VMI names NewMarket CEO as temporary head of the board

VMI names NewMarket CEO as temporary head of the board

Gottwald replaces John Adams, who resigned last week.

VMI installs Youngkin ally as interim board president amid ongoing upheaval • Virginia Mercury

Pictured from left is John Adams, the past president of Virginia Military Institute’s Board of Visitors, and Thomas Gottwald, his interim successor. (Photo courtesy of Virginia Military Institute)The Virginia Military Institute is once again navigating turbulent waters after the abrupt resignation of board president John Adams — and the installation of a high-profile political donor as his short-term replacement. Thomas Gottwald, chairman and CE…

VMI installs Youngkin ally as interim board president amid ongoing upheaval

The Virginia Military Institute is once again navigating turbulent waters after the abrupt resignation of board president John Adams — and the installation of a high-profile political donor as his short-term replacement. Thomas Gottwald, chairman and CEO of NewMarket Corporation,…