Otterbein University announces new president

WESTERVILLE -- Otterbein University named its 21st president Tuesday morning.John Comerford comes from Blackburn College in Illinois. He told 10TV he is excited about Otterbein's sense of community.Comerford was selected from 80 applicants. His first day on the job will be July 1.Current president Kathy Krendl will be stepping down to retire in June. She has been with Otterbein since 2009.Welcome, #Otterbein's 21st president John Comerford! #Otterbein21st https://t.co/S9WfltQgcZ— Otterbein