UVA ANNOUNCES LACROSS INSTITUTE FOR ETHICAL AI IN BUSINESS
On 16 Sept. 2024, the University of Virginia announced the launch of the LaCross Institute for Ethical AI in Business, made possible by the historic October 2023 gift from David LaCross (MBA ’78) and his wife Kathy. The institute will advance Darden’s leadership in AI education, research and ethical business practices.
“Our faculty have worked for decades to infuse ethics into everything we teach and value,” said Dean Scott Beardsley. “This positions Darden perfectly to set a standard for how ethics must be embedded into the development and integration of AI in business.”
Visit news.darden.virginia.edu for more information, including an interview with David LaCross.
PUSH: YOU HOLD THE KEY
As we enter the final stretch of the Powered by Purpose campaign, the energy and momentum are palpable. With just months remaining before the campaign closes on 30 June 2025, the urgency is clear — the future of Darden’s faculty and students depends on the decisions we make today.
I joined the Darden School Foundation last winter, and in the whirlwind of my first Reunion in April, followed by celebrating our newest graduates in May, I witnessed firsthand the incredible impact your generosity is having.
The $81.2 million raised in fiscal year 2024 has propelled the campaign past $587 million in total impact, with gifts transforming the School through scholarships, faculty support and the innovative programs that keep Darden on the leading edge.
But our work is far from over. The focus now is on Faculty Forward, Milestone II of the campaign — a critical push to ensure that Darden continues to attract and retain the world-class professors who are the cornerstone of our transformational learning experience. Your continued support is vital in securing the resources we need to sustain Darden’s leadership in business education for years to come.
In this issue of Pillars, you’ll read about how your generosity is driving this transformation. From the cutting-edge work at the Institute for Business in Society (page 1) to alumni-led engagement in places like Mexico City, where José María Zertuche (MBA ’00) and Markus Kritzler (MBA ’04) are strengthening our global network (page 8), the stories in these pages illustrate the far-reaching impact of your support. You’ll also hear about Professor Yo-Jud Cheng’s research (page 14) and the inspiring journeys of alumni like George Tahija (MBA ’86) (page 5) and Ines de Estrada (MBA ’24) (page 12), whose lives have been transformed by Darden’s community.
At the back of the issue, you’ll find the fiscal year 2024 financial results for the Darden enterprise (page 16) and our honor roll of donors (pages 18–32), recognizing those who have made all of this possible. As we look ahead to the final months of the campaign, every gift, no matter its size, brings us closer to our goal. Together, we can ensure that Darden remains a beacon of ethical leadership and innovation for future generations.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to Darden.
Warm regards,
Rob Weiler President, Darden School Foundation
FEATURE
SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
How Darden’s Institute for Business in Society is Paving the Way for
Societal Impact — and Why Your Support Matters Now
If you ask alumni what makes the University of Virginia Darden School of Business unique, you’ll likely hear about its rigorous curriculum, the transformational power of the Socratic case method or its unparalleled emphasis on ethics. But underneath these hallmarks lies a quieter force — a driving engine that has been steadily shaping the School’s trajectory since 2011: the Institute for Business in Society (IBIS). It’s more than just an academic center; it’s the umbrella under which Darden does its most impactful work in ethics. It’s the crucible for the ideas that have
come to define Darden and will continue to shape its future.
As you stroll through Darden’s Grounds, you might not immediately grasp IBIS’s impact. But consider this: some of the groundbreaking initiatives and principles that Darden is known for today — like a focus on environmental sustainability and societal impact or pioneering work in public-private partnerships — trace their roots back to IBIS. It has also been central to Darden’s leadership in ethics, helping to shape and define ethical business practices globally.
Professor Ed Freeman, the father of stakeholder theory, is the co-academic director of IBIS.
From left: David LaCross (MBA ‘78), Kathy LaCross and Dean Scott Beardsley
“We want to ensure that Darden is known for stakeholder ethics and for the creation of the next set of transformative concepts that will define the future of business.”
— Joey Burton, executive director of IBIS
BEYOND STAKEHOLDER THEORY
Professor Ed Freeman’s stakeholder theory is often the first thing people associate with IBIS, and rightly so. It has become a cornerstone of business ethics worldwide, fundamentally altering how businesses consider their responsibilities to society. As Joey Burton, executive director of IBIS, emphasizes, stakeholder theory seeded the creation of new, crossdisciplinary ideas and research that continue to flourish at Darden. “We see IBIS as a launchpad for the next generation of ideas,” Burton notes. “We want to ensure that Darden is known for stakeholder ethics and for the creation of the next set of transformative concepts that will define the future of business.”
This ethos is what drives IBIS to invest in ideas before they’re fully formed — what Burton likens to a venture capital approach within an academic setting. “We lower the cost of having ideas,” he explains. “By providing the resources, support and intellectual freedom, we enable our faculty to take risks and explore uncharted territory.”
