Simpson College President Marsha Kelliher has announced her plans to retire this year. Kelliher was named as the college’s 24th President in March of 2020, and previously served as President and CEO of Walsh College in Troy, Michigan, was the Dean of the Sigmund Weis School of Business at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, and served as the Dean of the Business School at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas.

Simpson College Board of Trustees Chair Terry Handley said in a statement:

“I want to thank Marsha and applaud her positive influence during her tenure. Her list of accomplishments as president is impressive. Our search for her successor will be dedicated to finding a new leader who shares our values and aligns with our mission of cultivating a diverse community of learners to lead lives of meaning and purpose.”

The Board of Trustees will establish a presidential search committee, in accordance with the college’s bylaws, to lead the search process. The process is expected to last several months. Kelliher will continue serving until a successor is named and will assist with the transition.

Find the full press release below.

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