Hiram College announces the appointment of new members to the Board of Trustees

Hiram College is pleased to welcome four distinguished alumni to its Board of Trustees: Michael Pence ’91, Warren Blazy III ’00, Rasheen Sinclair ’01, and Dr. Jasmine C. Marks ’12. Pence, Blazy, and Dr. Marks were appointed at the March 2025 meeting of the Board, while Sinclair joined in October 2024. These accomplished professionals bring diverse business, education, and leadership expertise, strengthening the Board’s role in guiding the College’s future.

“We are thrilled to welcome these exceptional individuals to our Board of Trustees,” said Robert E. Bohrer II, Ph.D., president of Hiram College. “Their leadership, vision, and dedication to our mission will be instrumental in shaping the future of our institution. Together, the Board of Trustees will strengthen our community, enhance academic excellence, and help to create an environment that fosters opportunity and growth for our students.”

New Trustee Appointments:

• Michael Pence ’91 is an independent consultant with expertise in insights and analytics. He most recently worked for Nestlé USA as an insights and analytics lead. A biology major at Hiram, Pence is also involved in community education, serving as a docent at the Maltz Museum in Beachwood, Ohio.

• Warren Blazy III ’00 is senior vice president at CBRE, Inc., bringing extensive experience in real estate and business leadership. A management and psychology major at Hiram, Blazy was recently named to the Leadership Cleveland Class of 2025, a program recognizing top leaders dedicated to advancing the city of Cleveland.

• Rasheen W. Sinclair ’01 is a franchise consultant for The UPS Store. A management and marketing major at Hiram, Sinclair was a standout student-athlete, setting records in the 4×200 and 4×400 relay events in track and field. He also served as president of African American Students United and remains active in leadership through Toastmasters International.

• Dr. Jasmine C. Marks ’12 is the chief of leadership development and organizational effectiveness at Equitas Health. While at Hiram, she majored in music and was awarded the prestigious Hal Reichle Award for acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion. She went on to earn her master’s and doctorate degrees in educational studies from The Ohio State University.

Members of the Board of Trustees are charged with the responsibility of assuring that the institution remains strong and viable and that its students receive an education equal to or better than peer institutions. The Board convenes on campus four times a year, with additional committee meetings held throughout the year.