Board of Trustees
The Kentucky Wesleyan College Board of Trustees is composed of distinguished leaders who provide strategic direction, fiscal oversight, and faithful stewardship of the College’s mission.
Guided by The Wesleyan Way, the Board works closely with the President to uphold the College’s values, academic excellence, and commitment to student success. Trustees establish institutional policies, ensure long-term sustainability, and serve as ambassadors for Kentucky Wesleyan within the broader community.
The Board meets throughout the year, with committees addressing key areas such as Finance, Academic Affairs, External Relations and Enrollment to ensure the continued growth and vitality of the College.
| Category | Name | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Committee | Fred Wright ’80, Chair | New Palestine, IN |
| Keith Sharber, Vice Chair | Owensboro, KY | |
| Deborah (Carter) Dearing ’79, Secretary | St. Louis, MO | |
| Steve Divine ’94, Treasurer; Chair, Finance and Facilities Committee | Owensboro, KY | |
| Board Members | Rev. Wade Arp | Hanson, KY |
| Chris Anderson | Owensboro, KY | |
| Buzz Backstrom | Owensboro, KY | |
| Cathy (Meeks) Bishop ’78 | Bowling Green, KY | |
| Rev. Dale Carden ’77 | Owensboro, KY | |
| Dr. BC Childress ’05 | Hilliard, OH | |
| Noel Clayton ’81 | Owensboro, KY | |
| Rev. Mark Dickinson ’89 | Utica, KY | |
| Rev. Mark Gibbons ’78 | Shelbyville, KY | |
| Rev. Tom Grieb ’78 | Goshen, KY | |
| Don Gulley | Owensboro, KY | |
| Adam Hancock ’05 | Owensboro, KY | |
| Jay Ivey ’11 | Minot, ND | |
| Mark Marsh | Owensboro, KY | |
| Donna (Mattson) Meador ’84 | Shelbyville, KY | |
| Greg Risch ’93, Chair, Advancement Committee | Henderson, KY | |
| Dave Roberts | Owensboro, KY | |
| Dr. Catherine (Eblen) Sherrard ’95, Chair, Academic Affairs and Student Life Committee | Louisville, KY | |
| Rev. Keith Switzer ’79 | Owensboro, KY | |
| Sam Taylor ’97 | Owensboro, KY | |
| Tom Watson | Owensboro, KY | |
| Heath Williams ’14 | Bowling Green, KY | |
| Ex Officio | Bishop David Graves, Bishop, Kentucky Annual Conference | — |
| Eric Feldpausch ’11, Alumni Trustee | Louisville, KY | |
| Dr. Darlene Ingram, Faculty Trustee | Chandler, IN | |
| Jenna Whitsell ’26, Student Trustee | Sebree, KY | |
| Trustee Emeriti | Joseph G. Kenny ’60 | Indianapolis, IN |
| Dr. Clarence “Kenneth” Peters ’57 | Louisville, KY | |
| Mitch Settle ’83 | Owensboro, KY | |
| Ruth Seydel ’64 | Naples, FL | |
| Dr. Charlie Schertzinger ’64 | Owensboro, KY | |
| Rev. W. Glenn Sowards ’53 | Hopkinsville, KY | |
| George Tinsley ’69 | Winter Haven, FL | |
| W. Terry Woodward ’64 | Owensboro, KY |