Michael O’Rourke Appointed to Westfield State University Board of Trustees

Michael O’Rourke

WESTFIELD — Michael O’Rourke has been appointed to the Westfield State University board of trustees. He replaces trustee Paul Boudreau, whose five-year term ended on March 1.

O’Rourke is a Westfield State University alumnus, having earned a bachelor’s degree in history with minors in English and secondary education in 1973 He has more than 10 years’ of experience serving on the Board of Assessors for the town of Ludlow, where he currently has the role of vice chairman. He is also member-at-large of the Westfield State Alumni Assoc. executive council.

His long history of committee service includes the Ludlow School Committee, Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative, the Massachusetts Advisory Committee on Athletics, the special education committee for the Massachusetts Assoc. of School Committees, and the board of directors of the Ludlow Chamber of Commerce.

“I am thrilled to accept this position to the Westfield State University’s board of trustees,” O’Rourke said. “I promise to bring my passion and dedication to the board, and I am truly humbled and honored for this opportunity. I will work diligently to uphold the trust that has been placed in me. As a trustee, I will remain focused on providing good stewardship of the WSU mission, reputation, strategic goals, and objectives. I look forward to working with President Linda Thompson and the board of trustees.”

Since 1975, O’Rourke has owned and operated Belmont Driving School, with locations in Ludlow and Belchertown. Previously, he taught social studies in Ludlow and Longmeadow public schools.