Crowe
  • L. Nelson Farris
  • Bill Hansen
  • Michelle Higley
  • Annette Kashiwabara
  • Ken Miller
  • Alina Mircea-Trotz
  • Dan Montoya
  • Christopher Reese

Gift Acceptance

The Committee consists of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Vice President of Planned Giving & Stewardship, and Assistant Vice President of University Relations & Development Operations.

Current Members

  • Scott Apel
  • Kevin Crowe
  • Nicole Forrest Boggs
  • Alina Mircea-Trotz
  • Dan Montoya