Report from the
Nominating and Alumni Trustee
Search Committee
Thomas T. Daniels ’82, Chair
Presentation to the 199th Alumni Council
Friday December 4, 2009
Purpose
• Educate Alumni Council on trustee nominating
process
• Seek Alumni Council approval on
recommended nominations
• Encourage involvement and engagement in
upcoming elections
Agenda
• Committee Profile
• Perspectives from the Past
• Process
– Guiding principles
– Search criteria
– Due diligence and vetting
– Final selection
• Recommendations
Committee Members
Rick Allen ’75
Bethesda, MD
Janine Avner ’80
Los Angeles, CA
Tom Daniels ’82
Glen Ridge, NJ
Danielle Dyer ’81, ’89Tu
Lenox, MA
Martha Sundberg Hartfiel ’83
Minnetrista, MN
Thad King ’73
Atlanta, GA
Susan Luria ’89
Shaker Heights, OH
Jon Murchinson ’91
San Francisco, CA
Tom Peisch ’70
Wellesley Hills, MA
Dennis Ryan ’81
Minneapolis, MN
Tracey Salmon-Smith ’87
New York, NY
Committee Profile and Purpose
NomCom represents a broad spectrum of alumni
GEOGRAPHY
CLASS
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Rick Allen ’75, P’07
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DARTMOUTH AFFILILATION
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
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MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY, GOVT, NONPROFIT, PRIVATE EQUITY, LAW
ALUMNI COUNCIL PRESIDENT;
DARTMOUTH CLUB OF LA; EXEC COMM,
NATIVE AMERICAN ALUMNI
GOVERNANCE, EDUCATION, LAW, NONPROFITS
Janine Avner ’80
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Tom Daniels ‘82
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FORMER CLASS PRESIDENT; DED &
ALUMNI INTERVIEWER; FORMER CHAIR,
HONORARY DEGREES
EXECUTIVE RECRUITING, BANKING, GOVT
Danielle Dyer ’81,
’89Tu
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FORMER CLASS PRESIDENT; TUCK
REPRESENTATIVE; ALUMNI INTERVIEWER
HEALTH CARE, MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, ENTREPRENEUR
Martha Sundberg
Hartfiel ’83
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FORMER NOMCOM CHAIR; EXEC COMM,
DARTMOUTH CLUB OF MIDWEST ; 2X
ALUM. COUNCIL
RENEWABLE ENERGY, CONSULTING, ENTREPRENEUR
FORMER PRESIDENT, DARTMOUTH CLUB
OF GEORGIA; FORMER CLASS PRESIDENT;
ALUMNI MAG BD; FORMER NOMCOM
CHAIR, 2x ALUM.COUNCIL; PARENT
REAL ESTATE, LAW
FORMER PRESIDENT, DART. CLUB OF NE
OHIO; CLUB OFFICERS EXEC COMM;
INTERVIEWER, DED
HEALTH CARE, CONSULTING, VC
CHAIR, COMMUNICATIONS COMM; HEAD
AGT; INTERVIEWER
MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY, GOVT
ALUMNI COUNCIL PRES-ELECT,CLASS
OFFICER, REUNION CHAIR; 2X
ALUM.COUNCIL; PARENT
CIVIL/REGULATORY LAW
PRES, CLUB OFFICERS; DED, DARTMOUTH
CLUB OF MIDWEST
BANKRUPTCY LAW, RESTRUCTURING
YOUNG ALUMNI DISTUINGUISHED
SERVCIE AWARD WINNER; CHAIR, YOUNG
ALUMNI DSA; BADA PRESIDENT
BANKING, LAW, GOVT
Thad King ’73, P’04
P’09
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Susan Luria ’89
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Jon Murchinson ’91
Tom Peisch ’70, P’04
P’10
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AT-LARGE, PARENT
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Dennis Ryan ’81
X
Tracey Salmon-Smith
’87
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X
Committee Profile and Purpose
The diversity is purposeful as the committee seeks
input from a broad cross-section of the alumni body
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By Class
– 10 classes over 3 decades (’70-’92)
– 5 alumni next generation (‘04-’10)
– Median year = 1981
By Geography
– New England = 2
– Mid-Atlantic = 3
– South = 1
– Midwest = 3
– West = 2
By Undergraduate Experience
– 8 fraternities/sororities
– Rugby, crew, cross country,
lacrosse
– Glee Club, Handel Society
– Green Key, C&G, Cobra
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By Profession
– Large cap, small business, private
equity, venture capital, start-up
– Health care, media, communications,
energy, real estate, banking, law,
consulting, government, nonprofit
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By Alumni Experience
– Classes, clubs, affiliated groups
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By Demographic and Political Affiliation
– 6 men, 5 women; 4 diverse/PoC
– Republicans/Democrats
Perspectives from the Past
Eyes Wide Open: Lay of the Land
• NomCom’s purpose is to identify and recruit candidates for
the trustee elections, which are run by the AoA and will be
held in the spring of 2010
• Alumni Council was advised that openings have been created
for two of the eight alumni-nominated trustee seats
• The Council’s nominees for the last four seats have lost to
petition candidates
• The rancorous nature of these elections was beginning to
affect the ability to recruit trustee candidates
• Recent reforms in the AoA constitution address some of these
issues
Process
Guiding Principles
• Dartmouth needs to attract the strongest possible trustee
candidates, now more than ever
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Enormous complexity of the institution
Increasingly global nature of the College and issues facing it
