{"id":21987,"date":"2026-07-13T08:45:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/?p=21987"},"modified":"2026-07-14T13:10:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T17:10:33","slug":"elizabethtown-college-board-of-trustees-names-jan-lane-75-chair-elects-new-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/elizabethtown-college-board-of-trustees-names-jan-lane-75-chair-elects-new-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Elizabethtown College Board of Trustees Names Jan Lane ’75 Chair; Elects New Members"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jan Lane \u201975<\/p><\/div>\n

The Elizabethtown College Board of Trustees named Jan Lane \u201975 as Chair of the Board and elected six new Trustees, effective July 1. Lane succeeds Michael Spangler \u201988, who served as Chair of the Board of Trustees since 2023.<\/p>\n

“It is an honor to serve as Chair of the Elizabethtown College Board of Trustees,” Lane said. “As an alumna, I have experienced firsthand the transformational impact of an Elizabethtown College education. I look forward to working alongside my fellow Trustees, President Rider, and the College community to position the College for continued success.”<\/p>\n

Lane has served the Board as Vice-Chair and as Chair of the Trusteeship and Governance Committee. As a former Vice President for the American Red Cross and Assistant Vice President for CARE, both leading humanitarian global organizations, Lane built a distinguished career in government relations, public policy, and nonprofit leadership. Her expertise spans a broad range of areas, including international development, biomedical initiatives, and disaster and emergency response, reflecting a lifelong commitment to public service and global impact.<\/p>\n

Lane has served on the Elizabethtown College Board of Trustees since 2016. She previously served on the President\u2019s Leadership Council from 2012 to 2016, including as Chair (2014-2016), and as a member of the Be More Inspired Campaign Committee (2013-2016).<\/p>\n

Thomas J. McGonigle, Esq., P’10, P’17, was also named Vice-Chair. Treasurer Bradley D. Rhoads ’82, Secretary Leanna L. Whetstone ’01, MBA’14, and Assistant Secretary Rev. Pamela A. Reist were all approved to remain in their Board officer roles.<\/p>\n

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Michael Spangler \u201988<\/p><\/div>\n

Honoring Michael Spangler \u201988<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the April 2026 Board of Trustees meetings, the Board honored outgoing Chair Michael Spangler \u201988 for his sound leadership and dedication to the College. As the 17th<\/sup> Chair of the Board of Trustees, Spangler was recognized for his exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and deep commitment to advancing the mission and long-term success of the College. Spangler served as Chair (2023-2026) and Vice Chair (2020-2023) and will continue as a Trustee – a role he has held since 2009.<\/p>\n

Spangler has more than three decades of experience in the financial services and asset management industry, currently serving as Executive Vice President of Fulton Financial Advisors and President of Institutional Services.<\/p>\n

Committed to making a lasting impact on the College through philanthropy, Spangler and his wife, Caryn \u201988, have supported the College through the Michael \u201988 and Caryn \u201988 Spangler Business Department Impact Fund, which enhances Signature Learning Experiences for business students, as well as contributions to the James B. Hoover Center for Business, the Trostle Finance Wall, and the Elizabethtown College Fund.<\/p>\n

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Welcoming Six New Trustees<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Elizabethtown College Board of Trustees also elected six new members during the 2025-26 academic year. Karen Biondolillo \u201990 and Bruce Limpert were approved during the February 2026 Board of Trustees meetings, while Kim Boylan P\u201926, Brian Duke, Collin Davidson \u201916, and Donte McCrary-McClain \u201913, who will serve as the Young Alumni representative, were approved during the April 2026 meetings.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are pleased to welcome these six new members to the Board of Trustees,\u201d Elizabethtown College President Betty Rider said. \u201cTheir collective experience spans business, healthcare, law, philanthropy, and community leadership, providing valuable perspectives that will help strengthen the College. We look forward to the contributions they will make as we continue to advance our mission to Educate for Service.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Karen Biondolillo \u201990<\/p><\/div>\n

The new Trustees\u2019 backgrounds include:<\/p>\n

Karen Biondolillo \u201990<\/strong><\/p>\n

Biondolillo is currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at High Industries, Inc., a role she has held since 2019. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of EDC and sits on the Hospice of Central PA Board of Directors. An Accounting alumna, Biondolillo was a student-athlete on the Softball team during her time at the College.<\/p>\n

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Kim Boylan P\u201926<\/p><\/div>\n

Kim Boylan P\u201926<\/strong><\/p>\n

A highly respected tax attorney with an extensive track record of creating innovative, practical approaches for the successful resolution of tax disputes, Kim Boylan serves as a Partner of Counsel at White & Case in Washington, D.C. Boylan earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University.<\/p>\n

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Collin Davidson \u201916<\/p><\/div>\n

Collin Davidson \u201916<\/strong><\/p>\n

Collin Davidson serves as Principal and Consulting Actuary with Financial Risk Management at Milliman, joining the firm\u2019s Chicago office in 2016. He graduated from Etown with a bachelor\u2019s degree in Actuarial Science and Economics with a minor in Political Science and went on to earn his master\u2019s degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago. In support of costs incurred by Etown students taking actuarial exams, Davidson created the Collin C. Davidson \u201916 and Tatem Burns \u201916 Actuarial Science Fund.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Brian Duke<\/p><\/div>\n

Brian Duke<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A consultant and advisor at the national, state, and local levels, Brian Duke works to improve the care of older adults through population health strategies, family caregiver support, and community partnerships. He previously served as System Director, Senior Services with Main Line Health, and was appointed by Governor Tom Corbett as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, where he led the creation of Pennsylvania\u2019s first Alzheimer\u2019s State Plan. He also served on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Committee on Family Caregiving for Older Adults and holds board and leadership roles with LeadingAge PA, the American Society on Aging, and the American Association of Caregiving Youth. He earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in Business Administration from the University of Scranton, master\u2019s degrees from George Washington University and the University of Pennsylvania, and is a Fellow of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bruce Limpert<\/p><\/div>\n

Bruce Limpert<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bruce Limpert is Principal and Founder of CPS Management Services, LLC, a consultancy that provides tools and services to businesses, helping them to achieve ongoing financial success through capital stewardship, sustainable growth, and value creation. He has served in leadership and board roles across agricultural, healthcare, nonprofit, and community organizations, including Lancaster General Hospital, the YMCA, Donegal Historical Society, and United Way. Limpert earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in Economics from Gettysburg College and his MBA in Finance from Loyola University Maryland.<\/p>\n

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Donte McCrary-McClain \u201913<\/p><\/div>\n

Donte McCrary-McClain \u201913 – Young Alumni Representative<\/strong><\/p>\n

Donte McCrary-McClain serves as Co-founder and Operations Consultant at the recently launched Willse-McClain Advisory (WMA), a boutique advisory firm focused on retail media, digital commerce, and strategic growth. Recipient of the College\u2019s Distinguished Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award in 2021, he graduated from Etown with a bachelor\u2019s degree in International Business with a concentration in Marketing, along with a minor in Spanish.<\/p>\n

Also during the Feb. 2026 meetings, the Board approved the appointment of Robert \u201cBob\u201d J. Dolan and Dusty Putnam \u201972 as Trustees Emeriti for their dedicated service and exceptional contributions.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the Elizabethtown College Board of Trustees.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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