Education Should Be A "We" Project
By Lance Forsdick Sr.

Lance Forsdick Sr. is a CBU graduate and prominent local businessman. During his professional career, he has operated various corporate interests in construction, development, hospitality, real estate, property management and personal financial investment. Mr. Forsdick has been an active philanthropist and friend to many organizations in the greater Memphis area. He is past Chair of the CBU Board of Trustees and a past Chair of the Christian Brothers High School Board of Trustees. In addition, he has served on the boards of St. Dominic School, St. Agnes Academy, St. Peter Villa and St. Francis Hospital.

Mr. Forsdick was awarded affiliate membership in the Christian Brothers in 1993 and was named Humanitarian of the Year by the National Council of Christians and Jews in 1994. In 1999, he received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross, the highest papal award given to a layman. He received an honorary doctorate from CBU in 2004.

Mr. Forsdick continues his support of the University by accepting the position of Interim President for the time period between July 1 and December 1, 2005. (Brother Vincent Malham, F.S.C., will become President at that time.) Willis Willey, CBU Board chair said, “Lance Forsdick has been a close friend, adviser and supporter of the university for many years. “Lance knows the University. His professionalism, business leadership skills and integrity make him an excellent choice to serve as interim president.”