City: Manhattan
Term Ends: June 2025
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Carl recently concluded a highly successful 42-year career with BNSF Railway, the largest freight railroad network in North America with more than $20 billion in annual revenues and 35,000 employees. He was promoted through roles of increasing responsibility from his initial hire as an Intern to Executive Vice President of Operations and then to Chief Operating Officer following the $44 billion sale of the company to Berkshire Hathaway in 2010. He eventually rose to lead all aspects of the organization as Chief Executive Officer in 2014 and was invited by BNSF to continue to serve on the Board of Directors after his retirement from executive duties in 2020.
Throughout his tenure at BNSF, Carl delivered consistent financial outperformance. He increased annual revenues by 64 percent from $13.6 billion in 2009 to a peak of $22.3 billion in 2019 while doubling the net margin. He improved return on invested capital (ROIC) from 9.1 percent to 15.2 percent during the same time period.
He also created a culture of resiliency and ensured the company’s ability to adapt to changing market conditions. Under his leadership, BNSF was able to experience growth despite a contraction in the freight railway transportation market from 2014 to 2020 and to successfully offset a significant decrease in revenues derived from the transportation of coal by expanding the consumer products and agricultural freight businesses.
At BNSF, Carl recognized the importance of employee engagement and development at all levels of the organization. He championed a new leadership model and implemented the annual leadership development program for all managers, rolled out comprehensive training initiatives for the broader employee base, and achieved an unusually high employee retention rate with an average employee tenure of 13 years.
In addition to his many professional achievements at BNSF, Carl has made numerous contributions to the broader community. He serves as the Co-Chair of the Innovation Committee of the Salvation Army National Advisory Board and as the Chair of the Kansas State University Foundation. He was named “Outstanding Philanthropist” by the Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals in 2020, was recognized by the naming of the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University in 2018, cited as “Distinguished Citizen” by the Longhorn Council/Boy Scouts of America in 2017, and lauded as “Railroader of the Year” by Railway Age Magazine in 2016.
Carl holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Kansas State University from where he graduated summa cum laude. He also holds an Associate of Arts from Coffeyville Community College.
In June 2021, Carl was appointed to the Kansas Board of Regents by Governor Laura Kelly.
City: Topeka
Term Ends: June 2026
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John B. Dicus was appointed to the Kansas Board of Regents by Governor Laura Kelly in 2022. He is the chair, CEO and president of Capitol Federal Savings, where he has worked for 37 years. He also serves as a trustee of the Washburn University Foundation, an executive committee trustee of the University of Kansas Endowment Association and the board chair of the Greater Topeka Partnership.
Regent Dicus holds a bachelor’s degree in business and master’s in business administration, both from the University of Kansas.
June 4-5, Memorial Union - Washburn University, Topeka, KS
Kansas Board of Regents Data Quality and Planning Conference
The 2019 Kansas Board of Regents Data Quality and Planning Conference will be held June 4-5 at the Memorial Union on the campus of Washburn University. This conference, coordinated by the Kansas Board of Regents, focuses on updates and issues related to higher education data submission, usage and planning, including reporting data to IPEDS. In addition to sharing information about data issues impacting higher education in Kansas, the conference is a great opportunity for professional development and networking.
2019 Conference Materials:
- Agenda
- Conference presentations and other materials will be available soon
June 4, 2019
7:30 a.m. - Conference Registration and Breakfast
June 5, 2019
7:30 a.m. - Conference Registration, Breakfast and Data Quality Award Presentation
Location:
Memorial Union – Washburn University
1820 SW Jewell Ave
Topeka, Kansas 66621
Registration Fees and Deadlines:
Registration has closed.
Registration and Payment Information:
After registering, please submit a copy of your email confirmation with payment or properly signed purchase order to: Kansas Board of Regents, Attn: Julie Anderson, Conference Registrar, 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520, Topeka, KS 66612-1368 or via FAX to (785) 430-4233, Attn: Julie Anderson, or via email at
Lodging Information:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Topeka Capitol Plaza hotel located a little more than a mile from the campus of Washburn University at 1717 SW Topeka Blvd. Reservations must be made by Friday, May 10, to get the conference rate of $94, which is available the nights of June 3 and June 4. To make reservations, use this link:
http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=2475674&hotelID=13576
You may also call the hotel directly at (785) 431-7200 and indicate you will be attending the Kansas Board of Regents conference, (group code KBOR19).
Many other hotels can be found in the Topeka area. If you choose to stay at another hotel, we would suggest that you ask for any applicable discounts that might apply such as government rates.
Conference Meals:
A full breakfast buffet will be provided each day. The buffet will feature buttermilk pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs with finely shredded cheese, seasoned breakfast potatoes, assorted mini Danish pastries and muffins as well as a selection of seasonal fresh fruit. Beverages will include coffee, tea, orange juice and fruit-infused water.
Lunch will be provided on Tuesday, June 4, and will feature a taco bar buffet. Attendees will have the opportunity to build their own tacos using seasoned ground beef, shredded chicken, corn tortilla shells, soft flour tortillas, salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce and shredded cheddar cheese. There will also be rice, refried beans and a crisp tortilla salad (tortilla strips on the side). The meal will be capped off with a brownie for dessert.
In addition to meals, iced tea, coffee, water and soda will be available both days. Snacks will be served throughout the conference. To assist planners in ordering the appropriate amount of food, please indicate your preference for meals when you register.
