Born: c. 1954

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Educator

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: President, Washington and Lee University

Wife: Kimberley O'Donnell (one son)
Son: Matthew Christopher

    University: BA Politics, Washington and Lee University (1976)
    University: MPA, Syracuse University (1978)
    University: PhD Public Affairs and Administration, Syracuse University (1983)
    Scholar: University of California at Los Angeles (postdoctoral research, 1983-85)
    Professor: Social Science and Policy, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (1985-87)
    Professor: Politics, Washington and Lee University (1987-2002)
    Administrator: Dean of Freshmen, Washington and Lee University (1987-91)
    Administrator: Associate Dean, Williams School, Washington and Lee University (1991-98)
    Administrator: Dean, Jepson School of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond (2002-06)
    Administrator: President, Washington and Lee University (2006-)

    Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society

Author of books:
The Leadership Dilemma in Modern Democracy (2004)

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