I understand there is much frustration by so many alumni to choose not to vote. Your vote is not useless.
I believe I am uniquely qualified to sit on the Board of Trustees, as I grew up in State College, the son of a faculty member and a Mom who worked on campus. Because of that and now having moved back to State College, I have a historical perspective of how Penn State has grown in some aspects and needs great improvement in others. I have already reached out to many government officials in State College, business leaders, university administrators, and other members now sitting on the Board of Trustees. I have spoken with the Mayor, the past Mayor, people currently running for Mayer, Borough Officials and so many others in order to improve town and gown relations. We must have strong Penn State and community relations to help grow downtown State College and make it complementary to the University experience. I have written letters to the editor and columns about my views. Please visit my website,
https://alvin4psuboardoftrustees.com to read some of my writings.
Over the last 40 years, I have counseled and advised Penn State Students, Penn State faculty, Penn State Administrators, Penn State Trustees, both alumni elected and appointed, and yes, Penn State Coaches, about a wide array of issues that confront the Board of Trustees continually. I believe my experiences in total provide me with a unique opportunity to serve the Penn State Alumni, Penn State and the State College Community.