University of Toledo Board of Trustees

O.R.C. 3364.01

The board has the authority to hire, fix compensation of, and remove employees of the University. It shall do
all things necessary to ensure the successful operation of and the maintenance of the university.

Mr. Joseph H. Zerbey, IV Sylvania Jul 01, 2018

Mr. Lucas D. Zastrow Toledo Jul 01, 2018 Student
Ms. Hedyeh Elahinia Sylvania Jul 01, 2019 Student
Ms. Sharon Speyer Toledo Jul 01, 2019
Mr. Jeffrey C. Cole Toledo Jul 01, 2020
Mr. F. Patrick D'Eramo Holland Jul 01, 2021
Mr. Steven M. Cavanaugh Holland Jul 01, 2022
Ms. Mary Ellen Pisanelli Ottawa Hills Jul 01, 2023
Mr. Will Lucas Toledo Jul 01, 2024
Mr. Alfred A. Baker Toledo Jul 01, 2025
Mr. Patrick J. Kenney Sylvania Jul 01, 2026

Term: 9 Years 2 years for student trustees.

Confirmation: Appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Senate

Qualifications and Requirements:

At least 5 of the members shall be residents of Lucas County. A person who has served a full 9-year term is
eligible for reappointment only after four years has passed since the end of his/her appointment.

Meetings: The Board meets seven times per year in the Driscoll Center or Student Union.

Compensation: Expenses Only

Financial Disclosure: Confidential disclosure required

Contact: Joan A. Stasa, Assistant to the President

University of Toledo Board of Trustees

University Hall Room 3560 Mail Stop 912
Toledo, OH 43606-3390
(419) 530-2814
419-530-8563
joan.stasa@utoledo.edu
From: Eikenbary, Chase
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 10:55 AM
To: Fitzmartin, Megan
Cc: Madrid, Merle
Subject: Univ. of Toledo Board of Trustees

Megan: 

I had a long visit with Richard Hylant this morning. He expressed his concerns with the lack of appointments being made 
to the Univ. of Toledo Board of Trustees. He indicated he has previously spoken with Jai about this and informed me of 
their conversations. That being said, and without discussing the substance of those conversations, I wanted to email you 
about the names that he said have been given to our office for consideration. Please let me know if any of these 
individuals need to do anything additional or even apply at this point and then hopefully some movement can be made 
on this. Here are the names: 

Mark Rodrigues, CEO Hickory Farms  
Mary Ellen Pisanelli, Partner at Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick, LPP  
Paris Coleman, associate at Spengler Nathanson  
Richard Hylant, Exec. VP, Hylant Companies  

Thanks, Chase 

Chase Eikenbary  
Northwest Ohio Regional Liaison
Office of Ohio Governor John R. Kasich
One Government Center, Suite 1520
Toledo, Ohio 43604 
419-245-2445 
Chase.Eikenbary@governor.ohio.gov
www.governor.ohio.gov  

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From: Eikenbary, Chase
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 12:40 PM
To: Fitzmartin, Megan
Cc: Madrid, Merle
Subject: Re: Univ. of Toledo Board of Trustees

Megan:

Could you let me know if any of these individuals need to do anything additional or if they need to apply at this
point and then hopefully some movement can be made on this. Here are the names again:

Mark Rodrigues, CEO Hickory Farms

Mary Ellen Pisanelli, Partner at Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick, LPP
Paris Coleman, associate at Spengler Nathanson
Richard Hylant, Exec. VP, Hylant Companies

Thanks,

Chase

Sent from my iPhone

On May 18, 2015, at 11:02 AM, "Fitzmartin, Megan" <Megan.Fitzmartin@governor.ohio.gov> wrote:

Please let me know if any of these individuals need to do anything additional or even apply at
this point and then hopefully some movement can be made on this. Here are the names:

Mark Rodrigues, CEO Hickory Farms

Mary Ellen Pisanelli, Partner at Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick, LPP

Paris Coleman, associate at Spengler Nathanson

Richard Hylant, Exec. VP, Hylant Companies

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From: Chabria, Jai
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2014 10:50 AM
To: Fitzmartin, Megan
Subject: Fwd: University of Toledo - Steve Cavanaugh

Jai Chabria
Sent from my iPad
Twitter @jchabria

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From: "Ormond, Paul" <pormond@hcr-manorcare.com>

Date: March 29, 2014 at 6:24:24 AM PDT
To: Jai Chabria <Jai.Chabria@governor.ohio.gov>
Subject: University of Toledo - Steve Cavanaugh

Hey Jai,

As you probably know, Governor Kasich called me twice this week, and one of the subjects he
brought up was the need to find top candidates for the University of Toledo Board of Trustees.
We discussed one superb candidate, Steve Cavanaugh, and the Governor said he wanted me to
talk to you about Steve's background so you could give him serious consideration. I can provide
you with a detailed resume and background by phone or email, so let me know what would be
best for you, but here are a few of the highlights about why Steve Cavanaugh may be the best
possible candidate for the Governor to consider for UT.

