Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is pleased to announce the election of three distinguished professionals to its Board of Trustees—two of whom are CAU alumni. The new board members, Valerie King, Keith Holmes, and Mark O’Riley, were elected at the University’s October 11, 2024 board meeting.

“We are thrilled to welcome Valerie King, Keith Holmes, and Mark O’Riley to the CAU Board of Trustees,” said President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University. “I look forward to the positive contributions they will undoubtedly make to our university community.”

Valerie King is a business development and client services professional with over 20 years of experience in the investment management industry. She currently serves as the Director of Institutional Business Development at Ariel Investments. Valerie holds a BA in Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology and an MBA from Clark Atlanta University.

Keith Holmes is a leadership coach, board member, and motivational speaker with over 30 years of executive experience. He previously served as the Chief Revenue Officer for ADT and Executive Vice President and President of Cox Business. Keith received his Bachelor’s degree in Management from Georgia Tech and his MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Mark O’Riley is a retired IBM executive who specialized in technology policy, research, and advanced computing. During his tenure at IBM, he focused on interfacing with governments worldwide to tackle technological and societal challenges. Mark earned his JD from George Washington Law School, his MPA from the CAU, and his BA from Long Island University.

“As Chair of the Board of Trustees, I am delighted to welcome Valerie King, Mark O’Reilly, and Keith Holmes to the Clark Atlanta University Board,” said Chairman Gregory B. Morrison, CAU Board of Trustees. “Their diverse backgrounds and wealth of experience will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our mission and impact.”

For more information about the Clark Atlanta University, visit www.cau.edu.