ALUMNI “WALL OF HONOR” The West Liberty University Alumni Board of Directors instituted a project in 1990 to demonstrate to current students, visitors, and friends that the college has some very successful graduates. This project, known as the “Alumni Wall of Honor,” is a dramatic way to honor some of the college’s most distinguished alumni and display pride in the accomplishments of its graduates. The concept was suggested by then Associate Professor of Physics Robert W. Schramm, who is a 1958 graduate of the college and a 2002 Alumni Wall of Honor inductee. The Alumni Wall of Honor is housed in the south end of the Union known as the Alumni Lounge.
Lary Loew
Inducted 2011A Wheeling native, Lary Loew earned a B.S. degree in economics from West Liberty State College in 1975.
After graduating he started his 35-year association with The Equitable Life Assurance Society (now AXA Financial). He led the Mountaineer Agency in sales on several occasions, received numerous awards from Equitable and the insurance industry and served as a district manager. In 2000, he was inducted into the AXA Equitable Hall of Fame.
In 1982 Lary formed his own company, The Cornerstone Group, working closely with AXA and independent agents across the tri-state area. Currently Cornerstone does more than $75,000,000 in annual sales. The Cornerstone Group is the only full service employee benefits agency in the state, with employees throughout West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Lary and The Cornerstone Group are leaders in the field of health care reform. Lary has represented West Virginia brokers and the insurance industry in Washington, D.C. He has been a frequent speaker about the issue businesses and other groups.
Lary currently serves on the boards of West Liberty University Foundation, Northwood Health Systems and American Legion Post #1.
In addition to his passion for golf, he also is an active fan and supporter of WLU golf, football and basketball.