Highly competitive environment for best talent and resources
Significant new challenges presented by economic environment
• NomCom’s objective was to conduct a process that attracted the
best candidates by being
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Broad-based and inclusive
Open and transparent
Thorough and rigorous
Respectful and discrete
Independent
Process
Search Criteria
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High accomplishment and success in chosen field
Accretive skill set to the existing board
Effective communication and influencing skills
Understanding of board dynamics and ability to work
together in a collaborative environment
• Critical thinking skills, energy, and independence
• Broad appeal and willingness to run in a contested
election
• Appreciation and passion for Dartmouth
Process
Due Diligence and Vetting
• More than 400 alumni considered since last trustee election
in 2007
• Further casting the net since the announcement
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Emails and mailings sent to all 69,000 alumni
Full page ad in Dartmouth Alumni Magazine
Articles in Speaking of Dartmouth and Dartmouth Life
Announcements in online version of The D and Facebook
Postcards at alumni events through the fall
Emails to nearly 400 alumni leaders and posting on AC website
• In the past year, NomCom has met 14 times (6x in-person in
full-day sessions, 8x conference calls)
• Background checks and pre-referencing conducted through
multiple sources on multiple prospects
Process
Narrowing the Funnel
• A select group of the most highly qualified prospects who would
consider running was invited to interview with the entire
committee over a two-day period in New York City in early
November
 Written statements and responses to questions developed
by the committee were submitted by each candidate prior to
the visit
 One hour interviews were conducted with each finalist
 No College employees were part of interviews or the
deliberation process
Recommendations
Morton Kondracke ’60, P’91
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Renowned journalist with 40+ year career analyzing politics, foreign policy, health
care, education and the economy in newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, and Internet.
Known as fierce independent and voice of moderation.
Career highlights
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Executive editor and syndicated columnist, Roll Call
Formerly Washington bureau chief of Newsweek; executive editor for The New Republic;
earlier career at Chicago Sun-Times and WSJ, after U.S. Army
Regular commentator for Fox News and co-host “The Beltway Boys;” panelist or host on
"Special Report with Brit Hume,” “This Week with David Brinkley,” PBS's "National Desk“
Original panelist and regular on "The McLaughlin Group“
1984 Reagan-Mondale Presidential Debate panelist
Appearances on "Meet the Press,“ “Jim Lehrer,” “Crossfire,” NPR
Author of Saving Milly: Love, Politics and Parkinson's Disease, a best-seller and CBS
Sunday Night Movie
Serves on boards of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, The
Parkinson's Action Network, Communities in Schools for the Nation’s Capital
Nieman Fellow, Harvard University
Former president of The D; editorial board, Dartmouth Alumni Magazine; class
secretary, class agent and executive committee member; supporter of Tucker
Foundation, Rockefeller Center, Dartmouth Alumni in Entertainment
Married to Marguerite, a Duke trustee and CEO of America’s Promise; two daughters,
including Alexandra ’91. DC-resident.
Recommendations
John Replogle ’88
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Strong business leader with 20+ year career in global consumer products in
executive management, strategic planning, financial management, brand
positioning, marketing , sales and talent development. Recognized leader in
corporate social responsibility and sustainability issues.
Career highlights
– President and CEO, Burt’s Bees, a leading global personal care company
– Former GM, Unilever Skin Care and Operating Executive Committee
– Previously, President, Guinness Bass Import Company; SVP, Diageo Chateau
& Estates; MD, Guinness Great Britain; earlier roles in field operations,
marketing, sales, strategy and business development
– Began career at Boston Consulting Group in Boston and London
– Founder and publisher of Beer, The Magazine
– MBA, Harvard Business School, 1993
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Won NC Sustainable Business Leadership Award, Triangle “Green” Leader of the
Year and mention by PR Newswire for Socially Responsible leadership
Serves on boards of Habitat for Humanity, Ravenscroft School, Terracycle and
Duke University Corporate Sustainability Initiative; lecturer at Duke and UNC
Former class VP, treasurer, mini-reunion chair and agent, WDCR/WFRD, crew,
Student Assembly, Dean’s Prize, Bones Gate; father David ’53 and brother
William ’77 also attended Dartmouth
Married, four daughters; North Carolina resident