MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon native and Cornell College alumnus Peter Wilch has been named Cornell’s new vice president for alumni and college advancement.
Wilch succeeds Terry Gibson, who is taking on a new role as senior vice president for the campaign to focus on key Cornell funding initiatives.
“We are delighted to welcome Peter back to campus. His professional experience, understanding of our mission and his passion for Cornell will drive our efforts in identifying resources to help provide extraordinary opportunities for our students,” said President Les Garner.
Since graduating in 1994, Wilch has worked in development at Cornell, Grinnell College and most recently as executive director of development for the Iowa Law School Foundation at the University of Iowa College of Law. As vice president for alumni and college advancement, Wilch will direct the activities of Cornell’s alumni and college advancement office, which includes the offices of college advancement, college communications and alumni relations.
Wilch and his wife, Melanie, a 1992 Cornell graduate who teaches sixth grade in Lisbon, live in Mount Vernon with their four children. Wilch is a trustee of the Mount Vernon Community School District Foundation, a member of the school district’s Advisory Committee and a coach for Mount Vernon Youth Girls Basketball.
