Patricia L. Naegele
Midland, MI

Patricia Naegele is a charter member of the Town & Campus chapter of the Northwood National Women’s Board & Friends, was honored as a Distinguished Woman of Northwood University, and has served as National Chair of this 5,000 member organization. A long-time advocate of the principles of arts and business, of education, and of free enterprise, she also received an honorary doctorate degree from Northwood University. In addition to numerous community and arts activities, she is a “honorary” member of the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science an Art. Trustee of Northwood University, and serves on the board of her home town Marshfield, Wisconsin Clinic on Research and Education Council. She and her husband, Robert, who passed away in August 2000, have taken particular interest in the faculty, staff, and international students of Northwood University.

“Art is not a luxury, it is a necessity and Northwood has always been on the leading edge of the arts and business connection. It also reflects the many voices and visions of free enterprise and entrepreneurial skills. When an idea is extended, Northwood University listens, and in appropriate time ideas will reach fruition! At Northwood each of us knows: you do make a difference!”