Bruce J. Haber, president of New Rochelle-based consulting firm BJH Management LLC was recently elected chairman of Mercy College”™s board of trustees.
Haber replaces Gary W. Brown, chairman since 2009, who is leaving the school in January to take over Barbados-based CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank.
Haber has served as chair of Mercy”™s Finance and Control Committee as well as chair of the Compensation Committee.
“Mercy is an institution that provides a quality education to students who, because of financial obstacles, might otherwise not have the opportunity,” Haber said. “I hope to lead the way in helping the college fulfill its vision and shape the lives of the students we all care so much about.”
Mercy College President Tim Hall said he was excited to see Haber take on the new role.
“His work on the board thus far has been important and meaningful,” he said. “His experience and passion for Mercy students is evident in the work he has done here. I know his leadership will be a great asset to the board and to Mercy College.”
Mercy College operates campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Yorktown Heights, the Bronx and Manhattan.
