Wright State University’s Board of Trustees recently gained three members: Andrew Platt, Marty Grunder and Olivia Sneary.
Platt is a 2009 Wright State graduate. According to Wright State University, he has been appointed for a term starting July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2028. He is replacing Anuj Goyal. Platt is managing director and financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual Dayton.
Platt has a bachelor’s degree in finance. He served on the Wright State Alumni Association Board from 2013 to 2016.
He is a member of the Wright State Robert S. Oelman Society and is a lifetime member of the Alumni Association: a network for Wright State alum to connect with each other and find career opportunities.
“It is an extreme honor to be appointed to the Board of Trustees by Governor DeWine. As a proud Wright State alum, I care deeply about the University and am eager to serve. I owe much of where I am today because of the experiences and relationships that Wright State afforded,” said Platt.
Grunder is replacing C.D. Moore II.
Moore’s term was designated to end June 30, 2024, but he has taken a new job out of state with strenuous travel requirements. Moore stepped down effective June 16, 2019, according to Wright State University.
Grunder is the president and CEO of Grunder Landscaping Company. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration. His company won Better Business Bureau’s Eclipse Integrity Award in 2003 and 2008. He received the Ohio Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award twice and was awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Midwest.
“I am honored to be on the Board of Trustees for Wright State University. As a life-long member of the Dayton community, I have seen and continue to see the impact Wright State has on Dayton, Ohio. To be able to help Wright State thrive and grow is a challenge I relish. Go Raiders!” said Grunder.
Sneary is a 2019 Wright State graduate and is currently continuing her education at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. According to Wright State University, her term begins July 1, 2019 and ends June 30, 2021. She is replacing Wright State Student Austin Rains.
The term for a student trustee is two years.
Sneary has a bachelor’s degree in biology with a concentration in applied physiology. During her undergraduate studies, Sneary worked as a President’s Ambassador for two years. She also served as the Chief Operating Office for the President’s Ambassador Program. She was president of the Wright State University organization Love Your Melon.
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As a student Board of Trustees member, Sneary is responsible for understanding the content of Board of Trustees meetings and attending meetings.
She is part of the Medicine Committee and the Academic Affairs and Enrollment Committee.
Sneary hopes to accomplish and facilitate growth at Wright State and relieve stress and worry from students.
“It is an honor. Being appointed means that I am trusted to serve as a liaison, communicating thoughts and feelings of the students to the board. I feel like this is a great way to be involved throughout medical school while also giving back to the university,” said Sneary.
