Stuart M. Robbins

Robbins worked for Mellon Bank, Parke Hunter, C.S. McKee and Paine Webber prior to his final position as managing director of global equities at Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette (DLJ).

After graduating from WVU with a degree in history in 1965, Robbins studied law at New York University and advanced study in business at the University of Pittsburgh and Pace University.

During his time at DLJ, he served as a member of the company's executive committee and eventually on the board of directors until his retirement in 2000. As managing director of global equities, Robbins managed one of the financial industry's most successful equities businesses. He was responsible for a worldwide division of over 1,500 people, and revenues quintupled during his tenure.

Robbins has also served on several boards of directors, including Credit Suisse, DiaSys Corp., WorldStreet Corp., Soundview Technology Group Inc., Archipelago Holdings Inc., LaBranche & Co. Inc., and the WVU Foundation. He is also involved in several charitable and community organizations.

In 1983, Robbins started his long-term relationship with the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences as a member of the advisory board, and by 1991 had expanded his service to the WVU Foundation Board of Directors. In 2001, he accepted the role of vice-chair of the National Campaign Committee for the Foundation's Building Greatness Campaign. In 2003, he was elected chairman of the West Virginia University Foundation board of directors.