California State University, Northridge

PRESS RELEASE

June 27, 1996

Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler,
Director of News and Information,
(818) 885-2130

Business Leaders Appointed to CSUN Fundraising Board

Two Los Angeles area business leaders have been named the newest members of Cal State Northridge's Foundation, which raises private funds to provide the "edge of excellence" for the university's programs.

David L. Buell, CEO and founder of Los Angeles-based Metrobank, which was recently acquired by Comerica, and Donald K. Skinner, chairman, president and CEO of Simi Valley-based Eltron International, Inc., were elected last week by the 34-member board to join their ranks.

"We are honored to have these distinguished and talented men joining our board," said Michael Hammerschmidt, director of development for Cal State Northridge. "Their skills will be a great asset to the fundraising efforts at the university."

The board is made up of community and business leaders representing the economic, geographic and cultural diversity of Los Angeles, and in particular the San Fernando Valley. Its members include a former Los Angeles city council member Joy Picus; David Auger, vice president and general manager of Time Warner Cable; and James David Power, III, founder and president of J.D. Power and Associates.

The board meets quarterly to develop fundraising strategies for the university.

For more information, call Michael Hammerschmidt at (818) 885-2150.