At a special Board meeting on October 1, 2014, the McHenry County College Board of Trustees voted to appoint Mike Smith to fill the position vacated by Tom Wilbeck, who resigned on August 28, 2014. Smith’s appointment runs through April 23, 2015 when results of the April 7, 2015 Consolidated Election will determine a permanent trustee to serve out the remaining four years of Wilbeck’s term. Smith previously served as president and treasurer on the Friends of MCC Foundation Board allowing him to bring a unique perspective to the group as he works closely with other trustees to help move the College forward.
“I am honored by the Board's appointment. I consider it a privilege to serve
the community in this capacity, and would certainly look forward to continuing
in this role for many years to come,” Smith said. “As a 26-year resident of
McHenry County, I recognize the vital role that the college plays throughout
our community, and I am very passionate about being a part of all that it can
continue to be for the diverse population of stakeholders throughout our
county,” he added.
Smith is a business leader in the
financial services industry with more than 26 years of experience in the
fiduciary oversight of corporate retirement plan strategies and wealth
management. He is a First Vice President of Retirement Plan and Institutional
Consulting with UBS Financial Services, Inc. with offices in both Barrington
and Northbrook.
After Smith’s appointment, MCC Board of Trustees chairperson, Ron Parrish,
stated, “On behalf of the Board, we are pleased to welcome Mike Smith as a
Board member. I believe Mr. Smith’s professional experience, financial
background, and past experience with the College’s Foundation will be an asset
to supporting the Board in the coming months.”
Smith earned his Bachelor of Arts
degree in Management from North Central College in Naperville, IL and his
Master of Business Administration from the Kellstadt Graduate School of
Business at DePaul University. He lives in Lakewood, IL with his wife Erin.
Together they have four grown children.
Smith was sworn in at the Special
Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2014.
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