Weber State University welcomed Alumni Association president Aimee Martinez Thoman and student body president Emmett Busby to the Board of Trustees on Aug. 27.
As the newest members of the 10-person governing board, Thoman and Busby will contribute to the trustees' primary goals of establishing university policies, collaborating with university leadership on strategic direction, and strengthening ties between WSU and its community.
WSU president Chris Mallett stated that the new trustees bring deep experience and passion to the university. He noted that their leadership is an important part of staying true to the mission of transforming lives and communities and delivering on promises to students, families, and partners.
Thoman is a Utah attorney, public servant, and longtime university volunteer. She earned her bachelor's degree from WSU and a Juris Doctorate from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. Her legal career includes criminal prosecutorial work, discrimination and sexual harassment investigation, civil firm practice, and private practice. She serves as Investigative Counsel for the Utah Judicial Conduct Commission and is on the Executive Committee of the WSU Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Busby is the newly elected student body president and is pursuing a degree in political science. He previously served as the College of Science student senator, a WSU Admissions Ambassador, a user services assistant at Stewart Library, and a FAFSA coach.
The board continues to be led by Chair Keith Titus, president and CEO of MarketStar, and Vice Chair Lori Belnap Pehrson.
Eight of the university's 10 trustees are appointed by Utah's governor and approved by the Utah Senate, with appointees eligible for two four-year terms. Thoman and Busby serve in non-appointed positions for one- and two-year terms respectively.
