ƹƵFoundation President Dr. Tod Burnett resigns
June 21, 2024
Two weeks ago, Board of Directors Chair Meg Nordale and ƹƵPresident Pitney accepted ƹƵFoundation President Dr. Tod Burnett’s resignation, effective June 30, 2024. After nearly four years serving as the president of the ƹƵFoundation and chief development officer for the ƹƵsystem, President Burnett plans to move back to his home state of California. His decision comes as he wants to be closer to family and friends - a distance that has been weighing heavily on him over the past year.
President Burnett expresses his sincere thanks to the Board of Directors, UAA, UAF, UAS, ƹƵSystem Office, and the entire state of Alaska for welcoming him and working together with him to expand the culture of philanthropy throughout the ƹƵsystem.
"It’s been an incredible four years and we’ve accomplished a great deal," said President Burnett.
Chair Nordale and President Pitney expressed their appreciation for Dr. Burnett’s commitment to UA, his guidance in creating the ƹƵFoundation’s strategic plan, and his leadership through the conclusion of the “for Alaska” campaign.
The foundation’s Board of Directors has charged an ad hoc committee with appointing an interim president, a name that will be shared in the coming weeks. A search for the new president will soon be underway. Additional information about the search process will be shared once the details are in place.
President Burnett will be available through June 25. Should there be a gap between his final day and an interim being named, Megan Riebe, associate VP of development, will be acting.