Elizabeth F. Gates
Chairwoman
Special Projects Executive, Omni Strategic Technologies
Belmont County
Belmont County
Board of Trustees
The members of the Belmont College Board of Trustees are appointed to three-year terms. Three members are appointed by the governor and six are caucus–elected to provide a balanced representation of the people and counties served by the College, including Belmont, Harrison, and Monroe. This Board provides oversight for the operation of the College and the administration of local and state policies and statutes. The Board is also responsible for the stewardship of the College’s physical resources and property.
Dr. Mark A. Macri
Vice-Chairman
Physical Therapist, Belmont Physical Therapy
Belmont County
Belmont County
Cory M. DelGuzzo, Esq.
Attorney, Regional Manager Ohio Valley Region, Northwest Title Family of Companies
Belmont County
Belmont County
Richard A. Myser
Attorney, Myser & Myser
Belmont County
Belmont County
Anita G. Rice
Manager & Corporate Secretary, Ohio River Collieries Company
Belmont County
Belmont County
Mark A. Romick
Administrator, Switzerland of Ohio School District
Monroe County
Monroe County
Melissa A. Smithberger
Owner/Broker, Smithberger Realty, LLC
Monroe County
Monroe County
Mr. Kurt Smith
Pharmacist/Business Owner, Just Meds Pharmacy, Martins Ferry, Ohio and Cadiz Pharmacy, Cadiz, Ohio
Harrison County
Harrison County
Mr. James Tennant
Former President, CEO, and Chief Financial Officer, Ohio Coating Company
Belmont County
Belmont County
Monthly Board Packets
Meeting Schedules
- August 8, 2026 – Board Retreat
- September 24, 2026
- November 19, 2026 – Heritage Tree Emeritus
- January 18, 2027
- March 19, 2027
- May 27, 2027
- June 24, 2027
- August 16, 2025
- September 25, 2025 – Heritage Tree/Emeritus
- November 20, 2025
- January 22, 2026
- March 26, 2026
- May 28, 2026
- June 25, 2026
- August 24, 2024
- September 26, 2024
- November 21, 2024
- January 23, 2025
- March 27, 2025
- May 22, 2025
- June 26, 2025