Clemson University’s Board of Trustees announced today the members of the Presidential Search Committee and set its first meeting for Thursday, Dec. 18. The seven-member committee will be chaired by Trustee Cheri Phyfer ’93 and charged with conducting a national search to identify Clemson’s 16th president.
At its initial meeting, Board Chair Kim Wilkerson will formally charge the committee with its role and responsibilities in conducting the search.
On Dec. 10, the board approved the appointment of Robert H. (Bob) Jones as interim president and established the presidential search committee. The Board has committed to communicate with Clemson students, faculty, staff, alumni and the public throughout the process, and has set a goal of having a new leader in place by Fall 2026.
Presidential Search Committee Members
Cheri Phyfer, committee chair
Nicky McCarter, committee vice chair
David Dukes
Ronnie Lee
Patti McAbee
Smyth McKissick
Mark Richardson
Board Chair Kim Wilkerson*
*non-voting, ex-officio member
