This week’s edition of Org Chart includes information about recent appointments in the Global Learning Hub, the Office of Research, Viticulture and Enology and the School of Veterinary Medicine — read on to find more information.

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Global Learning Hub executive director

Alfred “Fred” Boll is the new executive director of the Global Learning Hub, which is part of Global Affairs. 

Boll brings the expertise of a distinguished career, which includes organizational leadership roles at the U.S. Department of State, where he oversaw programs that facilitate global education. In addition, Boll recently served as a lecturer and mentor for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s experiential study away program, “Wisconsin in Washington.”

As executive director, Boll aims to make educational opportunities more inclusive and accessible to students, promoting community engagement with Global Learning Hub resources and programs such as internships, research and study abroad programs. 

Boll succeeds Zachary Frieders, founding executive director of the Hub, who now serves as the associate program director for study center operations at the University of California Education Abroad Program.  

— Julie Huang

Chief of staff to the vice chancellor for research

Sam Bishop-Green has been appointed chief of staff to the vice chancellor for research, the Office of Research announced.

The new position, created by Vice Chancellor Simon Atkinson, will champion strategic planning, develop and manage a portfolio of key initiatives and oversee communications for the Office of Research.

“As chief of staff, Sam will play a pivotal role as we work to enhance the research infrastructure throughout UC Davis,” said Atkinson. “A primary focus will be to ensure the tools, programs and resources are in place for sustainable growth beyond $1 billion in annual research funding.”

Richard M. Kunde Chair in Viticulture and Enology

Associate professor and department chair Ben Montpetit has been appointed the Richard M. Kunde Chair in Viticulture and Enology, which is named for a storied alum and pioneering Sonoma County grape farmer.

Montpetit, a yeast biologist who became chair of the Department of Viticulture and Enology in early 2024, said the endowed chair position provides reliable and flexible support for students, research and teaching. 

“When people endow chairs or research funds for a department it gives you the ability to do things that would otherwise be largely impossible,” Montpetit said. “It’s this flexible source of money that allows you to realize the kind of research program and the kind of teaching program that you want as a faculty member.” 

— Emily C. Dooley

Large Animal Clinic farrier

Lance Yohe, CJF, is the new farrier for the UC Davis veterinary hospital’s Large Animal Clinic. Yohe has been a farrier for more than 30 years. He completed his farrier education at the Eastern School of Farriery in 1993 and became a certified farrier in 2014, and a certified journeyman farrier in 2015 through the American Farrier’s Association.

An active member of that association since 2008, Yohe served as the regional director from 2017-23 and on the executive board from 2017-22. He also served as director and vice president of the Western States Farrier Association from 2008-16.

— Rob Warren