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Eastern Michigan University announces administrative appointments, formation of cabinet


 

 YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Eastern Michigan University announced in a press release that it has named John Lumm chief financial officer and Treasurer to the Board of Regents. Lumm previously served as interim chief financial officer and treasurer to the board of regents.

The university also named James Gallaher its new chief human resource officer. He was previously director of training and professional development.

The actions are pending approval by the Board of Regents at its next meeting Sept. 22.

EMU also announced the formation of a new executive management structure to replace the Strategic Operations Council and streamline the decision-making process.

The moves include the establishment of a Cabinet, which includes President Susan Martin; Provost and Executive Vice President Jack Kay; Vice President for Communications Walter Kraft; Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Bernice Lindke; Vice President for Advancement Donald Loppnow; and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to the Board of Regents John Lumm.

A new Executive Council will include those named above, plus Chief of Operations John Donegan; Chief Human Resources Officer James Gallaher; Director, Intercollegiate Athletics Derrick Gragg; Chief Government Relations Officer Don Hazaert (interim); Executive Director of Board Affairs and Secretary to Board of Regents Jacqueline Kurtz; General Counsel/University Attorney Ken McKanders; Executive Director, Public Safety Greg O¹Dell; and, Chief Information Officer Connie Schaffer (interim).

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Sarah Rigg writes and edits in southeast Michigan. She was on the education beat at a community newspaper for five years and has more than a decade of experience as a journalist.

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