The ODU Alumni Association celebrates distinguished and outstanding ODU graduates, as well as friends of the University, who have excelled in their professions and made lasting impacts on their communities and #MonarchNation. Honorees may be recognized as Distinguished Alumni, Honorary Alumni, and with the Jack Frost Alumni Service Award.
The 2025 Alumni Honors, hosted by the Old Dominion University Alumni Association, took place on Thursday, October 23 with about 400 people attending.
Jay Kossman, class of 1968, received the Jack Frost Alumni Service Award. The Roger L. (Jack) Frost ’61 Alumni Service Award recognizes alumni for exemplary leadership and significant, compassionate service to community, state, and nation.
“I am truly honored and most grateful to have been selected for such a prestigious recognition,” says Kossman. “Thanks to the many of you who have been a part of this journey.”
A Norfolk native, Kossman grew up in West Ghent, graduating from Maury High School before enrolling at Old Dominion where he was elected Judicial Vice President of the Student Government Association.
After graduating from Old Dominion, Kossman embarked on his first career in industrial sales before transitioning into healthcare, becoming the first director of marketing at Optima Health Plan (now Sentara). His healthcare career led to consulting positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Navigant Consulting.
His contributions to healthcare leadership have earned recognition from theAmerican College of Healthcare Executives, receiving the Senior-Level Healthcare Executive, Regent’s Award.
Kossman also served on ODU’s College of Health Sciences Advisory Board and the Dean Search Committee. He was co-chair of the 1930 Society, recognizing planned giving donors who support ODU’s mission.
Involvement with multiple not-for-profit boards and committees include Kossman’s role as board chairman of a senior services organization and the Norfolk City School Health Committee. Kossman is the immediate past president of Beth Sholom Village, is a member of the Norfolk Rotary Club, a trustee at Congregation Beth El, and serves on the board of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation.