Paul K. Sybrowsky
President of Southern Virginia University
Paul Kay Sybrowsky (August 22, 1944 – September 10, 2014) was the president of Southern Virginia University (SVU) from June 1, 2012 until August 31, 2014. He was a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 2005 until 2011. He also served as a commissioner of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and chairman of the board of trustees of Utah Valley University.
Early life and education
Sybrowsky was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Paul H. Sybrowsky and his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Fowler Sybrowsky.
Sybrowsky received a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University (BYU). He had started his education at what was then called the Church College of Hawaii, now known as Brigham Young University–Hawaii. He has served as a member of the President's Leadership Council at both BYU and BYU–Hawaii. He has also served as chair of the Provo Public Library board.
Business experience
During his professional career, Sybrowsky worked as an executive for several corporations. He worked for a time as the general manager of the American Library Services division of Ameritech.
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