Reflecting on his own journey, Freeman adds, “When I first began developing stakeholder theory, it wasn’t just the idea that mattered — it was the environment here at Darden that allowed it to grow. I had the support to refine my thoughts, the challenge from colleagues to sharpen them and the community that believed in their potential. That’s what IBIS represents to me: a place where groundbreaking ideas can be nurtured and brought to life.”
ON SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTHCARE
Another example of IBIS’s influence is the Sustainability Initiative, which has shaped Darden’s approach to environmental responsibility and social impact. This initiative was carefully cultivated within IBIS, aligning with the School’s long-term goals and positioning Darden as a leader in sustainable business practices. It’s no coincidence that Darden’s 2030 sustainability goals have been directly influenced by the groundwork laid through IBIS.
The Healthcare Initiative, meanwhile, is a testament to
IBIS’s role in responding to industry needs. As healthcare becomes increasingly vital to global economies, Darden recognized the necessity of preparing its students to lead in this complex sector. IBIS Director Maggie Morse, who supports the initiative, reflects, “We didn’t have the faculty or the infrastructure when we started, but IBIS gave us the support to build that foundation. Now, we’re equipping our students with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in healthcare.”
These initiatives illustrate how IBIS serves as a hub for ideas keeping Darden at the forefront of ethical business education. And they are just the beginning.
NEW FRONTIERS IN BUSINESS
Among the recent developments at IBIS is its work in areas that might seem unconventional for a business school — like the critical minerals supply chain. As the world increasingly relies on minerals such as lithium and graphite for technology, energy and manufacturing, the ethical and practical challenges of these supply chains have come to the fore. Professor Vidya Mani, whose research spans sustainable global value chains and the operations-finance interface, is exploring these challenges. Her work focuses on how businesses can responsibly navigate the complexities of sourcing critical minerals while aligning with global sustainability goals.
“Supply chains for critical minerals are more than just a business issue — they’re a global challenge,” says Mani. “The research and teaching I’m leading here is about creating frameworks that businesses can use to ensure they’re not only profitable but also ethical in their practices.”
Mani’s involvement with projects such as the P3 Impact Award Program and her advisory role to a working group on critical minerals supply chain for a project at UVA’s Miller Center further illustrates the interdisciplinary and practical impact of IBIS’s reach. By working closely with industry and policymakers, IBIS ensures that Darden is not only contributing to the academic discourse but also providing actionable insights that address real-world challenges.
The role of strategic decision-making in these areas is crucial, and this is where faculty members like Professor Yo-Jud Cheng come into play. Specializing in corporate governance and the decision-making processes of boards, Cheng’s research uncovers how top executives and board directors shape firm strategy, governance and performance.
Cheng’s work sheds light on how boards and executives can leverage their positions to create lasting, positive social impacts. Her research delves into the dynamics within top management teams and boards, offering insights into how their decisions shape the future of businesses and society alike.
“Understanding how boards make decisions for the long run, and how they can exercise their power responsibly, is crucial to shaping the future of business,” says Cheng. “My research focuses on how corporate governance can evolve to meet the challenges of today’s complex business environment, ensuring that the decisions made at the top lead to sustainable and ethical outcomes.”
THE ACADEMIC ECOSYSTEM
IBIS also nurtures the academic ecosystem at Darden. The institute played a pivotal role in relaunching the Ph.D. program, which was designed to bring fresh, innovative thinkers into the Darden community. This investment in future faculty is not just about maintaining Darden’s reputation; it’s about ensuring the School continues to produce the groundbreaking research and thought leadership in stakeholder ethics and other related topics it’s known for.
“IBIS has always been about placing bets on the future,” says Burton. “It’s about creating an environment where the next generation of business scholars can flourish.”
Joey Burton has been executive director of IBIS since 2016. Professor Vidya Mani leads the P3 Impact Award, created by IBIS with Concordia and the U.S. State Department’s Office of Global Partnerships to recognize outstanding public-private partnerships.
Susan Sobbott (MBA ’90), Darden School Foundation trustee and former president of Global Commercial Services at American Express, is a strong supporter of IBIS.
This approach has led to the creation of new centers, the development of cutting-edge curricula and the recruitment of faculty members who are not only great teachers and researchers but also leaders in their fields. The focus isn’t just on replicating past successes but on fostering a community where new ideas about business ethics can thrive.
THE CASE FOR ENDOWMENT SUPPORT
Despite its significant contributions, IBIS was launched without the endowment typically necessary for such an academic center. Founding support from biotechnology pioneer Amgen, leading security company Northrop Grumman Corporation and global packaging company WestRock helped lay the groundwork, but sustaining this momentum requires more. “The time is now to take the next step,” says Professor Jared Harris, co-academic director of IBIS alongside Professor Freeman. “The ideas we’re nurturing are too important to let stall.”
