December 17, 1999
Mayor Williams Appoints Four New Trustees To The Board Of The University Of The District Of Columbia
(Washington, DC) Mayor Anthony A. Williams nominated four people to replace four of the eight open seats required to complete the 15 member Board of Trustees for the University of the District of Columbia. Mayor Williams announced his the nominations on Monday during a swearing in ceremony at One Judiciary Square.
Reverend Willie Wilson is a leader in the faith community serving as pastor of Union Temple Baptist Church for more than 25 years. His church operates a home for teenagers, a rehabilitation program for substance abusers, a feeding program for the hungry and rites of passage program for youth and adults. Wilson is replacing Shirley Hammond on the Board, whose term expired in 1998.
Reginald Gilliam, Jr. has led an outstanding career of public service leadership and academics. He is the Senior Managing Director for Hill and Knowlton Public Affairs WorldWide Co in Washington, DC. Gilliam has extensive experience in the areas of budget, strategic planning, public-private sector liaison and capital program delivery. Gilliam is completing the unexpired term of Marie C. Johns, which ends May 15, 2003.
Charles Ogletree, Jr. has a strong legal background as a graduate and professor of Law at Harvard University. Ogletree has received bar admissions to the U.S. Supreme Court, the District Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District Of Columbia Circuit. He has written several publications including the book Beyond the Rodney King Story: An Investigation of Police Conduct in Minority Communities. Ogletree replaces Dr. Reginald Wilson on the Board.
Mark Palmer is President of Capital Development Company and Building D.C. The company supports local partners in launching and developing enterprises in Washington, D.C. and providing equity capital and expertise. Palmer replaces Jack Oleander on the Board of Trustees, whose term ended in 1998.
"These appointees represent a team with great diversity that will bring a variety of perspectives to the board and who compliment each other very well, said the Mayor. "I am committed to post secondary education for all of our residents. I want the District to have the best opportunities for continuing the education of our residents after high school."
Confirmation of these appointments by the D.C. City Council is set for Monday, December 20, 1999.
