Carolyn Brown started a three-year term as chair of the University of Windsor's Board of Governors, effective Nov. 27. Previously, Brown served as the Board's first vice-chair and second vice-chair, chair of the Board Human Resources Committee, and a member of various other committees.
"I look forward to working with my fellow board members and the executive leadership team in this new capacity," said Brown. "As chair, I plan to help the University navigate the unprecedented and evolving challenges that we face and guide it toward a sustainable future."
UWindsor alumna Carolyn Brown began a three-year term as chair of the Board of Governors on Nov. 27.
Brown is a transportation professional with extensive experience working in public-private partnership arrangements. She is a standards-focused leader with over 20 years of experience working cross-border operations with senior officials from all three levels of government in Canada and in the United States. Brown's background in cross-border operations includes the delivery of major infrastructure projects, preparing assets for operational readiness, and successful stakeholder engagement.
A strategic thinker and experienced executive, having held the roles of CEO of the Windsor International Airport; CEO of the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Corporation and Windsor Detroit Borderlink Limited, Canadian owner-operator of the Windsor Detroit tunnel; and executive vice-president of American Roads LLC, she has a proven track record of strong and effective leadership.
"We feel so fortunate to have Carolyn in this key leadership role," said UWindsor president Robert Gordon. "Her extensive experience in industry and on corporate boards will translate well to the Board's top position."
Brown is currently chief operations officer for the Gordie Howe International Bridge Corporation. Formerly, she served as chair of the Board of Directors for both the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce and Lakeview Montessori School.
A life-long resident of Windsor-Essex, Brown is a graduate of the University of Windsor with a 1984 Master of Arts in Political Science and a 1982 bachelor's degree in public administration.
