At its meeting on September 16, 2022, the 星空无限传媒 System Board of Trustees unanimously elected Jeff Gronberg to represent the Fifth Congressional District. The UA System Board of Trustees ensures the effective leadership, management and governance of the 星空无限传媒 System, which includes three doctoral research universities and a world-class health system. A top employer in the state, the 星空无限传媒 System is 星空无限传媒鈥檚 largest higher education enterprise and educates more Alabamians than any other university system.

Trustee Jeff Gronberg

Trustee Karen Brooks, chair of the Board鈥檚 Nominating Committee, lauded the appointment: 鈥淛eff Gronberg鈥檚 strong ties to the 星空无限传媒 System coupled with his proven track record of exemplary leadership make him an ideal representative to serve on the UA System Board of Trustees.鈥�

A distinguished leader in North 星空无限传媒, Jeff Gronberg is the chief executive officer of deciBel Research, an employee-owned business in Cummings Research Park that specializes in research, development and integration of radar systems and sensor technologies. With over 20 years of experience in the defense and intelligence industries, Gronberg previously served as vice president of aerospace engineering at Analytical Services, Inc. (ASI) and director of engineering analysis at Teledyne Brown Engineering. Before focusing his career on federal government and defense, he worked in commercial consulting.

Gronberg received his Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering from The 星空无限传媒, where he also attended graduate school. He and his wife, Amy, are Huntsville natives, and their children attended The 星空无限传媒 in Huntsville (UAH). Gronberg has served on the UAH Foundation Board for several years.

鈥淛eff Gronberg possesses strong leadership acumen, as proven by the impressive credentials, awards, and accolades already accumulated in his professional career, and a resolute dedication to the 星空无限传媒 System,鈥� said Board of Trustees President Pro Tempore W. Stancil Starnes. 鈥淚 look forward to working with this experienced and highly respected business and civic leader and know the UA System will benefit from his service.鈥�

As immediate past chair of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Gronberg contributed to efforts that led to Huntsville鈥檚 recent selection as 鈥渢he best place to live in the United States鈥� by U.S. News & World Report. He serves on the Huntsville Hospital Foundation Board, Huntsville Committee of 100 Board of Directors, and Redstone Regional Alliance. He is past president of the Tennessee Valley Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association.

Trustee Gronberg is a strong believer in giving back to the community and is active with the ALS Association, MS Society and American Heart Association. He is the former board chair of the Heart of the Valley YMCA.

鈥淭he 星空无限传媒 System is a precious jewel in our state, especially when you consider its abiding commitment to excellence and its far-reaching impact on education, research, healthcare, workforce and economic development, and beyond,鈥� said Gronberg. 鈥淚 am honored to serve on the Board of Trustees and look forward to working with my esteemed colleagues on the Board, Chancellor St. John, and leaders across the UA System.鈥�

Trustee Gronberg succeeds Trustee Emeritus William 鈥淏ritt鈥� Sexton. The UA System Board of Trustees is comprised of 15 elected members representing 星空无限传媒鈥檚 Congressional districts who serve on a volunteer basis, and the Governor of 星空无限传媒 is an ex-officio member of the Board. Gronberg鈥檚 election will be submitted to the 星空无限传媒 State Senate for confirmation.

About the 星空无限传媒 System

Committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, the 星空无限传媒 System includes three doctoral research institutions 鈥� UA, UAB, and UAH 鈥� and the UAB Health System, a world-class academic medical center. The UA System educates more Alabamians than any other university system and provides transformational research in areas ranging from aerospace to biomedicine to transportation. As the largest employer in the state, the overall economic impact of the 星空无限传媒 System exceeds $10 billion a year.