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When Howard Farrell, MSU vice president of university advancement and public affairs, announced his retirement in February, University President Suzanne Shipley began a national search for his successor. Two finalists — Russell Gibbs and Tony Vidmar — came to campus in early May to visit with campus officials, faculty and staff.
And on May 25, MSU announced that Vidmar would be the next vice president for advancement, charged with a $70 million endowment and developing a long-range capital campaign.
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TONY VIDMAR
Background:
- Master of Business Administration, Northwest Nazarene University (Nampa, Idaho)
- Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources, Forest Ecology/Biology, Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio)
- Assistant vice president of development for university programs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Blacksburg, Virginia) (2014-present)
- Chief development officer / acting vice president for outreach and engagement, Ohio State University Alumni Association (Columbus, Ohio)
- Director of development for the College of Science, Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana) (2004-2007)
- Director of scholarship and endowment development, Northwest Nazarene University (Nampa, Idaho) (2002-2004)
- Senior development officer / trainer, Campus Crusade for Christ International (Orlando, Florida) (1983-2002)
- Member, board of trustees, Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society Foundation
- Interests: companion animals, theology, gardening, hiking, cartography
Comments from campus forum:
- “I am a product of a liberal arts school. I wanted the critical thinking skills. I wanted close contact with the faculty, and I wanted to learn to write better.”
- “There is a vibrant community here. That’s a community that is behind this university, they’re conjoined at the hip in a good way.
- “Everyone wants to be on a winning team, the state of Texas is really winning, and the university is winning, and i hope to help us to integrate more that alumni relations, communications and marketing, and fundraising into more of a seamless program that even takes us to a new level under Dr. Shipley’s leadership.”
- “There is a need for some more front-line fundraisers.”
- “In a maturing advancement program, the faculty play more key roles.”
Tony Vidmar
Anthony ("Tony") Vidmar, a candidate for the vice president for advancement position at Midwestern State, talks with faculty and staff May 5 in Dillard. Photo by Bradley Wilson
Anthony ("Tony") Vidmar, a candidate for the vice president for advancement position at Midwestern State, talks with faculty and staff May 5 in Dillard. Photo by Bradley Wilson
Anthony ("Tony") Vidmar, a candidate for the vice president for advancement position at Midwestern State, talks with faculty and staff May 5 in Dillard. Photo by Bradley Wilson
Anthony ("Tony") Vidmar, a candidate for the vice president for advancement position at Midwestern State, talks with faculty and staff May 5 in Dillard. Photo by Bradley Wilson
Anthony ("Tony") Vidmar, a candidate for the vice president for advancement position at Midwestern State, talks with faculty and staff May 5 in Dillard. Photo by Bradley Wilson
Anthony ("Tony") Vidmar, a candidate for the vice president for advancement position at Midwestern State, talks with faculty and staff May 5 in Dillard. Photo by Bradley Wilson
Anthony ("Tony") Vidmar, a candidate for the vice president for advancement position at Midwestern State, talks with faculty and staff May 5 in Dillard. Photo by Bradley Wilson
Anthony ("Tony") Vidmar, a candidate for the vice president for advancement position at Midwestern State, talks with faculty and staff May 5 in Dillard. Photo by Bradley Wilson
