Greenville University announces its 2022 alumni awardees

Published: September 20, 2022

Greenville University and the University’s Alumni Association are pleased to announce the University’s 2022 alumni awardees. The following will receive honors at GU’s Homecoming weekend October 13-15, 2022.

Distinguished Alumnus Greg Groves ’80, longtime youth pastor, church leader, and mentor to countless young people in the Greenville area

Outstanding Young Alumna Katie (Rathgeb ’05) Myette, founder and executive director of The Restore Network, an organization working to care for vulnerable children and change the culture of foster care

The Gene A. Kamp Loyalty Awardees Jack ’69 and Susan (Bourne ’68) Chism, former and current GU faculty and continuous supporters of the University and GU students

The adventure of ministry

Greg Groves, youth pastor at the Greenville Free Methodist Church has ministered to youth and their families for over 40 years. He continues to organize and lead events including adventure, bike, canoe, and mission trips, where he uses the experiences in God’s creation to impact, stretch, and teach teens (and their families) about God, faith, and Christian character. Greg has also served as adjunct professor at GU, impacting students for future ministry.

He has served for many years on the Durley Camp Board including on the Youth Camping Committee and Programming Committee. He currently serves as treasurer of the Camp Board as well as an active member of the Bond County Ministerial Alliance and the Youth Alliance. He’s also involved in both GU and community events