Tom Insko

Tom Insko is an American businessman and academic administrator who has served as the 12th president of Eastern Oregon University since July 1, 2015.

Tom Insko
12th President of Eastern Oregon University
Assumed office
July 1, 2015
Preceded byBob Davies
Personal details
BornEastern Oregon, U.S.
EducationEastern Oregon University (BS)
College of William & Mary (MBA)

Early life and education

Insko was raised on a farm in Eastern Oregon near La Grande, and earned a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Business Economics from Eastern Oregon University. Insko then earned a Master of Business Administration from the College of William & Mary.[1]

Career

Insko served as an area manager at Boise Cascade, managing several manufacturing facilities.[2] In his 20 years at Boise Cascade, Insko worked as an administrative analyst, plant manager, production manager, senior financing manager, region manager and area manager. Insko served as a member of the Business Oregon Commission and Oregon Board of Forestry.[3][4]

Upon taking office, Insko replaced outgoing President Bob Davies, who became President of Murray State University.[5][6] Jay Kenton, a former administrator at the University of Oregon served as interim president before Insko took office.[7]

References
  1. "Tom Insko – Biography". Eastern Oregon University. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  2. McDowell, Jade. "Tom Insko appointed EOU president". East Oregonian. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
  3. Ellyn, Kathleen. "Christoffersen reappointed to Forestry Board". Wallowa County Chieftain. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
  4. Observer, Jessica Else The Argus. "Businessman named EOU's new president". Argus Observer | Ontario, OR. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
  5. "Q & A". Eastern Oregon University. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
  6. "Davies named president at Murray State University". Eastern Oregon University. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
  7. Giegerich, Andy (2015-05-14). "Eastern Oregon taps alum, timber industry exec as its new president". www.bizjournals.com. Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
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