Kennesaw State Honors Trustees And Alumni For Their Support Of The University

Press release from Kennesaw State University:

Feb 25, 2022

Kennesaw State honors trustees and alumni for their support of the University

KENNESAW, Ga.
(Feb 25, 2022) — Ten prominent Kennesaw State University philanthropic leaders were recognized Thursday
night during the University’s annual Trustee and Alumni Award Ceremony at the Cobb
Energy Performing Arts Centre.

These honorees have demonstrated their commitment to the University’s mission and
vision by supporting students, enhancing KSU programs and making a positive impact
on the greater community.

Norman and Lindy Radow – 2021 Horace W. Sturgis Award

Lindy and Norman Radow
Norman and Lindy Radow have been a constant source of support and inspiration for
Kennesaw State University for more than two decades. Under Norman Radow’s leadership,
KSU’s campus was transformed through strategic real estate acquisitions and construction
efforts such as The Commons, University Village, the KSU Sports Park, Fifth Third
Bank Stadium and many more. His vision has come to fruition with his most recent gift that named the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Radow Institute for Social Justice. In addition, he and
his wife, Lindy, have funded numerous endowed scholarships that benefit students in
several programs at the University. The pair also established the Norman J. Radow
Lecture Series, which brings distinguished guest speakers to Kennesaw State students
and the community, and the Lindy Radow Honors Scholarship, the single largest scholarship
endowment at KSU.

Wellstar Health System - Bob Prillaman Award for Outstanding Corporate Community Philanthropy

This inaugural award, named after longtime KSU Foundation leader, Cobb County community
philanthropist and trustee Bob Prillaman, was presented to Wellstar Health System,
the single-largest corporate donor for KSU. Wellstar has served as a partner for KSU’s
Wellstar College of Health and Human Services, including the nursing and health program, which it has helped to position as a highly competitive and sought-after degree
for students around the nation. With the formation of the Wellstar Excellence in Nursing
Scholarship endowment, the program will be able to serve more students, provide them
with a world-class nursing and health education, and equip them to serve their community
and citizens.

Dr. Audrey Morgan - Clarice C. Bagwell Award for Distinguished Service

Dr. Audrey Morgan

Dr. Audrey Morgan has been a steward of Kennesaw State University for more than 20
years. In partnership with, and in honor of, her sister, the late Dr. Bobbie Bailey,
an indelible mark has been made on the University as the School of Music, Performing Arts Center and Baseball/Softball Athletic Complex all bear the Bailey
name. Through 10 endowed scholarships, Morgan has supported many students at KSU in
athletics, engineering, computing, nursing and the arts. Morgan and Bailey hold the
title of the largest individual donors to Kennesaw State University.

Thomas M. Phillips - Erwin Zaban Prize for Entrepreneurial Spirit

Thomas M. Phillips
The Tom and Betty Phillips Elite Honors Nursing Cohort program exemplifies Tom Phillips’ entrepreneurial spirit by addressing and fulfilling
the community’s need for well-educated and elite nursing professionals. Phillips has
successfully combined his love for Kennesaw State University and his love of service
into work that benefits KSU nursing students and the community. Phillips embodies
strong corporate citizenship and responsibility through his partnership with the Wellstar School of Nursing and service to them on its Board of Directors. In addition, he and his wife Betty
have funded two scholarships that positively impact students at KSU, the Tom and Betty
Phillips Endowed Scholarship and the Wellstar-Tom and Betty Phillips Elite Honors
Nursing Scholarship.

Walton C. Bryde – 2020 Chairman’s Award
Walt Bryde

Walton “Walt” Bryde has been a member of the Kennesaw State University Board of Trustees
for eight years. Bryde recently retired from his CPA practice, Walton C. Bryde and
Associates, P.C., after nearly 33 years of service. Bryde currently volunteers his
knowledge and skills, serving as a member on the Board’s Executive Committee, Finance
and Compensation Committee and Chair of the Audit and Governance Committee.

Theodore L. Parrish – 2021 Chairman’s Award
Teddy Parrish

Theodore “Teddy” Parrish is a KSU alumnus and former captain on the KSU men’s basketball
team. He is a founding partner of prominent wealth management firm, Parrish Capital,
and has spent over 20 years serving as a wealth manager, which earned him national
recognition. Parrish has been a member of the Kennesaw State University Board of Trustees
since 2010 and has served on the Executive Committee, the Finance and Compensation
Committee, and founded the Investment Committee. Through his service, he and his committee
have helped double the Foundation’s endowment in three years. Recently, Parrish and
his wife Toshia bestowed a major gift in support of KSU athletics.

Andre Schnabl - Kalafut Award for Exceptional Service
Andre Schnabl

Andre Schnabl has been a valued member of the Kennesaw State Board of Trustees since
2009. Currently, Schnabl is the principal and managing partner at Tenor ESOP, a financial
advising firm in Atlanta. Schnabl serves on the KSU Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee,
the Comprehensive Campaign Committee for Student Affairs, and currently chairs the
Finance and Compensation Committee. Schnabl and his wife Denny Marcus, have provided
multiple major gifts to support KSU CARE services.

Tanner Wilson - Young Alumni/Early Career Award

Tanner Wilson graduated in 2015 from Southern Polytechnic State University, now a
legacy institution of Kennesaw State University, with a Bachelor of Science in construction management and currently works as a project manager and general contractor for Prestwick Companies.
Wilson has been an active volunteer in his community, supporting organizations such
as HouseProud, Order of the Freemasons and Purple Heart Homes. Wilson is an active
alumnus and continues to support the construction management program at KSU and serves
on the Capstone Review panel, giving valuable advice to KSU students.

Kyle Pease - Distinguished Alumni Award

Kyle Pease
Kyle Pease graduated from KSU in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in sports management. Since then, he co-founded the Kyle Pease Foundation with his brother Brent, which
supports persons with disabilities to meet their individual needs through sports.
Kyle has authored a book, Where There’s a Wheel, There’s a Way, and co-authored Beyond the Finish: A Story of Passion, Brotherhood, and Relentless Determination, which chronicles his experiences at KSU and his competitions with his brother. Kyle
also supports KSU students through his work with the Department of Exercise and Sport Management, serves as a greeter at Piedmont Hospital, and volunteers with his church’s preschool
ministry.

– Abbey O’Brien BarrowsPhotos by Lauren Liz Photography and Judy Pishnery

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