The University of Chicago, under the provisions of the Bylaws and Statutes, is governed by a fifty-member Board of Trustees. The Trustees are responsible for ensuring the capacity of the University to fulfill its mission for current and future generations. Members of the Board play an integral role by providing oversight and input regarding the University's large scale programmatic goals and its financial and physical resources, and by advocating for the University locally, nationally, and throughout the world. In addition, Trustees provide financial support, as well as leadership in fundraising, to sustain the University's progress.

Much of the Board's work is carried out by its twelve standing committees: Alumni Relations and Development, Audit, Campus Planning and Facilities, Community and Civic Affairs, Compensation, Executive, Financial Planning, Investment, Medical Center Executive Committee, Student and Campus Life, Trusteeship, and University Relations.

The Trustees recognize that the day-to-day management of the University is the responsibility of the President, and that day-to-day academic affairs are handled directly by the President, Provost, Deans, and Faculties.

Questions concerning the University's Board of Trustees should be directed to the Office of the Secretary.

Trustees of the University
Honorary Trustees & Trustees Emeriti

Chairman of the Board of Trustees: Andrew M. Alper
Vice-Chairmen of the Board of Trustees: Jack W. Fuller and Paul G. Yovovich

Trustees of the University

Alper Andrew M. Alper
AB ’80, MBA ’81
Chairman
EQA Partners, LP
Charles A. Lewis
Charles A. Lewis
Chairman
Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation

David G. Booth David G. Booth
MBA ’71
CEO
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.
Peter W. May Peter W. May
AB ’64, MBA ’65
President and Founding Partner
Trian Partners

Thomas A. Cole Thomas A. Cole
JD ’75
Chairman of the Executive Committee and Partner
Sidley Austin L.L.P.
Joseph Neubauer Joseph Neubauer
MBA ’65
Chairman & CEO
ARAMARK Corporation

E. David Coolidge III E. David Coolidge III
Vice Chairman
William Blair & Company, L.L.C.
Emily Nicklin Emily Nicklin
AB ’75, JD ’77
Partner
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

James S. Crown James S. Crown
President
Henry Crown and Company
Harvey B. Plotnick Harvey B. Plotnick
AB ’63
Former President and CEO
Paradigm Holdings Inc.

Katharine P. Darrow Katharine P. Darrow
AB ’65
Retired Senior Vice President
The New York Times Company
Michael P. Polsky Michael P. Polsky
MBA ’87
Founder, President, and CEO
Invenergy, LLC

Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Erroll B. Davis, Jr.
MBA ’67
Chancellor
University System of Georgia
Thomas J. Pritzker Thomas J. Pritzker
MBA ’76, JD ’76
Chairman
Global Hyatt Corporation

Craig J. Duchossois Craig J. Duchossois
Chief Executive Officer
The Duchossois Group, Inc.
George A. Ranney, Jr. George A. Ranney, Jr.
JD ’66
President and CEO
Chicago Metropolis 2020

James S. Frank James S. Frank
President and CEO
Wheels, Inc.
Thomas Reynolds Photo

Thomas A. Reynolds III
Capital Partner
Winston & Strawn


Jack W. Fuller Jack W. Fuller
Retired President
Tribune Publishing Company
John W. Rogers, Jr. John W. Rogers, Jr.
Lab ’76
Chairman and CEO
Ariel Capital Management, Inc.
Ariel Mutual Funds

Timothy George Photo

Timothy M. George
BS ’74, MBA ’75
Founding Partner
Greenhill & Company, LLC

Andrew M. Rosenfield Andrew M. Rosenfield
JD ’78
Managing Partner
Guggenheim Partners

Rodney L. Goldstein Rodney L. Goldstein
Chairman and Managing Director
Frontenac Company
David M. Rubenstein David M. Rubenstein
JD ’73
Co-Founder and Managing Director
The Carlyle Group

Mary Louise Gorno Mary Louise Gorno
MBA ’76
Managing Director
Hudson Highland, Inc.
Steve Stevanovich Photo

Steve G. Stevanovich
AB ’85, MBA ’90
Chairman and President
SGS Group of Companies


Kathryn C. Gould

Kathryn C. Gould
MBA ’78
Founder and General Partner
Foundation Capital

Richard P. Strubel Richard P. Strubel
Vice Chairman
UNext Inc.

Sanford J. Grossman Sanford J. Grossman
AB ’73, AM ’74, PhD ’75
Chairman and CEO
QFS Asset Management, L.P.
Mary A. Tolan Photo

Mary A. Tolan
MBA ’92
Founder and CEO
Accretive Health


King W. Harris King W. Harris
Chairman
Harris Holdings, Inc.
Byron D. Trott

Byron D. Trott
AB ’81, MBA ’82
Managing Partner
BDT Capital Partners


Kenneth M. Jacobs Kenneth M. Jacobs
AB ’80
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Lazard LLC
Marshall I. Wais, Jr. Marshall I. Wais, Jr.
AB ’63
Chief Executive Officer
Marwais International LLC

Karen L. Katen

Karen L. Katen
AB ’70, MBA ’74
Senior Advisor
Essex Woodlands Health Ventures

Gregory Westin Wendt Gregory Westin Wendt
AB ’83
Senior Vice President
Capital Research Company

Dennis J. Keller Dennis J. Keller
MBA ’68
Director Emeritus and
Co-Founder
DeVry Inc.
Jon Winkelried Jon Winkelried
AB ’81, MBA ’82

Steven A. Kersten Steven A. Kersten
JD ’80
President
Water Saver Faucet Company
Paula Wolff Paula Wolff
MA ’69, PhD ’72
Senior Executive
Chicago Metropolis 2020

James M. Kilts, Jr. James M. Kilts, Jr.
MBA ’74
Founding Partner
Centerview Partners
Paul G. Yovovich Paul G. Yovovich
AB ’74, MBA ’75
President
Lake Capital

Michael J. Klingensmith Michael J. Klingensmith
AB ’75, MBA ’76
Senior Advisor
AdMedia Partners
Francis T.F. Yuen Francis T.F. Yuen
AB ’75
Deputy Chairman
Pacific Century Regional Developments Ltd.

Michael L. Klowden

Michael L. Klowden
AB ’67
President and CEO
Milken Institute
Robert J. Zimmer Robert J. Zimmer
President
The University of Chicago





Robert Lane Robert W. Lane
MBA ’74
Chairman and CEO
Deere & Company