Freshman history major David Jones wanted to be a part of the process of bringing concerts to Eastern in the worst way.

But when he asked if he could be on the University Board concert committee he was told the committee was full. Instead, he volunteered for all concerts UB put on this year and people took notice.

Jones finally reaped the benefits of his work Tuesday when UB named him concert coordinator-elect.

“I didn’t really think I had a chance,” said Jones, whose father held the position when he attended Eastern. “I would’ve been kicking myself if I didn’t at least try for it.”

Senior Donna Fernandez, who previously held the coordinator position after being nominated by UB Chair Caleb Judy, was elected to the position by the University Board executive committee Tuesday.

“I’m really excited to get going on work with (Jones),” Fernandez said. “I just wanted the drama to end.”

Jones will take over as concert coordinator after Fernandez graduates in May. The position was created at the meeting.

Bud Wierenga, who resigned as concert co-coordinator last week, raised concerns before the interviews began and presented the idea of developing a new committee that would be part of the negotiations process with various acts.

“I’m looking out for students,” Wierenga said. “I think we need to get more people involved.”

Judy said he would look into the idea.

Wierenga also raised concerns about offers made. He said UB should rely on surveys to determine which acts should receive offers.

Wierenga gave The Daily Eastern News results of a survey of more than 570 students conducted in November. The survey listed 25 bands ranging from Kelly Roland to LL Cool J and asked respondents to rate interest in each bands. Responses ranged from “very interested” three degrees down to not interested at all.

Ludacris, Jimmy Eat World and Third Eye Blind topped the list all with over 60 percent of those surveyed responding with “interested” or “very

interested.”

But Fernandez said offers cannot be made based on surveys alone. Many bands are not on tour or are not playing at college venues.

Fernandez said in a statement given to The Daily Eastern News showing the status of all the bands on the survey that Third Eye Blind is typically unorganized with tour plans according to the agent UB is using to book acts. She said John Mayer is not currently playing college venues and Ludacris turned down an offer UB made.

Fernandez said UB made three offers to Dave Matthews Band, but were turned down. UB made one unsuccessful offer to the band Ludacris and another to the group OAR.

Fernandez said UB currently has two offers pending to a pair of acts. Because negotiations are ongoing, Fernandez could not give any details about the offers or which bands received offers.

“I think the students will be very happy with the two acts,” Fernandez said Monday.

Fernandez said the process of making bands offers contains many steps and negotiations move quickly thus making it impossible to keep members concert committee completely abreast of negotiations.

Fernandez said during the interview for her position Tuesday she would work to improve communication.

“It is important that I get along with the committee,” Fernandez said during Tuesday’s meeting. “But I don’t think that will be a problem. I do think adjustments will be made.”