Summer 2007

Veteran Higher-Education Fundraiser Serves As New Vice President For Development

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has selected a veteran higher-education fundraising professional as the college’s new vice president for development.

Mark Lindemood joined the Rose-Hulman administration on June 1 to manage the Office of Development. He was previously vice chancellor for institutional advancement and chief operating officer, Texas Tech Foundation, Inc. Lindemood also held the vice president’s post for eight years at Kent State University and was executive director of university development at Ball State University. In addition, he was director of capital resources at St. Norbert College, and director of development at Regis and Missouri Valley colleges.

“Mark Lindemood brings proven fundraising success to the vice president’s position,” stated Gerald Jakubowski, Rose- Hulman president. “His knowledge and experience will be vital to our current and future fundraising needs that will be directly linked to the goals outlined in a strategic plan that is nearly completed.” Jakubowski noted.

“He has successfully planned and implemented several major fundraising campaigns that have exceeded their goals and helped to increase college or university endowments,” he said. Lindemood was selected following a nationwide search.

“This is an exciting time to join the Rose-Hulman staff because of the strategic planning under way, and the leadership and vision provided by President Jakubowski,” Lindemood commented.

“I was attracted to Rose-Hulman for many reasons, including its increasing national reputation, the dedication of the faculty, staff and students, and the strong support it receives from its alumni and other friends,” he noted.

Lindemood received his bachelor of arts degree from Albion College, the master of divinity from the Methodist Theological Seminary, and the doctor of ministry from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

He has been an invited speaker at national seminars and conferences sponsored by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

Lindemood has been an active community volunteer which has included serving in leadership roles with economic development organizations, service clubs, and the United Way.

Lindemood and his wife, Deb, are the parents of two daughters: Haley in Willoughby, Ohio; and Abbe Ernstes, Madison, Ind.