Robert Young

Vice President for Advancement

Following a national search, Bob Young has answered the call to serve as a senior leader at Huntington University in the role of vice president for advancement. Young brings over 14 years of experience in institutional fundraising, donor strategy and team development across higher education — including Christian institutions — and nonprofit ministries. For the past ten years, he has served as senior gift officer and priority project coordinator at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Prior to that, he was a major gift officer at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Young holds a Bachelor of Science degree in human resource management from Messiah University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in strategic leadership. Before transitioning to nonprofit fundraising, he spent 20 years in the banking industry. Throughout the search process, Young demonstrated a strong alignment with Huntington’s mission and expressed a deep desire to lead with integrity and build a Christ-centered advancement team.

“Bob Young brings both seasoned leadership and a servant’s heart to this critical role,” said Dr. Rob Pepper, president of Huntington University. “His years in banking and advancement have equipped him with a strong foundation in strategic decision-making, team development and relationship building. Combined with his unwavering commitment to Christ-centered education, Bob is a valuable addition to the President’s Cabinet and Strategic Leadership Team. I’m confident his leadership will help advance the mission of Huntington University in meaningful and lasting ways.”