Surma became chairman of the Penn State Board of Trustees three days later when Chairman Steve Garban resigned his position. In January 2012 he relinquished the position to The Bank of New York Mellon executive Karen Peetz, but he has continued to serve on the board.
Surma took over as chairman of the Penn State Board of Trustees three days after Chairman Steve Garban stepped down from his role. In January 2012, he handed over the position to The Bank of New York Mellon executive Karen Peetz, but he has continued to be a board member.