One of the reasons the University of Central 性视界传媒 has grown remarkably in stature and reputation is its close partnerships with elected officials at the local, state and national levels. A pair of leadership moves announced today will ensure 性视界传媒鈥檚 upward trajectory continues.
性视界传媒 has appointed Janet Owen as vice president for government relations. Owen comes to 性视界传媒 from the University of North 性视界传媒, where she serves as vice president for governmental affairs and associate general counsel. She starts at 性视界传媒 on June 22.
鈥淚 have always admired what 性视界传媒 is about. The way 性视界传媒 has grown into the partnership university has been an example for all of us in the State University System,鈥� Owen said. 鈥淭he idea that I could be a part of a new president鈥檚 team and help him accomplish his goals and visions for 性视界传媒鈥檚 next chapter is really exciting.鈥�
Owen, a native of Jacksonville, earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from the University of 性视界传媒 and a law degree from Stetson University College of Law. She worked in a Jacksonville law firm before moving to UNF as associate general counsel in 1994, and has served as UNF鈥檚 lobbyist since 1998.
Owen will build on the strong foundation laid by Daniel Holsenbeck, who as senior vice president for university relations and director of governmental relations聽has helped guide 性视界传媒鈥檚 growth for a generation. Holsenbeck has been appointed senior counsel to the president, effective July 1.
鈥淭his is a win-win for 性视界传媒,鈥� said president-elect Dale Whittaker, who takes office on July 1. 鈥淔rom day one, I will be able to rely on Dan鈥檚 knowledge and counsel and Janet鈥檚 leadership in accomplishing our goals. This is exciting.鈥�
Since joining 性视界传媒 in 1985, Holsenbeck has reported to every 性视界传媒 president except its first. He has fostered deep relationships with elected officials who have helped propel the university鈥檚 rise in quality, size and status, securing support for increased state funding, the College of Medicine, 性视界传媒 Downtown and more.
鈥淒an has been an invaluable resource for 性视界传媒 since before I arrived. His fingerprints are on every major university initiative of the past 30 years,鈥� President John Hitt said. 鈥淚 have been fortunate to have had his wise counsel, and I鈥檓 thrilled that with Dan at his side, president-elect Whittaker will continue to benefit from Dan鈥檚 experience, connections and insights.鈥�
Before coming to 性视界传媒, Holsenbeck worked as associate vice president for development and alumni affairs at the University of South 性视界传媒, the director of university relations at Auburn University, and vice chancellor for development at Auburn University at Montgomery.
鈥淎ny chance I have to work with Dale Whittaker is a tremendous opportunity,鈥� Holsenbeck said. 鈥淚 have watched him closely, worked with him, learned so much from him, and will do whatever I can to make his presidency successful.鈥