The University of Tulsa announces that Frederic Dorwart manager of Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers PLLC, is the new chair of TU’s Board of Trustees.
Dorwart joined the Board of Trustees in 2010. His role as chair will take effect on July 1. He succeeds TU alumnus L. Duane Wilson, who joined the board in 1990 and has served as chair since July 1, 2012. TU’s Board of Trustees serves a vital role by providing leadership and guidance for the university and members represent a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds.
“TU has a tremendous opportunity to set the standard in educating the next generation of leaders,” said President Gerard Clancy. “Fred’s community leadership experience and institutional knowledge will prove invaluable to trustees and to university leadership as we implement a five-year strategic plan that reaffirms our commitment to our students and community.”
Dorwart currently serves as president and trustee of the George Kaiser Family Foundation. In 1998, he participated in the organization of the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the Tulsa Community Foundation.
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