Before the move, Gunlock was a member of Miami University’s Board of Trustees, serving on the academic and student affairs committee and as vice chair of the board in 2019. It was at the request of DeWine that Gunlock resigned from his Miami seat.
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“When I spoke with Governor DeWine I told him I value the role Wright State serves in the region,and if he thought I could a play a small role in helping to bring Wright State University back to its place as a provider of higher education for students in our immediate region while also helping the institution identify other areas of growth that may benefit students from across the nation and from around the world I would move from the Board of Trustees at Miami University to the board of Wright State,” Gunlock said.
“With this announcement I appreciate Governor DeWine’s commitment to the future of Wright State and his support of a vibrant future for the Dayton region.”
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Trustees are appointed to nine-year terms. Gunlock’s term will end on June 30, 2026.
Gunlock was appointed to the State Board of Education of Ohio in 2011 and was reappointed in 2014, according to a release. During part of his tenure, he served as vice president and, from 2015 to 2016, as president of the board. He also served chair of the capacity and accountability committees and as a member of the graduation committee.
Gunlock also has experience volunteering with the Washington Twp. Fire Department, teaching high school and serving as an assistant football coach at Morehead State University.
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