Boyd K. Rutherford becomes first Senior Fellow at the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute

By TOWSON UNIVERSITY on April 12, 2023

Former Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford joined the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute at Towson University as its inaugural senior fellow. As an accomplished attorney and leader, Governor Rutherford brings decades of expertise in the public and private sectors to contribute and enhance the transformational leadership development opportunities available through the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute. 

Developed by leaders, for leaders, the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute launched in September 2021 and offers a values-driven and robust portfolio of offerings for individuals and organizations that create transformational outcomes for leaders at any level in their careers and across all industries. Leveraging Governor Rutherford’s leadership and expertise, the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute will expand its support to government agencies.  

“We are thrilled to welcome Governor Rutherford to our team as it continues to grow and expand through the nation,” said Erin Moran, executive director of the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute. “We know his strategic input will advance our mission of uplifting our region through investment in developing competent and ethically driven leaders.” 

In his two terms in office, Governor Rutherford spearheaded the state’s directives in several key areas, including efforts to make government run more efficiently, reform regulations on job creators and modernize state procurement practices. Prior to taking office, Governor Rutherford served as associate administrator for the U.S. General Services Administration, assistant secretary for administration for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and as secretary of the Maryland Department of General Services, where he was responsible for over $900 million in annual contract administration. He also made Maryland a national leader in implementing Opportunity Zones – economic development tools that allow people to invest in distressed areas to spur economic growth.  

“I am excited to bring my years of experience to the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute to work with emerging leaders across the region to instill characteristics of ethics, dedication, execution, self-awareness and resilience,” said Governor Rutherford, senior fellow, Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute. “Together, we will support leadership recruitment, development and retention that will bolster institutions and organizations for not only Maryland, but the nation.”  

Governor Rutherford will share his insights about “Lessons in Leadership: Leading with Values in Divisive Times” during an upcoming Lessons in Leadership Webinar on May 18, 2023. All are invited to register for the virtual event at no cost.  

For more information, please email Jamie Abell, jaabell AT_TOWSON.

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Towson University is Maryland’s university of opportunities. With more than 150 years of experience pushing possibilities, TU is a nationally recognized leader in inclusive excellence and is ranked as a leader in social mobility, research and discovery. As the largest university in Greater Baltimore, Towson University’s momentum is always accelerating with more than 20,000 students and more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences and applied professional fields. Located amid one of the East Coast’s cultural and economic epicenters, TU is a beacon and powerful catalyst in the Mid-Atlantic region partnering with hundreds of businesses and organizations, impacting communities and fueling change. TU meets the holistic needs of each student to achieve success, a result of a deeply inclusive culture with a focus on equity among all students, faculty and staff.