Honorary Alumni Award

Dina and Robert (Bob) Richard are committed to the preservation of Michigan's Natural Resources, specifically the Great Lakes. Through this commitment, they have partnered with Central Michigan University to support CMU's Biological Station located on Beaver Island.  

Dina is Senior Vice President Treasury and Chief Investment Officer at Trinity Health, and Bob is the Senior Vice President at DTE Energy. They are also proud parents of Kayla, who completed a double major in Kinesiology and Psychology from Central Michigan University and is now a Physician Assistant at St. Joseph in Ypsilanti, Michigan. They have served as stewards of CMU by developing strong relationships between their employers and the University. Their financial contributions of more than $38,000 have Beaver Island’s unique freshwater ecosystems remain an unmatched learning and research environment.  

As an active member of CMU's Advancement Board, Dina is dedicated to CMU's promises of future success. As a testament to their character, Dina and Bob believe in promoting the benefits of higher education and creating opportunities for underserved and underrepresented student populations.  

The Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Dina and Bob Richard to our Alumni Family.