Harris highlights the way IBIS brings a focus to what, he says, “has long been the beating heart of the Darden School: advancing our understanding of business’s broader role in society.” He adds, “A passion for that connection coursing through the lifeblood of the School is the reason I joined Darden over a decade and a half ago. Yet it’s now more crucial than ever to ensure Darden stays at the forefront of thought leadership regarding business’s broader impact.”
Susan Sobbott (MBA ’90), a Darden School Foundation Board of Trustees member, echoes this sentiment. She’s teaching an executive education course on governance
In an era of distrust in institutions, business leaders have a unique opportunity to rebuild confidence by being a positive force. IBIS is essential to developing the kind of responsible leadership the world needs today.”
ALUMNI PROFILE
VENTURE CAPITALISM AND STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY IN ACTION: GEORGE TAHIJA’S FIGHT AGAINST DENGUE
alongside Harris and sees IBIS as key to shaping leaders who understand that business is not just about profit but about driving meaningful change. “In an era of distrust in institutions, business leaders have a unique opportunity to rebuild confidence by being a positive force,” she says. “IBIS is essential to developing the kind of responsible leadership the world needs today.”
With IBIS’s track record of success, the need for financial support is more urgent than ever. Endowing IBIS isn’t just about securing its future; it’s about securing Darden’s future. It’s about ensuring Darden remains a place where ethical business ideas can flourish — where faculty have the freedom to innovate, and students have the opportunity to learn from the best.
For Darden alumni, this is a moment of opportunity. The ideas that have defined Darden’s success so far are just the beginning. If you want to see Darden continue to lead in business ethics, if you want to be part of shaping where the School goes next, then investing in IBIS is the way forward.
Be Part of Darden’s Next Chapter
To learn more about endowing IBIS, contact Samantha Hartog, senior associate vice president for advancement, at +1-434-9814025 or HartogS@darden.virginia.edu
George Tahija (MBA ’86) isn’t your typical philanthropist. Beyond his impactful contributions to the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, including the establishment of the Tahija Arboretum and expanding global learning opportunities, the Indonesian businessman has taken an unconventional approach to public health — helping release bacteria-infected mosquitoes to curb the spread of dengue fever in his home country. As co-founder of the Tahija Foundation, he has supported this innovative and high-stakes initiative, demonstrating that business principles and ethical leadership can drive profound social impact. This work, now documented in Defeating Dengue: A Multistakeholder Approach to Problem Solving — a new book
Andrew Sell, a former senior researcher in Darden’s Institute for Business in Society — is a powerful example of how venture philanthropy can tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. In this conversation, Tahija discusses the journey that led him from the boardroom to the forefront of global health, the lessons he’s learned and what’s next for his foundation.
What inspired you to start your philanthropic work, especially with the Tahija Foundation? My family was directly impacted by dengue fever, a widespread disease in Indonesia. Living in a developing country with limited government resources compelled the
co-authored by Darden Professor Ed Freeman and
The Muslimat Bantul community visits the World Mosquito Program facility in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, to learn about mosquito breeding.
— Susan Sobbott (MBA ’90), Darden School Foundation Trustee
Professor Jared Harris, IBIS academic co-director, teaches ethics and strategy courses in Darden’s MBA programs and a doctoral seminar on corporate governance and ethics.
DENGUE FEVER ON THE RISE
Dengue fever, traditionally confined to tropical regions, is seeing an uptick in cases within the U.S., particularly in southern states like Florida and Texas. As climate change expands mosquito habitats, solutions like the Wolbachia method are becoming increasingly relevant to global public health strategies.
WOLBACHIA METHOD
family to act. The Tahija Foundation’s mission has always been to address gaps where the government cannot reach. The Wolbachia method we supported offered a solution with the potential for lasting impact.
How did your time at Darden shape your view on the role of business in society?
Darden was transformative. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and taught me that business isn’t just about profit; it’s about creating value for all stakeholders — employees, customers, communities and the environment. This perspective has guided my work ever since.
How have you applied the stakeholder approach in your work?
The stakeholder approach is integral to everything we do at the Tahija Foundation. In the World Mosquito Project, we didn’t just impose a solution; we involved the community. We recruited 5,000 volunteers, mostly women, who became the backbone of the project, educating their neighbors and deploying Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes. Their engagement was key to the project’s success.
What role did the Tahija Foundation play in the World Mosquito Project?
The Tahija Foundation was the sole funder of the project in Indonesia. We provided financial resources, management expertise and strategic direction, ensuring precision in execution. The results were remarkable — dengue cases in Yogyakarta dropped by 77% and hospitalizations by 86%. The Indonesian government has now adopted the method into its national strategy.
