Alumni Association announces new CEO and president

With about 480,000 living alumni, IU boasts one of the largest group of graduates in the world. In April, a new man will take the top position among them.\nBloomington native and 1971 IU alumnus Tom Martz will begin duties April 1 as the new president and CEO of the IU Alumni Association. Martz grew up in Bloomington and is returning after a series of positions at other universities, most recently as vice president for advancement at the University of Alabama. \n“I am truly honored to be chosen for this position,” Martz said in a University news release. “It has long been a dream of mine to return home to Indiana and once again be part of Indiana University.”\nIU President Adam Herbert announced Wednesday that Martz would take over for Ken Beckley, who retired in January after five years leading the association. A 13-person search team made the recommendation to Herbert.