Kevin McKinnon and Dennis Millirons have been elected to serve three-year terms as citizen directors on the Tri-College University board.
McKinnon is president of the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corp. He previously was director of business development for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, executive director at a regional public/private economic development organization and manager for city economic development activities in both Minnesota and Colorado. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota and resides with his family in Fargo.
Millirons is president of Sanford Medical Center in Fargo and is responsible for overall operations of the hospital. He earned his bachelor's degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Okla., and his master's degree from Trinity University, San Antonio. He previously was president and chief executive officer of Condell Health Network and Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Ill.
"McKinnon and Millirons will bring a breadth of relevant expertise to the board," said Tri-College University Provost Tim Flakoll. "Their abilities match up well with the important work we have ahead of us as we continue to add value to the academic and business communities."
McKinnon and Millirons fill seats vacated by Brian Walters, previous president of the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corp., who served one term, and Bruce Furness, who served three terms.
The Tri-College board also welcomes William Craft, recently elected president of Concordia College. Along with NDSU President Dean L. Bresciani and MSUM President Edna Szymanski, Craft will direct the vision and mission of the Tri-College University.
Additional Tri-College University citizen board members include Pamela Astrup and Paul Marquart. Founding board member Douglas Sillers has held an honorary seat on the board, and passed away Aug. 1 at age 96. He is credited with writing the Minnesota legislation while serving in the House of Representatives to begin the Tri-College University collaboration in 1970. He served on the board for more than 40years.
