Ashland

Dr. C. Gordon and Dixie Gussler, Naples, FL
Being Honored by Ashland Community College

Accepting the award on behalf of the Gusslers is Mr. Gus (Hoos) Lobach

Diane Gussler Lobach was an excellent student, an advocate of higher education, a community supporter, a loving wife and mother.  Unfortunately, Diane Gussler Lobach, an ophthalmologist, lost her fight with cancer in March 1997.  After her death, Diane�s parents, Dr. C. Gordon and Dixie Gussler, searched for a befitting memorial for their daughter.  They recently established the Diane Gussler Lobach Greatest Needs Endowment Fund at Ashland Community College to support student financial needs, teaching/learning excellence, faculty/staff professional development, and community development.  This fund gives the College, now and in the future, the resources to effectively address many of its most pressing needs.

King�s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland
Being Honored by Ashland Community College

Accepting the award on behalf of the hospital board of directors is Senator Charlie Borders

King�s Daughters Medical Center has been a strong supporter of Ashland Community College and its programs for many years.  In 1996, KDMC established the King�s Daughters Medical Center Professional Development Fund.  This endowment is designated to fund and enhance the quality of professional development activities of the College's faculty and staff, giving employees the opportunity to attend and make presentations at many seminars and conferences that we would not otherwise have had the resources to fund.  The faculty and staff at Ashland Community College will reap the benefits of King�s Daughters Medical Center's generous contribution for many years.

Harold E. Kelley, Ashland
Being Honored by the Community College Foundation of Ashland, Inc.

To accept the award is Harold Kelley

Mr. Harold E. Kelley continues his support of Ashland Community College not only through his own contributions, but also by building support of the College within his own network of associates.  In 1995, Mr. Kelley established the Ruie Kennard Kelley Endowment Scholarship Fund, in memory of his beloved wife.  In 1996, Mr. Kelley made another significant gift to the College by donating his house which is the largest single gift ever received by Ashland Community College and is currently used as the residence for the College�s President.  

The Mansbach Foundation, Ashland
Being Honored by the Community College Foundation of Ashland, Inc.
Ashland Community College

Accepting the award on behalf of the Mansbach Foundation is Ms. Lori Moore, Secretary/Treasurer of the foundation

In honor of its founders, The Mansbach Foundation endowed the Joseph and Sylvia Mansbach Scholarship Fund.   Established to assist students that exhibit financial need and are employed part-time, the Joseph and Sylvia Mansbach Scholarship Fund has changed the lives of many ACC students.  In addition, the Mansbach Foundation has also provided financial resources to improve the College�s library which is named in their honor.