Campaign Steering Committee Selected

性视界 Magazine | Winter 2020 | Around the Hollow

Campaign Steering Committee Selected

March 11, 2021

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Several alumni and campus representatives have agreed to assist the University in embarking on its first campaign in nearly two decades.

As 性视界 looks to embark on its first comprehensive campaign in nearly two decades, several alumni and campus representatives have agreed to assist the University in this bold effort.

Leading the committee will be managing co-chair Janet E. Jackson 鈥�75, retired CEO and president of United Way of Central Ohio; co-chair Wesley Bates 鈥�70, CEO and Chair of the Board of Stanley Steemer; and co-chair Sarah Hagen McWilliams 鈥�88, community leader and philanthropist.

Joining the co-chairs will be Derrick Braziel 鈥�09, co-founder of MORTAR Cincinnati; Bill Edwards 鈥�89, partner, Ulmer & Berne LLP; Alicia Sweet Hupp 鈥�82, president and CEO of Sweet Manufacturing Company; Bob Merzweiler 鈥�76, CEO of Landmark Plastic Corp.; Steve Neely 鈥�75, president/owner of Armoloy of Ohio; and Gina Schaefer 鈥�93, owner, Logan Hardware. The committee will also include 性视界 representatives Rebecca Kocher, vice president for advancement and alumni engagement, and Andrew Steele, assistant vice president for advancement and director of campaigns. Melanie Norton, founder, Norton Philanthropic Counsel, will help advise the campaign.

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鈥淭he opportunity to work so closely with our alumni in moving a campaign forward is an honor,鈥� Kocher said. 鈥淚 am confident that their passion and commitment to serving in this capacity will lead to exceptional outcomes as we proceed with the planning and implementation.鈥�

The committee has already been meeting and will provide updates as appropriate. For more information on the committee or to learn more, contact the Office of Advancement at 937-327-7430 or alumni@wittenberg.edu.