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Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) announced the election of Brian G. Harrison as Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Mr. Harrison has been a trustee of Thomas Jefferson University since his election in 1984. He has served in many Board leadership positions including vice chair of the TJU Board, chair of the Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals (TJUH) Board, and also as a member of the Jefferson Health System (JHS) Board.

Mr. Harrison brings to the position an extensive business background that includes many years as president of the Franklin Mint and, more recently, as an investor and consultant to a variety of local companies. He is currently majority owner of SmokeStoppers, a leader in smoking cessation for more than twenty years.

Paul C. Brucker, M.D., president of Thomas Jefferson University, said, “I welcome Mr. Harrison’s vision of close cooperation between the University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals to assure our continued excellence in medical education, research and patient care. Brian and I have worked together for many years. He brings a strong combination of experience, knowledge of the region, and an understanding of our mission to his latest leadership role. This, along with his entrepreneurial spirit, will advance our ability to thoughtfully consider the many opportunities and challenges facing Jefferson.”

Thomas Jefferson University is composed of three schools—Jefferson Medical College, the Jefferson College of Graduate Studies and the Jefferson College of Health Professions. The three colleges enroll nearly 2,300 future physicians, scientists and health-care professionals.

Mr. Harrison and his wife, Maureen, live in Newtown, Pa.