The 20-member search committee includes university trustees, administrators, faculty and students. In partnership with the search firm Isaacson, Miller, the committee plans to solicit input from the university community throughout the process.

Barbara A. Schaal
Dean of the Faculty, Arts & Sciences; the Mary-Dell Chilton Distinguished Professor

Donald A. Jubel
University Trustee and Former Chair of the Board; President and CEO, Spartan Light Metal Products

David H. Perlmutter, MD
Executive Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs; Dean of the School of Medicine; the Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Distinguished Professor

Thomas J. Hillman
University Trustee; Founder and General Partner, FTL Capital Partners LLC; General Partner, Lewis & Clark Ventures

Empress Sanders
Assistant Dean, School of Engineering & Applied Science; Former Chair, Danforth Staff Council

Barbara Schaps Thomas
University Trustee; Retired Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, HBO Sports