Steve Cavanaugh is 44, and has lived his entire life in Ohio. He was a National Merit Scholar
out of high school who chose to enroll at the University of Toledo and was given a National
Merit Scholarship. He had a spectacular academic record at UT, including an extremely high
GPA, active in University and student affairs, and he graduated from UT as essentially the top
student in the School of a Business. I first met him when he was honored in his senior year for
that accomplishment. I immediately offered Steve a job to join our company and now 22 years
later, Steve is our Chief Operating Officer, leading a workforce of nearly 60,000, and is
nationally regarded as one of the top executives in health care. He also was previously my CFO
for six years, so he is very financially savvy, and he's still perhaps one of the top finance guys in
Northwest Ohio. HCR ManorCare is also one of the larger employers in Ohio, with about 7,000
employees reporting through Steve's organization in a Ohio alone, across all corners of the state
geographically, and representing a very diverse demographic.

Steve loves UT, and is a passionate season ticket holder for football and basketball. More
importantly, he has been very active in volunteering at UT to assist the University leadership in
many ways. He has been on the UT Business advisory council (including serving as chairman),
is currently on the Dean search committee, has been elected Treasurer of the UT Foundation (the
development arm of the University), helped lead capital campaigns for both the Business school
and now the University as a whole, and has been an important resource in several other areas. I

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know that President Lloyd Jacobs thinks the world of Steve and has previously recommended
him to be considered for the Board of Trustees. Many other Trustees who you know, like John
Szuch, will also give Steve the best recommendations. Bob Savage is another important advocate
for UT who fully recognizes Steve's exceptional talent and leadership skills.

I could go on and on, but let me just add that Steve is also very politically astute. He has been
with me when we have met with the Governor in Toledo, and with many others, like Greg
Moody, when we have tried to assist your Administration with health policy in Ohio. Steve is
also working with other leaders, including Haley Barbour and Speaker Boehner, and dozens of
others on the national policy issues, so he knows the real world and is very well received by a
broad cross section of other dedicated folks. I can give you a list of references for him if that is
helpful.

Sorry to be so long in this message, but the Governor encouraged me to share this with you
because of the very real challenges UT is dealing with and the need to have strong and capable
Trustees to help lead the university through its tough road ahead.
You have my email address and my office phone is 419 252-5525. Cell is .

Good luck with all you are doing for the Governor and Ohio!
Paul Ormond

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From: Chabria, Jai
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2014 9:25 AM
To: Gatz, Nick
Subject: Fwd: University of Toledo - Steve Cavanaugh

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Ormond, Paul" <pormond@hcr-manorcare.com>

Date: March 29, 2014 at 11:05:53 AM EDT
To: "Chabria, Jai" <Jai.Chabria@governor.ohio.gov>
Subject: Re: University of Toledo - Steve Cavanaugh

Great. I'll be in Monday and Tuesday and part of Thursday.

The Governor told me about the trip...
As the lyrics at the end of the song White Rabbit say, "Feed your Head! Feed your Head!"

On Mar 29, 2014, at 10:51 AM, "Chabria, Jai" <Jai.Chabria@governor.ohio.gov>

wrote:

Paul
I am out west with the Governor this weekend. Will give you a call this week.

Thanks,

Jai Chabria
Sent from my iPad
Twitter @jchabria

On Mar 29, 2014, at 6:24 AM, "Ormond, Paul" <pormond@hcr-

manorcare.com> wrote:

Hey Jai,

As you probably know, Governor Kasich called me twice this

week, and one of the subjects he brought up was the need to find
top candidates for the University of Toledo Board of Trustees. We
discussed one superb candidate, Steve Cavanaugh, and the
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Governor said he wanted me to talk to you about Steve's
background so you could give him serious consideration. I can
provide you with a detailed resume and background by phone or
email, so let me know what would be best for you, but here are a
few of the highlights about why Steve Cavanaugh may be the best
possible candidate for the Governor to consider for UT.

Steve Cavanaugh is 44, and has lived his entire life in Ohio. He
was a National Merit Scholar out of high school who chose to
enroll at the University of Toledo and was given a National Merit
Scholarship. He had a spectacular academic record at UT,
including an extremely high GPA, active in University and student
affairs, and he graduated from UT as essentially the top student in
the School of a Business. I first met him when he was honored in
his senior year for that accomplishment. I immediately offered
Steve a job to join our company and now 22 years later, Steve is
our Chief Operating Officer, leading a workforce of nearly 60,000,
and is nationally regarded as one of the top executives in health
care. He also was previously my CFO for six years, so he is very
financially savvy, and he's still perhaps one of the top finance guys
in Northwest Ohio. HCR ManorCare is also one of the larger
employers in Ohio, with about 7,000 employees reporting through
Steve's organization in a Ohio alone, across all corners of the state
geographically, and representing a very diverse demographic.