What were the biggest challenges in the dengue project, and how did you overcome them?
Gaining community trust was a significant challenge. The idea of releasing more mosquitoes, even to combat dengue, met with skepticism. We spent time engaging with the community, explaining the science and addressing concerns. Another challenge was navigating bureaucratic hurdles to get government approval. Rigorous scientific research, clear communication and persistent advocacy helped us overcome these obstacles.
This innovative approach involves infecting mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria, which blocks the transmission of dengue and other viruses. Once released into the wild, these mosquitoes breed with local populations, gradually reducing the spread of the disease.
Why did you choose to work with Ed Freeman and Darden on documenting this work?
Ed Freeman has been a friend and mentor for years. When the dengue project was still in its early stages, he saw its potential as a powerful case study. Collaborating with Ed and Darden to document this story in the book Defeating Dengue was a natural fit, allowing us to share our journey and inspire others.
What has been the most rewarding outcome of the dengue initiative?
Seeing the tangible impact on people’s lives is incredibly fulfilling. Reducing dengue cases and making communities safer has been rewarding on a personal level. For the Tahija Foundation, the fact that the Indonesian government is scaling up this method nationally is a testament to the project’s success. It’s a legacy we’re proud of.
What’s next for the Tahija Foundation?
Our next major focus is climate change, particularly communitybased mangrove conservation and rehabilitation. This project will help protect the environment while providing social and economic benefits to communities. The lessons we learned from the dengue project, like the importance of community engagement, will be directly applicable to this new initiative.
What advice do you have for Darden alumni and potential donors?
Give back in whatever way you can. Philanthropy isn’t just about writing a check; it’s about using your skills, knowledge and resources to make a difference. Your Darden education has given you the tools to create positive change — don’t let that go to waste. The impact you can have is far greater than you might imagine.
“WE RECRUITED 5,000 VOLUNTEERS, MOSTLY WOMEN, WHO BECAME THE BACKBONE OF THE PROJECT, EDUCATING THEIR NEIGHBORS AND DEPLOYING WOLBACHIA-INFECTED MOSQUITOES.”
— GEORGE TAHIJA (MBA ‘86)
The Tahija family visits the World Mosquito Program facility in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
World Mosquito Project staff and volunteers in the field.
FROM MEXICO CITY TO THE WORLD: HOW ALUMNI ELEVATE ENGAGEMENT BEYOND BORDERS
In the heart of Mexico City, Jose Maria Zertuche (MBA ’00) and Markus Kritzler (MBA ’04) have built not just careers, but a thriving community of supporters for the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Zertuche is managing director at BlackRock and head and chief investment officer of its Latin America Infrastructure Investment Group, and Kritzler is managing director at Ingenia Capital, a mergers and acquisitions and private equity advisory. They recently orchestrated a two-day, four-event series in Mexico City, bringing together Darden faculty, alumni and prospective students.
In this conversation, they talk about how their commitment to Darden continues to shape their lives and the future of the School.
What inspired you to host a series of Darden events in Mexico City?
Kritzler: We were really driven by the desire to strengthen the Darden brand outside the U.S. and maintain a strong connection back to the School. When you’re based internationally, it’s easy for that connection to fade unless you actively nurture it. Jose and I wanted to bring the energy of Darden to Mexico, not just for ourselves but for
Plus, it gave us a chance to relive a bit of that classroom magic with faculty like Yiorgos Allayannis and Felipe Saffie leading discussions.
What keeps you connected to Darden, especially from so far away?
Zertuche: It’s the relationships and the culture that keep me connected. Darden isn’t just about the education — it’s about the people you meet and the values you share. I’ve been fortunate to stay in touch with classmates and professors who have become lifelong friends and mentors. Being involved in the Mexico alumni chapter and the Alumni Association Board of Directors allows me to contribute to the School in meaningful ways, whether it’s helping recruit top talent or supporting initiatives that align with Darden’s mission.
Kritzler: I agree. For me, it’s also about the continuous learning that comes from staying engaged. The Darden experience taught me to think from multiple perspectives and never stop learning. By staying involved — whether through events, the alumni board or even just attending reunions — I feel like I’m constantly adding to that foundation. Plus, there’s a sense of pride in being part of something bigger, something that’s making a difference both at the School and in the world.
our entire alumni community here. We knew it would be a lot of work, but seeing the excitement and engagement from everyone involved made it all worthwhile.
Zertuche: For me, it was about continuing the engagement with Darden. The School had such a transformational impact on my life that staying involved feels like a natural extension of that experience. When Markus and I discussed the idea, it quickly became clear that this was a perfect opportunity to re-engage our local alumni and showcase the Darden experience to prospective students.
international alumni, where donations aren’t always tax-deductible, it can be a challenge. But I view it as an investment in the future of Darden and its ability to continue attracting the best students and faculty. It’s also about setting an example — if we want the School to thrive, we all need to do our part.
