Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels named Ball State alumnus R. Wayne Estopinal, president of The Estopinal Group, an architectural firm based in Jeffersonville, Ind., as the newest member of the university's Board of Trustees. Daniels also reappointed alumnus Richard Hall, a partner at Barnes and Thornburg in the government services and finance department, to another four-year term as a trustee.
Estopinal earned two bachelor's degrees from Ball State in 1979, one in architecture and one in environmental design. He succeeds Thomas DeWeese, a 1968 Ball State graduate who is retiring after 24 years as a trustee, as one of nine voting members on the board.
"I am honored that the governor has appointed me to the Board of Trustees and I thank everyone who made my nomination possible, especially the members of the Alumni Association," Estopinal said.
Ball State President Jo Ann Gora said Estopinal is an important addition to the Board of Trustees at a critical time in the university's history.
"Wayne is familiar with the tremendous progress made at his alma mater and is committed to its continued success," she said. "His support is especially helpful as we respond to the state's changing economic and educational landscapes, and the effects of those changes on Indiana's workforce."
Hall began his service as a trustee in 2007 and was appointed the board's secretary at its Dec. 17 meeting after serving four years as assistant secretary. He earned his bachelor's degree from Ball State in 1989.
"Rick has played an important leadership role on the Board of Trustees since 2007 and his continued leadership is important for Ball State," Gora said. "His knowledge of finance and Indiana public policy are important areas of expertise for the board, and we are excited that we will be able to continue capitalizing on that expertise in these challenging times."
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