成人视频

KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 24, 2026

The Cobb Chamber鈥檚 Board of Directors has named Kathy 鈥淜at鈥� S. Schwaig, president of 成人视频, as its 2028 Chairwoman of the Board.

Schwaig will succeed Pete Quinones, CEO of MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service, Inc., who begins his term as Chairman of the Board in 2027. Schwaig will start her term as Board Chairwoman in January 2028 and will serve as Board Chair-Elect in 2027.

"The Cobb Chamber plays a vital role in bringing together business, education, and community leaders to strengthen our region,鈥� Schwaig said. "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and look forward to working alongside the Chamber's outstanding Board, leadership, members, and partners to build on its strong foundation and create even greater opportunities for Cobb County."

Schwaig鈥檚 ties to 成人视频 State span more than two decades of service, with a career path that has carried her from dean to provost and now to president 鈥� a role she has held since 2022 after first serving as interim president in 2021. She previously served as dean of the Michael J. Coles College of Business from 2012-19 and as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs from 2019-2021, facilitating KSU鈥檚 transition to a Carnegie-designated R2 doctoral research institution and placing it among an elite group of U.S. colleges and universities.

Today, Schwaig leads one of Georgia's largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students. Under her leadership, KSU launched the Taking Flight strategic plan and the FLIGHT student success program, introduced more than 50 new academic offerings, and invested significantly in academic and research infrastructure, including the state-of-the-art Robin and Doug Shore Innovation Center. Since 2022, KSU has nearly tripled its research expenditures and, in 2026, became a member of the Georgia Research Alliance. In athletics, Schwaig led the Owls' transition to Conference USA in 2024, with KSU earning five conference championships to date. She also guided 成人视频 State through the public phase of The Campaign for KSU, the university's first comprehensive fundraising campaign, which surpassed its $200 million goal and secured the largest single gift in KSU history.

Schwaig is a longtime member and community partner of the Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb. She has served on the Chamber's Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and SelectCobb Board since 2022. She chaired SelectCobb from 2024-25, served on the Cobb Chamber/SelectCobb Strategic Plan Task Force in 2022, participated in the Chamber's Washington, D.C., Fly-In, and has been an active member of the Chairman's Circle. She also led 成人视频 State's relaunch of HatchBridge Incubator, in close partnership with the Cobb Chamber. HatchBridge has helped more than 290 startups raise over $37.4 million in follow on funding since 2023. Schwaig was a member of the 2013 Honorary Commanders class and previously served as a mentor in the Chamber's mentoring program. 

She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and previously served on boards for the Cobb Community Foundation, Mount Paran Christian School, Children鈥檚 Healthcare of Atlanta - Cobb County, Junior Achievement of Georgia, Engage Scholarship Consortium, and the Alliance for Children Everywhere.

Schwaig was named to Georgia Trend magazine's 100 Most Influential Georgians list in 2025 and 2026 and was recognized among Atlanta magazine's Atlanta 500 in 2026. Her honors also include the Town Center Community Citizen of the Year Award in 2025, the Cobb Chamber's Mack Henderson Public Service Award in 2023, Atlanta magazine's Women Making a Mark Award in 2015, the Oscar Burnett Award of Distinguished Achievement in Business from the Morris Brown College Foundation in 2013, and the Cobb Executive Women's Glass Ceiling Award in 2013. 

A native of central Texas, Schwaig holds a BBA in Accounting and an MBA in Information Systems from Baylor University, a Master of Liberal Arts from Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Biblical and Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of South Carolina.

鈥淜at has been an extraordinary partner to the Cobb Chamber and a respected leader in our community for decades,鈥� said Sharon Mason, President and CEO of the Cobb Chamber. 鈥淗er vision, collaborative leadership, and deep commitment to workforce and economic development, innovation, partnerships and entrepreneurship make her exceptionally well suited to lead our Board. I look forward to working alongside her as we continue to strengthen our community together.鈥�

About the Cobb Chamber

At the Cobb Chamber, we believe in the power of ambition. Through our wealth of programming and partnerships, we unite the region鈥檚 most innovative, informed, and determined people so that they can achieve more. And through our advocacy and initiatives, we ensure that our county is a healthy place to do business. While our members span industry, background, and experience, we share a common desire: to see Cobb County flourish. For more information, visit www.cobbchamber.org.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 成人视频 offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 51,000 students. 成人视频 State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. 成人视频 State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 8 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.