CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME A DONOR SPOTLIGHT STORY

While many young adults are eager to spread their wings and explore the world, many are content to discover all that their hometowns has to offer. For Andy `94 and Leslie Felter, this was exactly the case.

Born and raised near Tiffin, Andy and Leslie briefly relocated to attend separate colleges before returning to their old stomping grounds, finding careers - and each otherin the process.

Andy is the President and CEO of Webster Industries Inc. and Chairman of the Tiffin University Board of Trustees. Leslie is a locally practicing Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), having operated in the greater Northwest Ohio region for more than 25 years.

Both separately and together, the couple has given of their time, talent and treasure in the pursuit of helping TU students gain relevant experience through immersive learning opportunities.

“I had many people in my corner willing to help teach me the ins and outs of my field, so I’m happy to do the same for current-day business students,” Andy said.

Since graduating, Andy has dedicated his time and expertise to mentoring the next generation of students. Though Leslie did not graduate from TU, she believes in the University just as much as her husband and even serves on the University’s Board of Counselors in her spare time.

“I frequently have TU’s exercise science and sports management majors intern at my practice,” said Leslie. “Anyone interested in occupational therapy as a post-TU career is welcome in my office. In fact, several of my former mentees have gone on to become certified OTs (occupational therapists) themselves.”

“We both see the value in connecting professional practice to the student experience,” said Andy. “Our community has been so generous with us throughout the years, we feel it is our obligation to give back.”