Local financial services organization Sky Financial Group paid tribute to the leadership of retiring executive Ed Reiter Dec. 15 by announcing a major gift to the University.
As part of a $750,000 gift to BGSU, Sky Financial Group and Sky Bank announced a $500,000 contribution for the creation of “The Sky Bank – Edward and Linda Reiter Endowed Lectureship: Values and Ethics in the Workplace.” BGeXperience: Values and Vision, a program to which the Reiters also have made a $250,000 commitment, will administer the lectureship.
In addition to creating the endowed lectureship, Sky has designated the remainder of its gift, $250,000, for the support of other University projects in athletics and entrepreneurship.
Reiter served as senior chairman of Sky Financial Group from its creation in 1998 until his retirement in November.
He previously was chair and chief executive of Mid Am. Inc., the company’s predecessor.
The recipient of many awards, Ed Reiter was named Bowling Green’s Outstanding Citizen in 1990.
He was presented the BGSU Alumni Community Award the following year in recognition of his service and philanthropic endeavors.
Reiter currently serves as chair of the BGSU Foundation. Inc.
