Nevil, Rutherford Join Board of Trustees

Otterbein welcomes two new members to the Board of Trustees. Nevalyn Fritsche Nevil ’71 and James A. Rutherford bring years of experience and diverse backgrounds to the Board.

Nevalyn Fritsche Nevil ’71

Nevalyn Fritsche Nevil ’71

Nevil earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology and psychology at Otterbein and went on to earn her master’s degree in counseling psychology at The Ohio State University. Born to Dr. Ernest G. and Neva Fritsche, she grew up around Otterbein where Ernest was a board member from 1973-2006. Nevil was instrumental in assisting the college to obtain the gift that started the Cowan Hall Renovation project.

Rutherford is the director of The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. Throughout his career, he has been an investor and director of numerous small and startup companies in the information technology, financial services and medical technology sectors.

James A. Rutherford

James A. Rutherford

His son, Keith Rutherford ’99, is an Otterbein alumnus.

For more information about Otterbein’s Board of Trustees, visit www.otterbein.edu/leadership.

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