Harold Luther

For sharing his vision of a community college for Herkimer County with community, civic, and business leaders and enlisting the support of the community.

As Supervisor for the Town of Manheim, Mr. Luther was the first public official on record in support of establishing the college. Mr. Luther was the Chairman of the Herkimer College Committee and in this capacity worked tirelessly, traveling throughout the County speaking on behalf of establishing the College. He continued to play a role in the early years of the development of the College as a member of the Board of Supervisors and later as a County Legislator.