CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY (July 7, 2026) – Thomas More recently announced that two community members assumed new leadership roles within the University’s Board of Trustees.

M. Scott McIntyre ’97, Esq. has been elected Vice-Chairperson of the Board and H. Lytle Thomas has been appointed as the Board’s Chairperson of Finance, Business & Capital Planning Committee.

“Scott and Lytle truly embody the values upon which our University was built,” said Joseph L. Chillo, LP.D., President of Thomas More University. “Their leadership, professional expertise, and unwavering commitment to Thomas More will contribute significantly to our efforts to strengthen the University and create new opportunities for our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. I look forward to working closely with both of them in their new roles.”

McIntyre is a partner and employment and labor law practice team leader with Baker Hostetler LLP. Prior to joining Baker Hostetler, McIntyre served as a law clerk for the Honorable Daniel M. Manion of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the Honorable Karl S. Forester, Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Districut of Kentucky.

He earned a degree in Bachelor of Arts from Thomas More University, where he served as Student Government President, and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He resides in Cincinnati, OH with his wife and son.

“We are thrilled to welcome Scott and Lytle into these important leadership positions,” added Tom Lueke, Chairperson of the Thomas More University Board of Trustees. “Scott has been a dedicated Board member and a passionate advocate for the University for many years. Since joining the Board last June, Lytle has already made a meaningful impact thanks to his thoughtful insight and extensive experience in the financial services and banking industry. I am confident that both of these individuals will help position Thomas More for continued success.”

Thomas started his career in banking at Fifth Third Bank, was promoted to senior lender of its Northern Kentucky affiliate, served as president and CEO of Heritage Bank ,and is currently the president of First National Bank of Kentucky.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Transylvania University and a Master of Business Administration from Northern Kentucky University. He lives in Ft. Wright, KY with his wife.

About Thomas More University

Founded in 1921, Thomas More University stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation, challenging students to Make It More. Deeply rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, this timeless foundation supports a transformative educational experience as students looking to Be More are guided in the pursuit of knowledge, ethical leadership, and the integration of faith and reason. Through the high-quality, liberal arts education provided at Thomas More, students examine the ultimate meaning of life, their place in the world, and their responsibility to others which leads to the ability to think critically and contribute meaningfully to the world. Serving more than 2,300 students, Thomas More takes its place as the premier Catholic university in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region, being named one of the 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal. For more, visit thomasmore.edu.