City Holding, parent company of City National Bank, is recognizing local businessman Jay Goldman for years of impactful service on its board by renovating a classroom at the University of Charleston in his honor.
“It’s truly an honor and a pleasure to be able to recognize Jay in a tangible way such as this,” said Greg Burton, UC alumnus and Board of Trustees member. “It’s fitting that we show appreciation for him by meeting a need at UC, a university he’s been a loyal supporter of for decades.”
A 1966 graduate of the University of Charleston (then Morris Harvey College), Goldman joined the Board of City National Bank in 1986 and City Holding Company in 1988, for a tenure of approximately 35 years. During that time, Goldman served in many capacities, including Executive Committee, Compensation Committee, and Chairman of the Governance/Nominating Committee for 15 years, from 2006 until his retirement in 2021.
Dallas Kayser, Chairman of City Holding Company and City National Bank stated, “Jay Goldman was dedicated and professional in his service, and continually shared his independent business judgement with all of us. He is a strong proponent for education for all, and especially, continuing education for current Board members in issues of corporate governance. For his tireless efforts, he earned the respect of every member of the Board and Senior Management.”
Goldman currently serves as president of Goldman Associates Inc., a commercial and industrial real estate firm he began in 1964. Goldman has served the Charleston community in many ways, including as a municipal judge for nearly 25 years, and as Charleston mayor from 1999-2003. He also continues to serve on many non-profit and for-profit boards.
“There is hardly any way we at City could adequately express our appreciation for his time, dedication and loyalty,” continued Kayser. “We hope this classroom is some tangible example of our collective thanks for his service. We miss him!”
Appropriately, the renovated classroom will be in the School of Business & Leadership Department, located in Riggleman Hall on UC’s campus. Work will include new furniture and fixtures, upgrades to available technology, and a renaming of the room itself in Goldman’s honor.
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