• Marcia Balmut Ward '68- Inspires Students to Succeed
• Hank Sturges '73 - Helps Alma Mater Succeed
• Katherine Hollingsworth '74 - Take Pride in Lifelong Learning
• Jeff '78 and Debi Garrity Aarthun '77 - Serve Others in Business and Community
• Timothy Kremchek '81 - Keeps Athletes on Top of Their Game
• Janet Kirkpatrick Holdsworth '91 - Takes Lacrosse to the Next Level
• Jade Gianakopoulos '95 - Serves Wittenberg in Style

Passionate about learning, Katherine Hollingsworth epitomizes Wittenberg’s mission to educate the “whole person.”

A geography major with a 29-year career in banking, Hollingsworth credits her alma mater with inspiring her personally and professionally.

“Wittenberg gave me a wonderful grounding from which to start my working life.

Although I never used my classroom knowledge in my career, I learned I wanted to learn my whole life; I learned how to live with all kinds of people, and I learned how important it is to give to others,” Hollingsworth explains.

Such commitment has led colleagues, business associates and fellow alumni to consider her a mentor.

It also earned her a 2004 Alumni Citation Award, given to those who have brought honor to Wittenberg through exceptional accomplishments in which service to humanity is placed ahead of personal gain or recognition.

“I feel honored and a bit mystified by receiving this award. I am thrilled that Wittenberg has acknowledged my activity with higher education, and I’m a bit baffled that my activities are noteworthy.”

The president/CEO of National City Bank, Southwest, from 1998-2003 and a member of numerous boards and committees, Hollingsworth has made a significant impact in the Dayton business arena.

As president of National City Bank, Hollingsworth helped to enhance the bank’s reputation and increased market share by
8 percent while keeping employee turnover low.

Prior to serving as president, she was the executive vice president for Private Client Group, Credit Administration and Corporate Banking.

Recognized with numerous awards, including the Dayton Daily News’ “Top Ten Women Award,” Hollingsworth currently serves as principal of Consensus Solutions L.L.C. in Dayton, which provides support in the areas of general management, organizational effectiveness, communication and leadership development to local business and not-for-profit organizations.

“I’ve always felt that it is important to share my talents and knowledge with others,” Hollingsworth says. “Finding my own passion continues to motivate me today.”