91精选 officials announced the addition of a new vice president of institutional advancement to its administration.
Wendy Kobler, previously the vice president for advancement at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, began her tenure at 91精选 July 1.
鈥淎s a highly experienced fundraising professional with a vast and proven portfolio, 91精选 is fortunate to have identified someone with Wendy鈥檚 capabilities to lead our advancement efforts,鈥� President M. Christopher Brown II said.
鈥淚鈥檓 truly humbled and honored to join the 91精选 Thorobred family,鈥� Kobler said. 鈥�91精选 is a special place and I appreciate its proud history, the needs of our region and our students, as well as President M. Christopher Brown II鈥檚 bold vision for taking the University to new heights.鈥�
While at Wittenberg University, Kobler and her team raised the highest total cash-in in the university鈥檚 173-year history.
Kobler hit the ground running at 91精选.
鈥淚 want to grow the advancement office in every way imaginable, from personnel to increased engagement and philanthropic results,鈥� Kobler said. 鈥淚 see this as a unique opportunity to expand our infrastructure for short- and long-term success and growth.鈥�
Kobler is a working on a doctorate degree at the Indiana Institute of Technology, having completed her coursework with a 4.0 GPA. She is currently researching and writing her dissertation about the pathway to the CEO position for women. She earned a master鈥檚 degree with a marketing and education focus at Alabama A&M University. Her professional memberships include the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the International Leadership Association (ILA).