Vanderbilt University Welcomes New Trustees, Enhancing Leadership and Alumni Engagement

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The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust updated its membership at its regular spring meeting. Three new trustees, David Bronson Ingram, CJ (Cynthia) Warner, and Anu (Anurag) Pardeshi, were elected, and three current trustees were reelected for second terms. Ingram and Warner will begin their five-year terms on July 1, while Pardeshi will serve a two-year term as an alumni trustee.

David B. Ingram, a new trustee, has extensive experience in business, including roles in real estate and company operations. He has served as president and chairman of Ingram Entertainment Inc., a national distributor of DVDs and video games. Ingram also has experience in beverage distribution and holds the position of chairman at the Owen Graduate School of Management Board of Visitors at Vanderbilt.

CJ Warner, also newly elected, has over forty years of experience in the energy sector, covering traditional and renewable energies. She previously served as president and CEO of Renewable Energy Group, where she significantly increased the company's market value before its acquisition by Chevron. Warner's expertise will contribute to the board's focus on safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions.

Anu Pardeshi, the outgoing president of the Vanderbilt University Alumni Association, will focus on alumni relations and development in his new role. His multiple degrees from Vanderbilt and leadership role in the Alumni Association demonstrate his strong connection to the university.

The board also honored outgoing trustees by electing several as trustees emeriti, recognizing their past contributions and ensuring their ongoing involvement.