OHIO Alumnus Jeff Chaddock provides mentorship opportunity to group of student ambassadors
Ohio University alumnus Jeff Chaddock is presenting “High Tea” at the Zenner House, 30 Utah Place in Athens, on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. for a group of students who volunteer to host alumni and donors at presidential and University events.
Chaddock graduated from Ohio University’s College of Communication in 1988. Growing up in Belpre, Ohio, Jeff became keenly aware of the financial struggles many families in his hometown faced on a daily basis, including those of his own hardworking, middle-class adoptive parents. This inspired him and his partner, Mark Morrow, to leave 97 percent of their estate to an endowment at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.
“Jeff is an extraordinary alumnus whose generous spirit has not just benefitted Ohio University but the Appalachian Ohio region as a whole,” said President M. Duane Nellis. “His impressive achievements and impeccable character make him an inspiration to the entire Bobcat Community.”
Chaddock is head of his own financial advisory firm, and he first established a scholarship fund at age 21 after graduating from OHIO.
“I am grateful for the opportunity afforded to me through my education at Ohio University, and I was fortunate to have exceptional mentors throughout my life,” said Chaddock. “I have made it my life’s work to motivate others, and I encourage these student leaders to find a mentor who can inspire them to pursue their passion and find success not just in their careers, but in their lives.”
The 2017-2018 Presidential Leadership Society Members hail from nearly every college, including diverse majors and involvements, in-state, out-of-state and international students, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as veteran and regional campus representatives.
This year’s Presidential Leadership Society Members are:
Mentors: Alec Koondel, ’18, MBA/Master of Sports Administration; Stephen McNulty, ’19, Doctor of Medicine; Hassan Nash, ’19, Master of Arts in Political Science; Tuerei Williams, ’18, Master of Education in College Student Personnel;
Regional Leader: Morgan Bivens, ’18, English – Chillicothe Campus;
Presidential Leaders: Monica Acon, ’18, Marketing; Amal Afyouni, ’19, Political Science; Max Annable, ’19, Spanish; Matthew Benson, ’20, Entrepreneurship; Hannah Britton, ’18, Journalism; Lily Bradley, ’18, Broadcast Journalism; Brendan Conley, ’18, Health Services Administration; Alisa Hill, ’19, Mathematics; Alvin Chaney, ’20, Industrial and Systems Engineering; Dylan Denner, ’19, Computer Engineering; Andrew Hohman, ’18, Journalism; Haley Kennedy, ’19, Psychology; Zachary Kennedy, ’19, Economics; Tracy Kondrit, ’19, Middle Childhood Education; Saide Lamparyk, ’19, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Gabriella Lopez, ’19, Biology; Sahuaro Marzlof, ’19, International Business; Chais Michael, ’19, Child & Family Studies; Helena Petrik, ’19, Finance; Allison Valeda-Maiden, ’18, Communication Studies; Selena Walsh, ’19, Communication Studies
For additional information, please go to www.ohio.edu/president/presidential-leadership-society.cfm.
NOTE FOR INTERESTED NEWS MEDIA:
Jeff Chaddock will be available for media interviews both before and after his presentation.
For more information, or for news organizations interested in covering this event, contact: Carly Leatherwood, senior director of communication services, at 740-597-1940 or by email at leatherc@ohio.edu.