The conference sessions and breakfast will be held in Washburn University’s Memorial Union. Lunch on Tuesday, June 4, will be held in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, approximately 600 feet from Memorial Union. If you require assistance getting to and from the conference site and/or to the lunch site, please indicate on your registration.
An Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity Agency
“The Kansas Board of Regents does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy should be directed to the Board of Regents General Counsel, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 520, Topeka, KS 66612-1368, phone (785) 430-4240 or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Dept. of Education.”
DATE | TITLE |
December 17, 2009 | Board Concludes Statewide Business & Industry Roundtable Tour |
November 23, 2009 | Board Responds To Governor's Budget Allotments |
November 19, 2009 | Board Releases Emporia State University Management Review |
November 6, 2009 | Board Responds To New State Revenue Estimates |
September 24, 2009 | Board Announces 2009 Fall Semester Enrollment |
September 17, 2009 | Board Releases KU & PSU Management Reviews |
August 28, 2009 | Legislative Post Audit Points To Board's Long-Standing Focus On University Efficiencies |
August 25, 2009 | Governor Attends Board Annual Retreat |
July 30, 2009 | Kansas Education Agencies Enter New Agreement To Share Data |
July 23, 2009 | Technical Education Authority Re-Elects Chair and Vice Chair |
July 22, 2009 | Board Elects New Chair and Vice Chair |
July 2, 2009 | Board Responds To Governor's Budget Allotments |
June 25, 2009 | Board Approves State University Tuition Rates & Allocates Federal Stimulus Dollars |
June 25, 2009 | Board Directs Additional State University Reviews |
June 19, 2009 | Board Opens KSU Presidential Exit Analysis Report |
June 4, 2009 | Board Names University of Kansas Interim Chancellor |
June 3, 2009 | Board Allocates Federal Stimulus Funds |
May 29, 2009 | Board Selects New University of Kansas Chancellor |
May 26, 2009 | Board Awards "Targeting Technical Talent" Grants |
May 20, 2009 | Kansas Eligible For Federal Adult Education/Workforce Training Grant |
May 6, 2009 | Board Responds To House Appropriations Committee Proposal |
May 1, 2009 | Board Selects New Pittsburg State University President |
April 16, 2009 | Board Reaffirms Tuition Freeze Commitment |
April 3, 2009 | PSU Presidential Finalists Selected |
March 31, 2009 | Budget Agreement Is Positive In Context Of Difficult Economy But Does Cut Higher Education Funding |
March 12, 2009 | Board Approves Plan To Freeze Tuition For Kansans |
February 19, 2009 | Board Announces 2009 Spring Enrollment |
February 11, 2009 | Board Selects New Kansas State University President |
January 28, 2009 | Survey Finds Little Support For Higher Education Cuts |
January 23, 2009 | Third KSU Presidential Finalist To Visit Campus |
January 22, 2009 | Board Asks State's Congressional Delegation To Support Stimulus Package |
January 16, 2009 | Board Selects KU Chancellor Search Committee Members |
January 16, 2009 | Second KSU Presidential Finalist To Visit Campus |
January 15, 2009 | State University Buildings Continue To Deteriorate |
January 13, 2009 | Board Responds To Governor's Budget Recommendations |
January 9, 2009 | KSU Presidential Finalists Selected |
DATE | TITLE |
December 30, 2008 | Board Appoints KU Chancellor Search Committee Chair |
December 8, 2008 | Board Praises Chancellor Hemenway For His Leadership |
November 25, 2008 | Board Announces Research Triangle Authority Membership |
November 14, 2008 | Board Awards Career & Technical Education Perkins Reserve Fund Grants |
November 14, 2008 | Kan-ed Announces New 2.0 Network |
November 12, 2008 | Board Issues Statement Regarding Governor's Budget Memo |
November 5, 2008 | Board President & CEO Elected Fellow of National Academy |
October 24, 2008 | Kan-ed & KAIDE Announce Kansas Interactive Distance Learning Week |
October 16, 2008 | KSU Presidential Search Process Continues To Move Forward |
October 6, 2008 | Board Selects Pittsburg State University Presidential Search Committee |
September 25, 2008 | Board Announces 2008 Fall Semester Enrollment |
September 23, 2008 | Board Makes Appointment To Washburn's Governing Board |
September 23, 2008 | Technical Education Authority Re-Elects Chair & Vice Chair |
September 18, 2008 | Board Appoints Pittsburg State University Presidential Search Committee Chair |
September 10, 2008 | Kan-ed Awards Member Organizations Grants Totaling Over $2 Million |
August 21, 2008 | Board Praises President Bryant For His Leadership |
August 5, 2008 | Board Awards Nursing Grants |
July 11, 2008 | Seven Popular Research Databases Available Free |
July 2, 2008 | KSU Search Committee |
June 19, 2008 | Board Elects New Chair & Vice Chair |
June 12, 2008 | Board Approves State University Tuition Rates |
May 20, 2008 | Board Appoints Kansas State University Presidential Search Committee Chair |
May 12, 2008 | Board Praises President Wefald For His Leadership And Service |
April 17, 2008 | Board Works To Enhance University Campus Safety And Security |
March 6, 2008 | Governor Sebelius Announces Interactive Distance Learning Week |
February 21, 2008 | Board Announces 2008 Spring Enrollment |
February 19, 2008 | Board Releases Nursing Initiative Annual Report |
January 22, 2008 | Board & Technical Education Authority Select Vice President Of Workforce Development |
January 15, 2008 | Board Responds To Governor's Budget Recommendations |
January 9, 2008 | Board & Technical Education Authority Award Technical Education Technology & Equipment Grants |