The Western Michigan University Alumni Association Board of Directors continuously works to strengthen the bond between WMU and its alumni, to support and enhance the student experience, and to help shape the future of WMU. This group of dedicated volunteers inspires alumni to deepen their connection to and engagement with Western by attending events, donating their time and talents, and providing regular philanthropic support. Alumni Board Directors may serve up to three, consecutive two-year terms.
Board of Directors
Tristan Moss '96, President
Beverly Hills, MI - Director of Strategic Sales, Stryker Instruments
Lauren Baker '05, Vice President
Rochester, MI - Account Director, One10
Greg Dobson '91, '95
Mattawan, MI - COO & Principal, AVB
Damian Dockery '01
Wheaton, IL - Facilities and Infrastructure Projects Director, Fermilab
Del Shannon Eldridge '06
Richland, MI - President/CEO, Great Lakes Architectural Products Group
Bob Ezelle '94
Kalamazoo, MI - COO Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo (Retired)
Thye Fischman '17
Dexter, MI - Legislative Director, Michigan House of Representatives
Tim Nendorf '06
Kalamazoo, MI - Sr. Sales Director, OpenText
Rick Lucas '98
Los Angeles, CA - Client Partner, Facebook
Stephanie Slingerland '02 '07
Scotts, MI - Chief Philanthropy Officer, Kellanova
Craig Smith '04
Charlotte, NC - Executive Director, Community School of Davidson
Jamishia Smith '02
Laurel, MD - Executive Assistant, Young, Black and Fabulous, LLC
Jennifer Steiner '09
Chicago, IL - Senior Leadership Development Coach, Booth School of Business, University of Chicago
Psyche Terry '03 '09 (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Frisco, TX - Founder, Urban Hydration
Jeffrey Winkler '20
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI - VP of Wealth Management, Raymond James
Mitch Zajac '12 '13 '17
Howell, MI - Shareholder, Butzel Long