St. Cloud State University President Dr. Gregory Tomso has been named to the Initiative Foundation Board of Trustees.
Tomso will begin a three-year term on the Board, joining 14 other regional leaders who help shape and guide the Foundation’s mission to empower people throughout Central Minnesota to build a thriving economy, vibrant communities and a lasting culture of generosity.
“We are thrilled to welcome Gregory Tomso to our distinguished Board of Trustees,” Initiative Found President Brian Voerding said. “St. Cloud State University is a vital partner in our region, and we are excited to strengthen that relationship through Tomso’s leadership. He brings a deep commitment to community collaboration and workforce development that aligns closely with our mission.”
Tomso strongly believes in the connection between higher education and community vitality. He has identified workforce development and attracting workers to the region as critical issues facing Central Minnesota, and he is particularly inspired by the relationship between the University and the surrounding community.
“I am so impressed with the work of the Initiative Foundation and grateful for their commitment to SCSU,” Tomso said. “I’m eager to align the University’s efforts with those of the Foundation to strengthen and build the greater St. Cloud community.”
Tomso has also gotten involved in the local community by recently joining the Greater St. Cloud Board of Directors.
“When the community thrives, the university thrives — and when the university thrives, the community thrives,” he said. “These are vital, mutually sustaining relationships, and I am inspired by the many partnerships between the community and the university.”
