Inaugural Spirit of a Forester Award

Congratulations to our inaugural Spirit of a Forester Award recipient: Joe Pretorius!  

This peer-nominated award is bestowed monthly upon a Huntington University employee who demonstrates the characteristics of a Forester.  

A Forester…  

• Chases truth  
• Defies complacency 
• Remains curious 
• Cares completely 
• Embraces interconnectedness 
• Has grit 
• Explores creativity  

In their nominations, Joe’s fellow HU employees said that “Joe’s care for Huntington University and commitment to fulfilling the mission of Christ, scholarship, and service is clear. He humbly and quietly takes care of his responsibilities in a first-class manner,” and “Joe has worked countless hours since he started here in 2019, learning his job, finding ways to simplify and perfect other areas in the Office of Business and Finance, working diligently on the PPE loan — learning how to be a “Forester” and still taking the hours required to complete courses for his doctoral degree. Even though he’s just been here not quite two years, Joe has stepped up to the plate and has filled his role above and beyond what could have been expected, especially during this pandemic.”  

Congratulations, Joe, and thank you for being an incredible example of what it means to be a Forester!