What advice do you have for alumni outside the U.S. who want to stay connected?
Kritzler: It’s definitely harder when you’re outside the U.S., but it’s not impossible. The key is to establish a regular cadence of events — whether they’re small meet-ups, webinars or larger gatherings. Once you have that, people start to see the value in staying connected. It’s also important to be proactive in reaching out to new graduates and making them feel welcome in the local chapter. The Darden network is incredibly supportive, but you have to take that first step to engage.
Zertuche: I’d add that leveraging technology is essential. During the pandemic, the webinars and virtual events that Darden organized were a great way to stay connected. It’s also about being creative — finding ways to bring the Darden experience to wherever you are, whether through
Why do you give back to the School through the Darden Annual Fund?
Zertuche: It goes back to my time at Darden. I received support when I needed it most, and that’s something I’ll never forget. Giving back is my way of ensuring that future students have access to the same transformative experience I did. It’s about paying it forward and helping Darden maintain its reputation for academic excellence and a supportive community.
Kritzler: I see it similarly. Supporting the School financially is a way to help bridge the gap in funding and continue offering top-tier education. Especially for
local events or even just catching up with fellow alumni over a virtual coffee.
What would you say to someone on the fence about getting involved or giving back?
Zertuche: I’d say think about the impact Darden has had on your life. For most of us, it was a transformative experience, and staying involved is a way to keep that momentum going. Whether it’s through volunteering, attending events or making a financial contribution, every little bit helps.
Kritzler: Exactly. The Darden experience doesn’t end when you graduate — it’s something that stays with you. By staying engaged, you not only give back to the School, but you also continue to grow as a person and a professional. It’s a two-way street, and the benefits are mutual. So, take that first step — whether it’s attending a webinar, joining a reunion committee or simply reaching out to fellow alumni. You’ll be amazed at the value you get in return
Get Involved With Darden
There are many ways to make an impact, whether you’re near or far. Fill out the Alumni Interest Form: drdn.mba/interest
Contact Jen Oliver for tailored guidance on how you can help at +1-434-982-3696 or OliverJ@darden.virginia.edu
From left: Jose Maria Zertuche (MBA ’00) and Markus Kritzler (MBA ’04) are leaders of Darden’s Mexico City chapter.
Professor Yiorgos Allayannis leading a case discussion in Mexico City.
DARDEN GROUNDS
WHEN IS AN OFFICE BUILDING MORE THAN AN OFFICE BUILDING?
If you’ve walked through the Faculty Office Building at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, you might feel like you’ve stepped into a time capsule — long, dim hallways, closed doors and little natural light. While Darden is globally renowned for its vibrant community and top-ranked faculty, the Faculty Office Building (FOB) hasn’t kept up with the dynamic spirit that defines us. But change is on the horizon.
A BUILDING MISALIGNED WITH OUR CULTURE
“Imagine a space that feels more like a maze of hotel rooms than a hub of innovation,” says Professor Mike Lenox, senior advisor to the dean and a key voice in shaping the renovation project.
MORE THAN JUST A RENOVATION
So, what will this renovation bring? Picture a bright atrium, the new heart of the building. This space will do more than provide a clear front door — something the current FOB lacks. It will invite faculty, students and visitors into a space designed for connection, innovation and inspiration. Office hours, crossdiscipline gatherings, seminars, and serendipitous encounters among colleagues and students will all find a home here and throughout the new spaces in the building.
Lenox is particularly excited about transforming underused areas like the porches at the building’s wings overlooking Flagler Court. “These spaces have incredible potential,” he says. “But right now, they’re just sitting empty. We’re going to turn them into vibrant spots for work and reflection.”
And this isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s strategic. Darden’s faculty has nearly doubled since the building was constructed, and our degree programs have expanded significantly. “It’s amazing we’ve grown so much without updating the Faculty Office Building,” Lenox marvels.
A SPACE THAT REFLECTS OUR VALUES
Built over 25 years ago, the FOB was designed for a different era, when private, enclosed spaces were the norm. The result? A building that Lenox describes as “the antithesis” of what Darden stands for — a place where collaboration, engagement and community should thrive.
Yet, Darden’s culture has always prevailed. “Our strong faculty and student culture has allowed us to thrive despite the architecture,” Lenox says. “But now, it’s time for our space to match the vibrant community we’ve built.”
At its core, this renovation aligns Darden’s physical environment with our values. “We want a space that highlights who we are — a place where students feel welcome, where faculty can collaborate easily and where innovation flourishes,” Lenox emphasizes.