Steve loves UT, and is a passionate season ticket holder for

football and basketball. More importantly, he has been very active
in volunteering at UT to assist the University leadership in many
ways. He has been on the UT Business advisory council
(including serving as chairman), is currently on the Dean search
committee, has been elected Treasurer of the UT Foundation (the
development arm of the University), helped lead capital campaigns
for both the Business school and now the University as a whole,
and has been an important resource in several other areas. I know
that President Lloyd Jacobs thinks the world of Steve and has
previously recommended him to be considered for the Board of
Trustees. Many other Trustees who you know, like John Szuch,
will also give Steve the best recommendations. Bob Savage is
another important advocate for UT who fully recognizes Steve's
exceptional talent and leadership skills.

I could go on and on, but let me just add that Steve is also very
politically astute. He has been with me when we have met with the
Governor in Toledo, and with many others, like Greg Moody,
when we have tried to assist your Administration with health
policy in Ohio. Steve is also working with other leaders, including
Haley Barbour and Speaker Boehner, and dozens of others on the
national policy issues, so he knows the real world and is very well

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 received by a broad cross section of other dedicated folks. I can
give you a list of references for him if that is helpful.

Sorry to be so long in this message, but the Governor encouraged

me to share this with you because of the very real challenges UT is
dealing with and the need to have strong and capable Trustees to
help lead the university through its tough road ahead.
You have my email address and my office phone is 419 252-5525.
Cell is .

Good luck with all you are doing for the Governor and Ohio!
Paul Ormond

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From: Stasa, Joan <Joan.Stasa@UToledo.Edu>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 1:13 PM
To: Gatz, Nick
Subject: RE: Appointment Resume

Thanks Nick.  Appreciate your prompt response. 

Joan 

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ 
From: Gatz, Nick [mailto:Nick.Gatz@governor.ohio.gov]  
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 1:09 PM 
To: Stasa, Joan 
Subject: RE: Appointment Resume 

Joan,  
He will replace Mr. Koester's seat on the board so his term will expire 2022. Here is a copy from the press release 
yesterday  

Steven M. Cavanaugh of Holland (Lucas Co.) has been appointed to the University of Toledo Board of Trustees for a term 
beginning April 14, 2014 and ending July 1, 2022. 

Also, we hope to have more appointees soon.  

Thanks, 
Nick 

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ 
From: Stasa, Joan [mailto:Joan.Stasa@UToledo.Edu]  
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 1:04 PM 
To: Gatz, Nick 
Subject: RE: Appointment Resume 

Nick ‐‐ 

Would you please advise who Steven Cavanaugh is replacing on our Board?  We currently have three positions vacant.  
With Steven Cavanaugh being added, we still have two vacant positions.  Any idea when those will be filled?  I would to 
schedule orientation for all three together if possible.  Appreciate any input you can offer. 

Joan 
Joan A. Stasa 
Secretary to the Board of Trustees 
The University of Toledo 
2801 W. Bancroft ‐ MS 912 
Toledo, OH 43606 
Tel   419‐530‐2814 
Fax  419‐530‐8563 

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joan.stasa@utoledo.edu 

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ 
From: Stasa, Joan  
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 9:57 AM 
To: 'Gatz, Nick' 
Subject: RE: Appointment Resume 

Thank you Nick. 

Joan 
Joan A. Stasa 
Secretary to the Board of Trustees 
The University of Toledo 
2801 W. Bancroft ‐ MS 912 
Toledo, OH 43606 
Tel   419‐530‐2814 
Fax  419‐530‐8563 
joan.stasa@utoledo.edu 

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ 
From: Gatz, Nick [mailto:Nick.Gatz@governor.ohio.gov]  
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 4:51 PM 
To: Stasa, Joan 
Subject: Appointment Resume 

Ms. Stasa‐ 

The Governor will announce that Mr. Steven Cavanaugh will be appointed to the University of Toledo Board of Trustees 
today. I have attached his resume. I have also pasted his contact info below‐ 
 
scavanaugh@hcr‐manorcare.com 

Please let us know if you have any questions 

Nick Gatz 
Deputy Director, Boards and Commissions 
Office of Ohio Governor John R. Kasich 
(614) 644‐0971 
Nick.Gatz@governor.ohio.gov 
www.governor.ohio.gov 

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