
Kevin Knarr ’91, chief operating officer of UnitedHealthcare Employer and Individual, part of the Fortune 500 UnitedHealth Group, understands the importance of giving back to his alma mater. In addition to supporting the building of Paul College and endowing two student scholarships, Knarr has given his time to the college in a variety of ways. He was a featured speaker at the former Whittemore School of Business and Economics Homecoming celebrations in 2010. Since 2011, he has served on the dean’s advisory board as a trusted advisor to former Dean Dan Innis and current Dean Deborah Merrill-Sands. And he mentors students and serves on various committees in the college. Knarr was recently invited to join the UNH Foundation Board, a prestigious honor reserved for the university's most committed donors. We caught up with Knarr, who resides in Washington, D.C., to find out what motivates him to stay so connected to the college.