The WSU Foundation board of directors began its fiscal year July 1 with the following officers: John Morse, chair; Craig Barton, treasurer and chair elect; Dan Peare, secretary; and Nancy Martin, immediate past chair.

Morse (’72), of Sanibel, Fla., is general counsel and secretary for LodgeWorks LP headquartered in Wichita. He joined the Foundation’s National Advisory Council in 1988 and has served on the board of directors during fiscal years 1991-97, 1999-2004 and 2006-present.

Barton (’83) is managing general partner for Olympia Partners LLC in Wichita, and joined the Foundation’s National Advisory Council in 1995. Barton has served on the board of directors during fiscal years 2003-present.

Peare (’82, ’85) is an estate planning attorney for Hinkle Elkouri Law Firm LLC in Wichita. He joined the Foundation’s National Advisory Council in 2001 and has served on the board of directors during fiscal years 2005-present.

Martin (’69) is the COO for Emergency Services PA in Wichita, and joined the Foundation’s National Advisory Council in 1992. She has served on the board of directors during fiscal years 1998-2003 and 2005-present.

The National Advisory Council members are dedicated to promoting the interests of Wichita State University and the WSU Foundation, and encourage others to join them as supporters of the university.

The board of directors is selected from the council and is vested with full control of all of the assets, affairs and business of the corporation.