Jim Kessler has been tapped as the ESU Presidential Search Committee Chair. The nomination was announced Friday morning by Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) Chair Blake Benson.

Ken Hush, ESU President, announced his retirement in late July. Hush's last day is set for Dec. 17.

In a written release, Benson stated that Kessler’s experience as a public servant and business leader made him an “ideal choice” for a Chair.

“Jim is an alumnus of Emporia State who has worked tirelessly over the years to give back to the university and advance the Emporia community,” Benson said. “His experience as a business leader and a public servant makes him an ideal choice to lead the search committee.”

Kessler graduated from Emporia State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. He

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