Norman E. Dewire served as President of the Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO), a graduate school awarding both masters and doctoral degrees, from 1986 to 2006. Previously, his leadership positions included General Secretary for the General Council on Ministries of The United Methodist Church. Dr. Dewire is president of the Board of Trustees for the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church and a trustee of Ohio University; the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management; and the Commission on Theological Education of the University Senate of The United Methodist Church. Dr. Dewire received his B.A. in Education from Ohio University, a Master's from Boston University School of Theology, and a D.Min. from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. In addition, he was given the Public Service Award for civil rights by the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney General.

Dennis C. Golden has served as President of Fontbonne College, St. Louis, Missouri since January, 1995. Following his graduation from The College of the Holy Cross and service as an officer in the Marine Corps, he served as Assistant Dean of Men at The Cross, 1966-1969; then as V.P., Dean of Students at Framingham State University, 1969-1982; as V.P. for Student Life at Duquesne University, 1982-1987; and as V.P. for Student Affairs at the University of Louisville, 1987-1995. Dr. Golden received his Masters in Guidance and Psychology from Assumption College in 1969 and his Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Boston College in 1974.

Roger H. Martin is President Emeritus of Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia where he served for ten years. Previously, Dr. Martin served as President of Moravian College, as Associate Dean of the Divinity School, Harvard University, and in fundraising positions at New York University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Middlebury College. He holds the B.S. degree from Drew University, the B.D. and S.T.M. degrees from Yale University, and the D.Phil. degree from Oxford University. Roger is based in New York City.

George J. Matthews served for 10 years as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Northeastern University, and continues today as Chairman Emeritus. He also serves as Chairman and CEO of Collegiate Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (CES), Chairman of the Gorbachev Foundation of North America, Managing Partner of Hickory Hill Advisors, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pinnacle Training Corporation. Dr. Matthews has established over 35 businesses, and currently serves in numerous directorships. He was also the first alumnus of Northeastern University to have a building dedicated in his honor.

Elizabeth (Liz) Rocklin President of EJR Associates, is widely regarded as one of the most respected individuals serving community colleges today. Liz was the first Director of Board Services for the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and, for ten years, was responsible for providing executive search assistance to more than 160 community colleges and districts throughout the country. Prior to coming to ACCT, Liz was a Search Principal in the education practice of Korn/Ferry International. Previously, she served as Director, Administration and Membership Services at the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), and Assistant Executive Director at the American Vocational Association (AVA). Liz’s other professional experiences include serving as the president of the community college division of an information technology firm as well as senior consultant to other technology firms.

Adele L. Wells, is the Principal of Adele Wells & Associates, a Washington, DC - based consulting firm specialized in the field of development and institutional advancement. Prior to establishing her own firm, Ms. Wells was Senior Executive Consultant with Ketchum, Inc. one of the major firms in the development field. Prior to joining Ketchum she served as Executive Vice President of Development for the College Fund/UNCF. From 1979 to 1991 Adele Wells served as Vice President of Alumni and University Relations for Georgetown University. Before joining Georgetown University, Ms. Wells was Director of Corporate Development for Cornell University. Ms. Wells was educated in Switzerland and England and holds an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters from Georgetown University. She resides in Washington, DC.