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Schwob is HU Staff Member of Year pick

Huntington University President Sherilyn Emberton (left) presents Director of Development Kay Schwob with the school’s staff member of the year award.
Huntington University President Sherilyn Emberton (left) presents Director of Development Kay Schwob with the school’s staff member of the year award. Photo provided.

Kay Schwob, the director of development at Huntington University, has been named the 2019 Huntington University Staff Member of the Year.

Schwob is well known in the Huntington community for her activity as a Rotarian, her dedication as a member of Tri Kappa and for her involvement with Love INC.

“Kay is a true example of what it means to be a Forester,” said Stephen Weingart, vice president for university advancement. “She excels at everything she tackles. She played a major role in helping me get up to speed and learn what it means to be a Forester.”

Schwob has been a member of the Huntington University staff for 18 years. Her time as a staff member has encompassed various roles, including director of the Enterprise Resource Center for 14 years, senior director of advancement operations and interim director of advancement. In each role, Schwob has demonstrated strong leadership abilities as well as a willingness to serve others.  

Choosing the annual staff member of the year is a joint effort of Huntington University faculty, staff and the senior leadership team. Faculty and staff nominate the recipients who they feel are deserving of the distinction, then the senior leadership team selects the recipient from the list of recommended nominees.