About the Board of Trustees
The Henry Ford College Board of Trustees comprises seven members who serve six-year terms. They are publicly elected during regular elections in May or November. The Trustees serve concurrently as members of the Board of Education for the Dearborn Public Schools. Meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to the public, in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act.
Trustees: Names, Officers, Bios, and Committee Assignments
James Thorpe
Chair
Current term expires: 12/31/2024
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Hussein Berry
Vice Chair
Current term expires: 12/31/2028
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Irene Watts
Secretary
Current term expires: 12/31/2026
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Patrick D’Ambrosio
Treasurer
Current term expires: 12/31/2028
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Roxanne McDonald
Trustee
Current term expires: 12/31/2024
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Adel Mozip
Trustee
Current term expires: 12/31/2026
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Mary K. Petlichkoff
Trustee
Current term expires: 12/31/2026
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Board Officers of the College: President and Vice Presidents
Russell Kavalhuna, J.D.
College President
L-415 Administrative Services and Conference Center
(313) 845-9650
Michael Nealon, Ph.D.
Vice President of Academic Affairs
L-434 Administrative Services and Conference Center
(313) 845-9607
John Satkowski, J.D., M.A.
Vice President of Financial, Facilities, and Auxiliary Services
L-422 Administrative Services and Conference Center
(313) 845-9636
A. Reginald Best, Jr., M.A.
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
WC-313 Welcome Center
(313) 317-1700
Lori Gonko, Ed.D.
Vice President, Strategy and Human Resources
L-420 Administrative Services and Conference Center
(313) 317-1534
Amy Clark, J.D.
General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Services
L-424 Administrative Services and Conference Center
(313) 845-6451
Rhonda DeLong, M.S.
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
L-326 Administrative Services and Conference Center
(313) 317-6800
Holly Diamond, M.S.
Vice President of Student Affairs
4th Floor, Administrative Services and Conference Center
(313) 845-9887
Secretary to the Board
Kathy Dimitriou
Secretary to the Board and Executive Assistant to the President
L-412 ASCC Building
5101 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
313-845-9650
kdimitriou@hfcc.edu