Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, Kolt was motivated from an early age to pursue a career through which he could help others, ultimately securing more than $100 million over nearly two decades of dedicated experience in corporate engagement and fund development in support of the organizations he has served. Kolt currently serves as the Executive Director of the Corporate Engagement Center at Case Western Reserve University focused on partnering across the institution to meet the needs of industry partners. Prior to joining CWRU, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Community College of Beaver County and led corporate relations for Kent State University. He transitioned to a career in higher education after beginning his career in public service, working in economic development and public works administration in Youngstown, Ohio. Kolt received his MBA and BSBA from Youngstown State University.