December 05, 2024

VINCENNES, Ind. – Nate Myers, vice president and general manager of Cook Polymer Technology and K-Tube Technologies, took the oath of office and joined the Vincennes University Board of Trustees on Wed., Dec. 4.

In his more than 20-year career with Cook Medical, Myers has served in multiple roles, including engineering management, operations management, and site/company leadership.

Board Chairman Mike Sievers said, “On behalf of the VU Board of Trustees, I am excited to welcome Nate Myers to the Board. Nate’s extensive leadership experience in engineering, operations, and industry innovation and dedication to higher education and community service make him an incredible asset to our Board. We look forward to the expertise and insights he will bring as we continue advancing the mission and vision of Vincennes University.”

Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed Myers to the VU Board. His term expires on Oct. 4, 2026. Myers replaces Rick Schach, who retired as a Trustee in October.

“I am excited for the opportunity to serve Vincennes University in this capacity,” Myers said. “As a Trustee, I hope to contribute to the furtherance of the mission and vision of the university. I believe VU is uniquely positioned with its course offerings and campus activities to deliver significant value in preparing students for successful careers.”

Myers has been active with VU as a Center for Applied Robotics and Automation (CARA) Advisory Board member and through VU's close relationship VU with Cook Medical.

Myers also serves on the Rose-Hulman Varsity R Club Board, previously chaired the Board of Meals on Wheels of Bloomington, Indiana, and served on the Ellettsville Council for Youth.

Myers earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Strategic Management from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. He graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

“An area where I believe I can contribute is to provide perspectives on key industry trends and skill sets to help VU make decisions in their continued efforts to evolve their curricula and industry partnerships,” he said.

Myers and his wife, Stacia, have two children and reside in Spencer, Indiana.

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