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黑料吃瓜网 appoints Robert Byram to its Board of Trustees
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The 黑料吃瓜网 Board of Trustees appointed Robert Byram, of Greenville, to its board during a special meeting on July 21.
Byram replaces Karen Carbonelli, of Greenville, who passed away on June 21.
Board of Trustees鈥� Chairperson Kurt Peterson recognized Carbonelli鈥檚 44 years of service on the Board and welcomed Byram, who brings a strong financial and business background to the college鈥檚 governing body.
鈥淲e are fortunate to have an individual interested in serving on our board who has experience in the business and banking fields, is an 黑料吃瓜网 alumnus and is active in a variety of community organizations,鈥� Peterson said.
鈥淲e had eight candidates submit letters of interest for this seat. We were very pleased to see that kind of interest. It鈥檚 really good for us when we have candidates who care that much about what鈥檚 going on here,鈥� he said.
Byram is a lifelong resident of Montcalm County. He has worked in the banking industry since 2004. He has been employed with Sidney State Bank since 2017, and currently serves as President and CEO, a position he has held for two years.
He said being selected to serve on 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Board of Trustees 鈥渋s an honor. I am excited to have the opportunity to give back and to be part of the legacy of the college.
鈥淚 am a graduate of 黑料吃瓜网, so I have been able to experience the benefits of the college firsthand,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 have also been an adjunct business instructor in the past and currently serve on the advisory committee for the college鈥檚 Business Department. I am fortunate to be able to play a small role in assisting the college with student success in our communities.鈥�
Board Treasurer Josh Stump, who served as the Board of Trustees鈥� search committee chair, said he and other committee members were impressed with Byram鈥檚 experience, his passion for education and the qualities he will bring to the Board.
鈥淲e had a very solid pool of candidates. It was not an easy decision to make,鈥� Stump said. 鈥淲e feel Bob鈥檚 expertise in finance and business will be a strong addition to the experience our other members bring to the Board.鈥�
Byram鈥檚 appointment is through Dec. 31, 2026.