Board of Visitors - Christopher Newport University

Board of Visitors

The Board of Visitors comprises 14 voting members appointed by the governor to four-year terms and confirmed by the General Assembly. It is the governing body of Christopher Newport, and controls funds, real estate and property, makes rules and regulations, appoints the president and all members of the faculty, and other personnel as required.

If you wish to communicate with the Board of Visitors, please email bov@cnu.edu.

Agendas and Board Documents

Members

Position Name Governor Appointment Bio
Rector Christy T. Morton '01 Appointed by Governor Ralph Northam effective November 22, 2019

Reappointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2023
Christy Morton biography
Vice Rector The Honorable Ronald L. Tillett Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to an unexpired term, beginning on July 1, 2022 The Honorable Ronald L. Tillett
Secretary Brentley K. Archer Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2023 Brentley Archer biography
Member LTC Kevin J. Callanan '78 MA, CFRE Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2024 Kevin Callanan biography
Member Jennifer Dunn '95 Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2024 Jennifer Dunn biography
Member William A. Estrada, Esq. Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2023 William Estrada biography
Member Daniel M. Gade, PhD Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to an unexpired term, beginning on July 1, 2021 Daniel M. Gade, PhD biography
Member John R. Lawson II Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2022 John R. Lawson II biography
Member Kelli Purdy Meadows '96, CPA, CCIFP Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2022 Kelli Purdy Meadows biography
Member Sean D. Miller Appointed by Governor Ralph Northam effective July 1, 2021 Sean D. Miller biography
Member C. Larry Pope Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2022 C. Larry Pope biography
Member LTC (R) Boris G. Robinson '89 Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2022 LTC (R) Boris G. Robinson '89 biography
Member Lee Vreeland, EdD Appointed by Governor Ralph Northam effective July 1, 2021 Lee Vreeland, EdD biography
Member Keith Windle '02 Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin effective July 1, 2024 Keith Windle biography
Advisory Faculty Representative Dr. Rachel J. Holland Department of Music  
Student Representative McKenzie Hurley '25 Student Government Association President  
Alumni Representative The Honorable Nathaniel Fontaine '07 Alumni Society President  
Board Liaison Amie Dale Executive Director of University Events and Special Projects
Board Liaison Sherry Crotts Executive Administrative Assistant
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