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October 29, 1999
HICKEY NAMED WSU'S INTERIM
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Robert E. Hickey Jr., a partner at Thompson Hine & Flory LLP, has been named interim assistant vice president for public affairs at Wright State University, effective Nov. 1. Hickey's law practice focused on state government and legislative, administrative and regulatory law. From 1983 to 1992, he represented the Dayton 39th District in the Ohio House of Representatives.
"Bob Hickey brings multifaceted experience with state government and a broad network of associations throughout Ohio to this public affairs position at Wright State," said Wright State University President Kim Goldenberg. "We are delighted to welcome him."
In his new position, Hickey will report to Marcia Muller, vice president for university advancement. Hickey's responsibilities will include representing the university among state and national governmental groups as well as community organizations and associations concerned with technology, health, economic development, arts and culture. He will also serve as WSU's institutional liaison to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
In the Ohio House, Hickey's committee assignments included chairing the Civil and Commercial Law and Public Safety and Highway Committees. He also served on the Finance and Appropriations, Financial Institutions, and Judiciary and Criminal Justice Committees. In January, Hickey will become chairman of the Board of Trustees of Good Samaritan Hospital. His professional activities include the Ohio Manufacturers' Association, the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Miami Valley Economic Development Coalition. Hickey earned his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University in 1971, and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Law in 1974.
