Old Dominion University, Board of Visitors
Purpose
The Board shall appoint all teachers, staff members, and agents and fix their salaries and generally direct the affairs of the University. The Board may confer degrees. The Board may take, hold, and enjoy any gift, grant, devise, or bequest made to the University for any use or purpose designated by the donor or for the general purposes of the Board when no use or purpose is designated, whether such gift, grant, devise, or bequest is made directly to the corporation or to trustees for its benefit.
Term
Four years; no more than two full successive four-year terms
Composition
The board shall consist of 17 members appointed by the Governor, of whom at least 14 shall be residents of the Commonwealth, four shall be physicians or other medical or health professionals with administrative or clinical experience in an academic medical center, and three shall be alumni of the University.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members

Brian K. Holland
Old Dominion University Alumni Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Murry Pitts
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Mr Dennis M. Ellmer
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026
mr Erby G. Middleton
Old Dominion University Alumni Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Elza H. Mitchum
Old Dominion University Alumni Membership expires on 6/30/2026
Andrew Hodge
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027
Susan Allen
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027
Rick Wyatt
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027
Dr Juan Montero
Healthcare Professional Membership expires on 6/30/2027
Charlene Morring
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028
Peter Decker
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028
Bruce Thompson
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028
Dr. Claire W. Winiarek
Healthcare Professional Membership expires on 6/30/2028
Kenneth Plum
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029
Keith Newby
Healthcare Professional Membership expires on 6/30/2029
Robert Corn
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029