Thomas More University has announced two community members assumed new leadership roles within its Board of Trustees.
M. Scott McIntyre has been elected vice-chair of the Board and H. Lytle Thomas has been appointed as the board’s chair of finance, business and capital planning committee.
“Scott and Lytle truly embody the values upon which our University was built,” said Joseph L. Chillo, LP.D., president of Thomas More University. “Their leadership, professional expertise, and unwavering commitment to Thomas More will contribute significantly to our efforts to strengthen the University and create new opportunities for our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. I look forward to working closely with both of them in their new roles.”

McIntyre is a partner and employment and labor law practice team leader with Baker Hostetler LLP. Prior to joining Baker Hostetler, McIntyre served as a law clerk for the Honorable Daniel M. Manion of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the Honorable Karl S. Forester, Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
He earned a degree in Bachelor of Arts from Thomas More University, where he served as student government president, and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He resides in Cincinnati with his wife and son.
“We are thrilled to welcome Scott and Lytle into these important leadership positions,” added Tom Lueke, chair of the Thomas More University Board of Trustees. “Scott has been a dedicated Board member and a passionate advocate for the University for many years. Since joining the Board last June, Lytle has already made a meaningful impact thanks to his thoughtful insight and extensive experience in the financial services and banking industry. I am confident that both of these individuals will help position Thomas More for continued success.”
Thomas started his career in banking at Fifth Third Bank, was promoted to senior lender of its Northern Kentucky affiliate, served as president and CEO of Heritage Bank, and is currently the president of First National Bank of Kentucky.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Transylvania University and a Master of Business Administration from Northern Kentucky University. He lives in Ft. Wright with his wife.
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