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K-State Today

September 22, 2011

Greg Lohrentz named senior vice president at Kansas State University Foundation

Submitted by Andrew Zender

Greg Lohrentz has been named to the position of senior vice president for finance and administration at the Kansas State University Foundation. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Kansas State University in 1992, and currently serves

Greg Lohrentz, Frisco, Texas, has been named senior vice president for finance and administration at the Kansas State University Foundation. His appointment is effective Oct. 4.

Lohrentz currently serves as chief operating officer/chief financial officer for Meeting Professionals International and its foundation, a global association for the meetings and events industry. He has been with Meeting Professionals International since 2006, with responsibility for strategic planning; global banking, operations, investments and accounting; and technology.

In his new position at the KSU Foundation, Lohrentz will have responsibility for the departments of accounting, compliance, human resources and information technology.

Lohrentz is originally from Hesston, Kan., and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from K-State in 1992. He earned Missouri certification as a certified public accountant in 1994. Lohrentz is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Financial Executives International. He is also a member of the K-State Alumni Association.

“Greg Lohrentz is an innovative leader with a proven record of success in strategic planning and organizational efficiency,” said Fred A. Cholick, president and CEO of the KSU Foundation. “We are pleased to welcome him back to K-State and look forward to the benefit his skills and experience will bring to the foundation.”

Bruce MacMillan, CEO of Meeting Professionals International, said,  “Greg has made significant contributions during his five years at MPI, designing and implementing reporting structures and operating platforms that have been instrumental in aligning the organization while also enhancing member value. While we are saddened at his departure, we are very happy for Greg and his family.”

“I am looking forward to working with and developing relationships with the board of directors, constituents in KSU athletics, administration and colleges, donors, the foundation team and our community,” said Lohrentz. “It’s crucial that we continue to build the organizational backbone through these relationships to support the vision of ‘One K-State.’ I am excited about coming home and getting started.”

Philanthropic contributions to K-State are coordinated by the Kansas State University Foundation. The foundation staff works with university partners to build lifelong relationships with alumni, friends, corporations, faculty, staff and students through involvement and investment in the university.