Baker Names Former Worcester City Manager to UMASS Trustees
Wednesday, December 07, 2016
Michael O'Brien
“Governor Baker has again demonstrated his commitment to quality and achievement at UMass by appointing civic leaders with track records of excellence whose experience and perspectives will benefit students, the UMass community, and the Commonwealth. Likewise, the reappointment of Rob Manning as chair speaks to his achievements and his profound contributions to the University while the appointment of Victor Woolridge and Michael O’Brien to the Building Authority will benefit the Authority by leveraging their experience, expertise, and strategic management skills,” said UMass President Marty Meehan.
Michael O’Brien
O’Brien served as Worcester city manager for almost a decade and is now the Executive Vice President at WinnCompanies, a real estate firm in Boston.
In his current position, he is responsible for overall corporate management, strategic planning, and maintaining financial and client relationships.
O’Brien attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
He presently lives in Southborough, MA.
The Board of Trustees
UMass is governed by a 22-member Board of Trustees that represents various interests of the public at large on a non-partisan basis. Seventeen members of the board are appointed by the Governor and five members are Mass students elected by the student body on the five campuses.
"I congratulate the new members of the boards on their appointments and thank them for stepping forward to serve the Commonwealth and the University of Massachusetts. UMass continues to be a global leader in education and these leaders will help the University continue to think creatively and boldly about the future of public education in order to grow our economy, strengthen our communities, and create the opportunity for future generations of students," said Baker.
Others elected to the UMass Board of Trustees include:
Mary L. Burns
Mary L. Burns is a managing partner of MLB Realty Trust, LLC; Chesapeake Outdoor, LLC; Splash Media Group Boston, LLC; and Capital Advertising, LLC. She has extensive experience in highway management as well as the procurement of highway advertising.
Robert J. Manning
Robert J. Manning acts as chairman of MFS Investment Management. Robert’s focus is setting the strategy and vision for MFS. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, before joining MFS in 1984.
Elizabeth D. Scheibel
Elizabeth D. Scheibel was the first woman district attorney in Massachusetts, having served as Northwestern District Attorney in Hampshire and Franklin counties.
Imari K. Paris Jeffries
Imari Kenya Paris Jeffries is an independent consultant for the United South End Settlement Houses, where he conducts economic analysis and reviews strategic plans.
Charles Wu
Charles F. Wu teaches real estate at the Harvard Business School. He is a founding partner of Baynorth Capital, LLC, which manages BayNorth Fund VII, a $475 million fund for 45 foundations, endowments, and pension funds.
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