Why does this matter? Because this project will help Darden continue to attract and retain world-class faculty, keeping the School at the forefront of business education. A modern, engaging workspace won’t just appeal to prospective faculty — it will keep our current faculty deeply connected to the community they love.
BREAKING NEWS:
LACROSS FAMILY SPARKS MATCHING GIFT FOR UVA DARDEN FACULTY BUILDING RENOVATION
On 19 Sept. 2024, David (MBA ’78) and Kathleen LaCross pledged $6.5 million toward the renovation of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business Faculty Office Building. Paired with a $1 million contribution from Darden, this $7.5 million matching gift challenge aims to raise $15 million to support the project.
“This investment in Darden’s award-winning faculty is a step toward ensuring a vibrant future for the School,” said Dean Scott Beardsley. Visit news.darden.virginia.edu for more.
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FACULTY GROWTH AND IMPACT
• Since 2015, Darden has welcomed 65 new faculty members growing from 70 to 99 total.
• Darden’s faculty is internationally diverse, with half being inter national and over 40% women.
• The faculty has been ranked No. 1 by The Princeton Review (2017–22, 2024) and The Economist (2017–22) for teaching excellence.
• They teach across all MBA formats, Executive Education & Lifelong Lear ning and MSBA students.
• Faculty members are continuously publishing impactful research and books.
COMING SOON! NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
Will include faculty pavilions, collaboration hubs, meeting rooms and offices. For more information, please contact Samantha Hartog, senior associate vice president of advancement, at HartogS@darden.virginia.edu or +1-434-981-4025.
Rendering from Robert A.M. Stern Architects of the proposed renovation to the South Courtyard of the Faculty Office Building, connecting it to Flagler Court.
Rendering from Robert A.M. Stern Architects of a proposed collaboration space in the renovated Faculty Office Building.
‘I ACTUALLY CRIED’: THE SCHOLARSHIP CALL THAT BROUGHT THIS ARGENTINIAN TO DARDEN
magine receiving a phone call that changes the course of your life. For Ines de Estrada (MBA ’24), that call came with the news of a scholarship to the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Ines, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, had always dreamed of advancing her career on a global stage, but the economic challenges in her home country made that dream seem distant. Today, as a recent graduate of Darden and a member of Amazon Web Services’ HR Leadership Development Program, Ines reflects on her journey, the impact of that life-changing scholarship and why she’s committed to giving back.
What brought you from Argentina to Darden?
I was working at AB InBev in Buenos Aires, supporting the New York headquarters from an HR perspective. Two women I worked with, both MBAs, were making a huge impact, and I saw how their degrees gave them a deeper understanding of the business. That really inspired me. The tough economic situation in Argentina also pushed me to look for opportunities abroad, and Darden, with its strong leadership focus and community feel, was the perfect fit.
How did the scholarship affect your Darden experience?
The scholarship from the Darden School Foundation was life-changing for me. When I got the call, I actually cried. Coming from Argentina, where the economy is challenging, the scholarship made attending Darden possible. It wasn’t just financial relief; it made me feel truly supported by the School. Knowing Darden believed in me enough to invest in my education pushed me to give my all, both in academics and leadership roles.
Why did you give to the class giving campaign?
I want to make sure other students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, have the same opportunities I had. My message to my peers is simple: if Darden has impacted your life, even in the smallest way, give back. Every contribution helps bring diverse voices to Darden, enriching the experience for everyone.
What were you passionate about as a Darden Student Association leader?
As vice president of international student affairs, I was passionate about advocating for the international student community, particularly around career services and financial aid. The job market was tough, and visa uncertainties made it even harder for international students. I worked closely with the administration to create more opportunities and address concerns about loans when Discover pulled back its international loan program. I also felt a strong responsibility to help future international students navigate the same
journey I had just gone through. Leaving home and starting over in a new country is tough, and I wanted to make that transition easier for others. It was important to me that international voices were heard and valued in every aspect of the Darden experience.
Who was your favorite professor?
Mark Lipson was a huge influence on me. I met him during the Darden Before Darden program, and he encouraged me to run for a leadership role before I even started classes. His belief in me was a turning point. He saw something in me that I didn’t fully see in myself. His mentorship pushed me out of my comfort zone and shaped my entire Darden experience. It was about more than academics — it was about building confidence and seeing myself as a leader.
How are you using your MBA skills at Amazon?
I’m in the HR Leadership Development Program at AWS, and it’s been incredible. Darden’s case method taught me to think on my feet, which is crucial in my role. The leadership skills I developed at Darden have also been essential, especially in a fast-paced company like Amazon. Whether I’m leading a project or navigating difficult conversations, the training I received at Darden has been invaluable.
Why do you plan to stay involved with Darden?
I believe in the power of education to change lives, just like it changed mine. I want to help make Darden even more inclusive and accessible to students from all backgrounds. Whether through mentoring, fundraising or sharing my story, I hope to inspire future students and help Darden continue to grow as a global leader in business education.
