Gov. Snyder Appoints 2 to Oakland University Board

A longtime university donor and a Chrysler vice president were both named this week to two vacancies on the Board of Trustees.

Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointments of former board chair Dennis Pawley of Waterford and newcomer Scott G. Kunselman of White Lake.

Their appointments are effective immediately.

Pawley, an alumnus of the university, served for a total of 10 years on the Board, including two years as chair and two years as vice chair. He was executive vice president of World Wide Manufacturing for the Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler and is the founder of the Pawley Institute of Lean Learning on OU's campus.

Pawley has been a frequent donor to the university, with gifts including a $4 million contribution toward the construction of Carlotta and Dennis Pawley Hall. “Dennis Pawley’s long service and commitment to Oakland University is truly a testament to his tireless dedication,” said Michel Kramer, the new chair of Oakland’s board. “As an alumnus, friend, donor and former board chair, he is uniquely positioned to bring a broad base of institutional knowledge and strategic thinking to our board.”

Kunselman is senior vice president of purchasing and supplier quality for Chrysler Group, LLC. He joined the former Chrysler Corporation in 1985 as a product engineer. He holds bachelor's masters and MBA degrees from the University of Michigan. He is married to Denise. “Scott will bring a new and exciting energy to the board’s work,” Kramer said. “His critical thinking skills and commitment to quality will stand Oakland in good stead.”

Pawley and Kunselman will replace outgoing trustees Henry Baskin, who served for 16 years, and Jacqueline Long, who served for eight years, according to a news release from the university.