Alumni Spotlight: Peggy Schmeltz, Former Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Investors Corporation and Community Philanthropist

She was a lifelong supporter of BGSU, where she served seven years on the BGSU Foundation Board and was inducted into the Entrepreneurial Leadership Hall of Fame.  Bill and Peggy Schmeltz provided generous financial support to BGSU including gifting of the William F. and Peggy L. Schmeltz Atrium within the Maurer Center, the Schmeltz Family Fountain at the Alumni Gateway, the William F. Schmeltz Teaching Professorship and the Peggy L. Schmeltz Business Scholarship.

Schmeltz was also a generous supporter of the theater, library and public parks in Bowling Green, where she served as a United Way director and as district leader of the Girl Scouts. With no local meeting place available, she spearheaded efforts to raise funds for the lodge at Wintergarden Park, where the scout groups often then met. 

Schmeltz served as an example of service and dedication. Her passing has left a hole in our community that will be hard to fill.  If you see someone in need, stop for a moment to lend a hand in her memory. Her impact will carry on in the hearts of those she has inspired and in the public good that will continue to be done by all Schmidthorst College of Business students, faculty, staff and alumni.