Thomas V. Chema
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Thomas Chema | |
|---|---|
| 21st President of Hiram College | |
| In office 2003–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Richard J. Scaldini |
| Succeeded by | Lori E. Varlotta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | East Liverpool, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
Thomas V. Chema, better known as Tom Chema, is an American
Early life and education
A native of East Liverpool, Ohio, Chema earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame and Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.
Career
He began his career with the Cleveland-based law firm of Arter & Hadden in 1971 and became a partner in 1979. He took a leave of absence in 1983 to serve as Executive Director of the Ohio Lottery. In 1985, became Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.[2]
Chema also serves in a number of national higher education associations including the Council of Independent Colleges, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Annapolis Group, and with Ohio-based organizations such as the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio, the North Coast Athletic Conference, and the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges.[3]
In 1990, he was appointed executive director of the
Chema is recognized as an expert on energy and telecommunications economics and regulation, infrastructure planning, and developing public-private partnerships. He has published numerous articles on these topics and frequently lectures throughout the country, including assignments at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.[3]
References
- ^ "Hiram College Names Thomas V. Chema 21st President". College News.org. Archived from the original on 2004-10-21. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ^ Delaney & Eckstein 2003, p. 68.
- ^ a b c "President of Hiram College". Official Hiram College web site. Hiram College. Archived from the original on 2009-04-16. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ^ Delaney & Eckstein 2003, p. 74.
Sources
- Delaney, Kevin J.; Eckstein, Rick (2003). Public Dollars, Private Stadiums: The Battle Over Building Sports Stadiums. ISBN 978-0-8135-3343-8.