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Randy Frisch Gets New National University System Post

National University System Vice Chancellor Randy Frisch has been named president of City University of Seattle, the school announced.

Frisch has been vice chancellor, business and administration since April 2013. Frisch, a practicing attorney, has had CFO and general counsel responsibilities. City University of Seattle is part of the National University System.

Former SDBJ Publisher

Frisch was president and publisher of the San Diego Business Journal from 2011 to April 2013 and writes The Business of Law column. He also has been a judge in several SDBJ award programs.

Previous to that, Frisch was vice president, operations & information technology and chief financial officer for The San Diego Union-Tribune.

In his new position, Frisch will focus on strengthening collaborations with the Seattle business community, emphasizing market-relevant programs and further refining the university’s global study opportunities.

“I am very excited to return to the Pacific Northwest and honored to join City University of Seattle where we will build on the university’s strong academic foundations and commitment to student success,” Frisch said. “I am looking forward to strengthening our ties within the Seattle community and abroad, and to working even more closely with the university’s talented leadership team, board members, staff and faculty on our collective mission to provide our students an exceptional student experience.”

Frisch earned his MBA from Washington State University in Pullman, Wash.

Nonprofit Work

Frisch has been chair of San Diego Habitat for Humanity and also has served on the boards of the American Red Cross of San Diego-Imperial Counties, the Neighborhood House, United Way of San Diego County and YMCA of San Diego County.

“The common thread of all his endeavors is Randy always connects the dots for the betterment of society,” said Michael Cunningham, chancellor of the National University System, a network of universities and colleges. “He puts student success at the forefront and combines it with his connections in the business and nonprofit communities.”

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