"I am proud to wholeheartedly support and endorse Rob Tribeck, Alvin de Levie and Brandon Short for election as alumni trustees to serve Penn State. This is the team we need to face the challenges at this moment of rapid change in higher education. Each of these candidates has the character and skill sets needed to effectively contribute to the essential work required to promote the interests of our university. I respectfully ask you to support Tribeck, de Levie and Short.
Rob Tribeck has been a steadfast member of our team for years, the last three as an elected trustee. His training as an attorney makes him a precise and strategic thinker. Trusteeship for our enormously complex institution has a steep learning curve. Rob has spent his first term well, learning the massive amount of fundamental information that positions him to be a forceful and effective leader on complicated issues. I have come to rely on Rob for his good judgment and I look forward to continuing our work together.
Alvin de Levie grew up in State College as a professor’s son, allowing him to contribute insight into town and gown relationships as well as bringing a deep understanding of the academic character of the university. Alvin has already demonstrated a command of important board issues in two recent editorials advocating for more transparency and accountability in our governance. Throughout his legal career, Alvin has stood up for those who have been wronged. Having another alumni attorney on our team is important because the board has voted to deny indemnification for legal expenses incurred as we challenge Penn State to be more transparent.
Brandon Short’s life demonstrates “success with honor.” His character was shaped during his childhood growing up in a challenging environment in McKeesport, PA, and continued as he persevered to become a successful global business leader, father and family man. The combination of local and global perspectives is greatly needed on our board as we work to increase the availability of a world class education to young people in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. As an African American, Brandon will bring much needed diversity to our board and will widen our outreach to communities across Pennsylvania and the world.
