Haber elected chairman of Mercy College board

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.