MAKE A GLOBAL IMPACT
SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
Every gift to the Darden Annual Fund, no matter the size, directly supports scholarships that empower students from all walks of life, including international students. Your contribution helps fund opportunities for global talent to thrive at Darden. To make a difference today, visit drdn.mba/give
CREATE A LASTING LEGACY
Establishing an endowed scholarship ensures perpetual support for students. To learn more about how you can endow a scholarship, please contact Samantha Hartog, senior associate vice president of advancement, at +1-434-981-4025 or HartogS@darden.virginia.edu
Ines de Estrada (MBA ’24) is in the HR Leadership Development Program at Amazon Web Services.
Ines de Estrada (MBA ’24) at a Latin American Student Association barbecue.
FACULTY FORWARD
UNITING RESEARCH AND TEACHING: THE CASE FOR FACULTY EXCELLENCE
When you step into Professor Yo-Jud Cheng’s classroom at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, you immediately sense the energy and depth of knowledge she brings to her students. An expert in corporate governance, Cheng’s dedication to research not only shapes her teaching but also transforms her students’ understanding of the business world.
WHY RESEARCH IS CRUCIAL
Cheng’s research focuses on corporate governance and top management teams. She studies how board directors and executives shape strategy, governance and performance through an in-depth examination of boardroom deliberations and executives’ attributes. This work isn’t just theoretical; it has practical, immediate applications in the classroom. As Cheng herself notes, “This class serves a really important purpose within Darden’s curriculum. It introduces students to topics that aren’t discussed in their other courses. In addition to preparing students to become future board members, it helps them understand our broader business environment in ways that tie into their work immediately upon leaving Darden.” Her elective, “Strategic Corporate Governance,” is a testament to how integrated research and teaching can be. Cheng explains, “Students tell me about how helpful it is for them to understand what goes on behind the scenes at the board level when a firm is considering an
commutes, on numerous occasions to provide commentary about CEO transitions and board diversity, two areas of particular interest to me.”
Moreover, this research enabled Cheng to serve as an expert witness for the California Department of Justice, highlighting the real-world impact and relevance of her academic work. This dual role of teacher and researcher underscores the importance of robust funding for faculty research.
BUILDING A FUTURE OF EXCELLENCE
acquisition — or when they’ve seen news about an activist investor situation — how they were finally able to understand the mechanics of what happens in a proxy battle and the role of shareholders in these situations.”
THE POWER OF INVESTMENT
The ability to conduct this kind of impactful research requires substantial support. Cheng’s involvement in a largescale survey of board directors, which provided unprecedented insights into board activities and dynamics, was made possible by dedicated research time and resources. The insights from this survey not only enhance her teaching but also allow her to influence practice outside Darden. She shares, “I’ve been interviewed on Marketplace, a podcast and radio show that’s played on most NPR stations during the morning and evening
To sustain and amplify this symbiotic relationship between research and teaching, Darden launched Faculty Forward, Milestone II of the Powered by Purpose campaign, last fall. Central to the campaign — which wraps up on 30 June 2025 — is the goal of creating a dedicated endowment for faculty excellence. This endowment will ensure that we can attract and retain the world’s leading educators, providing them with the resources necessary to conduct groundbreaking research and deliver top-tier education. Cheng’s exemplary work illustrates how such support can transform both faculty and student experiences.
Invest in Darden’s Future
For more information about how you can establish an endowment for faculty excellence at Darden, contact Samantha Hartog, senior associate vice president of advancement, at +1-434-981-4025 or HartogS@darden.virginia.edu
Professor Yo-Jud Cheng has worked at Darden since 2019.
FISCAL YEAR 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR DARDEN ENTERPRISE
36% Scholarship endowments provide aid for students in Darden’s degree programs.
28% Centers of Excellence endowments support the Batten Institute, Center for Global Initiatives, Institute for Business in Society, Olsson Center for Applied Ethics, Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management and Sands Institute for Lifelong Learning.
24% Endowed Professorships provide direct faculty suppor t to the School.
