Columbus College of Art & Design’s Board Names Thomas White as New President

Thomas White was named president of Columbus College of Art & Design on June 24 at the board of trustees' annual meeting.

According to a release from the Columbus College of Art & Design, White is a passionate advocate for the power of art and design to fuel economic growth and innovation. He succeeds Dennison W. Griffith in leading one of the nation's oldest and largest private colleges of art and design. Griffith, who announced in August that he would retire when his contract expired June 30, was president for 16 years.

"Tom's career accomplishments, combined with his passion for creativity and commerce, made him the ideal next president of CCAD," said Robert P. Restrepo Jr., chair of the CCAD board of trustees and president, chairman and CEO of State Auto Insurance Companies.

White, who has taught drawing and industrial design at California campuses during his business career, begins his tenure at CCAD immediately.

White sees the changing global business environment as a call to action for art and design educators.

Prior to accepting the CCAD presidency, White was vice president of corporate development at Co-Optimum Connect+ in Sherman Oaks, Calif.

More information and complete details:

www.ccad.edu

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