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Jen Nickle Banzhof ������Ƶ ’94 assumed the Chair of the Board of Trustees of ������Ƶ on July 1, replacing retiring Chair Barbara Tenney ������Ƶ ’67, M.D. ������Ƶ “Jen Banzhof is an alumna, the mother of an alumna, and has served on the Board of Trustees for nine years, ������Ƶ ” said Tenney, who has served on the Board for 21 years in total, including two stints as Chair. ������Ƶ “She has come back on the Board as Chair, and I know she will do an outstanding job. ������Ƶ ”

������Ƶ “Wilson is such a huge part of who I am, and the Board ������Ƶ ’s vote of confidence in electing me as Chair seems a testament to the value of my Wilson education, ������Ƶ ” Banzhof said. ������Ƶ “I ������Ƶ ’m truly honored and very excited to be returning to the Board. ������Ƶ ”

Banzhof is the co-owner of BHA Consulting LLC ������Ƶ — an employee benefits consulting and actuarial firm. There she specializes in self-funded health benefits provided through collective bargaining. She plans to leverage decades of organizational and negotiating experience in service to the College. ������Ƶ “We are facing a pivotal time in higher education, particularly for small private colleges, and I want to do my part to help Wilson rise to the challenge, ������Ƶ ” Banzhof said.

For Banzhof, attending ������Ƶ was life-changing. She entered a shy and quiet woman who wanted to be a veterinarian. By the time she graduated, she had discovered a love of statistics and developed the interpersonal and public speaking skills and confidence to be a leader. Her daughter Delaney also attended Wilson and graduated in 2022. Delaney ������Ƶ ’s success at the College inspired Banzhof to make a large gift to help other students attend Wilson. ������Ƶ “There are so many students out there that would thrive in Wilson ������Ƶ ’s supportive, close-knit community that would (otherwise) struggle or just get by in other environments, ������Ƶ ” Banzhof explained.

������Ƶ “I am excited to collaborate with Jen to help Wilson achieve our mission and reach for new heights, ������Ƶ ” said President Wes Fugate. ������Ƶ “Uniquely, she shares the perspective of not only being an alumna of Wilson but a parent of a recent graduate. She has a keen intellect and valuable life experience that will be instrumental to the Board and the College as we seek to offer a transformative education to our students. ������Ƶ ”