12% Other
Includes funds used for purposes including unrestricted suppor t of the dean’s highest priorities and faculty excellence
SOURCES
45% Student Experience
Faculty, degree programs, scholarships, career ser vices, admissions, student affairs, technology, financial aid and registrar
23% Executive Education & Lifelong Learning and Hospitality
Non-degree offerings, hospitality operations and The For um Hotel
8% Building and Grounds
Utilities and maintenance related to the Darden Grounds
8% Research
Centers of Excellence (Batten Institute, Center for Global Initiatives, Institute for Business in Society, Olsson Center for Applied Ethics, Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management and Sands Institute for Lifelong Lear ning) and general faculty research suppor t
5% University Assessment
Funds provided by Darden to
Auxiliary Businesses and Other Darden Business Publishing Darden Course Materials
massive open online courses, University funding and conferences
External Relations Outreach and par tnerships with alumni, donors, media, corporations and other stakeholders to advance Darden’s mission
Principal Donors Society
Founded in 2003 the Principal Donors Society recognizes those who support Darden at the highest level of lifetime giving. Through philanthropic support of $1 million or more, Principal Donors have truly established themselves as the School’s most loyal stewards. Darden honors this extraordinary philanthropy in Saunders Hall and at Sands Family Grounds in UVA Darden DC Metro. H O N O R R O L L
JEFFERSON LEVEL: $25 million and above
Frank Batten Sr. + *
William H. Goodwin, Jr. ’66 & Alice T. Goodwin *
David M. LaCross ’78 & Kathleen O. LaCross
Frank M. Sands Sr. ’63 + & Marjorie R. Sands +
David C. Walentas ’64 & Jane Walentas +
MADISON LEVEL: $10 million to $24.9 million
Altec/Styslinger Foundation
The Batten Foundation
James A. Cooper ’84 & Stacy L. Cooper
George A. L. David ’67 *
Robert J. Hugin ’85 & Kathleen Hugin
Richard A. Mayo ’68 & Sara Page Mayo *
George S. Tahija ’86 & Laurel Claire Tahija
MONROE LEVEL: $5 million to $9.9 million
Stephen E. Bachand ’63 & Phyllis Bachand
H. William Coogan Jr. ’82 & Theresa Kost Riddle
Frank E. Genovese ’74 & Susan L. Genovese *
Kirsti W. Goodwin ’02 & Matthew T. Goodwin
W. Hunter Goodwin III ’95 + & Crystal H. Goodwin
Robert D. Hardie MBA ’95, PhD ’99 & Molly G. Hardie
Martina Hund-Mejean ’88 & Bruno J. Mejean
Red Gates Foundation
Thomas A. Saunders III ’67 + & Mary Jordan Saunders *
John R. Strangfeld Jr. ’77
ROTUNDA LEVEL: $2.5 million to $4.9 million
Anonymous
W.L. Lyons Brown III ’87 & Susanna S. Brown
Terrence D. Daniels ’70 & Courtnay S. Daniels *
Colgate W. Darden Jr. + & Constance Darden + *
U. Bertram Ellis Jr. ’79
John W. Glynn Jr. JD ’65 + & Barbara A. Glynn
In Honor of the Class of 1957
Gary T. Jones ’74 & Elizabeth Rhett Jones *
Doug Lebda ’14 & Megan Lebda
Lemuel E. Lewis ’72 & Sandra Lewis
H. Eugene Lockhart Jr. ’74 & Terry J. Lockhart *
John G. Macfarlane III ’79 & Dudley W. Macfarlane *
The Melville Foundation
Dan T. Montgomery ’77
Donald E. Morel Jr. TEP ’97 & Lauren Morel
Michael E. O’Neill ’74 & Patricia J. O’Neill
Frank M. Sands Jr. ’94 & Julie Logan Sands
Robert W. Smith ’87 & Teresa Smith
Allan W. Staats ’62 + & Barbara G. Staats
James W. Todd ’64 + & Sharon K. Todd *
Steven C. Voorhees ’80 & Celia Voorhees
Thomas R. Watjen ’81 & Nanette A. Watjen
Donald M. Wilkinson ’66 + & Lucinda P. Wilkinson + *
COLONNADE LEVEL: $1 million to $2.49 million
Anonymous (2)
Kirby Clarke Adams ’79
Beverley W. Armstrong ’66 + * & Carol C. Armstrong
Thomas J. Baltimore Jr. ’91 & Hillary D. Baltimore
Dorothy Neal Batten ’90 *
Frank Batten Jr. ’84 & Aimee C. Batten *
E. Thayer Bigelow Jr. ’67 *
Stacy H. Bolduc ’90 & John P. Bolduc ’90
William D. Cannon Jr. ’68 + & Nancy Cannon
Susan J. Chaplinsky + G. David Cheek ’79 & Katherine P. Cheek
James S. Cheng ’87 & Jeanette Wang Cheng
Gordon Crawford ’71 & Dona Crawford
Hugh Cullman
William K. Daniel II ’91 & Robin W. Daniel
Robert G. Doumar Jr. ’88 & Noelle Doumar
John O. Downing ’82 & Frances vS Downing
Charles G. Duffy III ’87 *
Franklin S. Edmonds Jr. ’95 & Pamela F. Edmonds
Louis G. Elson ’90
Lawton W. Fitt ’79 & James I. McLaren *
John D. Fowler Jr. ’84 & Corey P. Fowler
Peter M. Grant II ’86 & Colleen Grant
Bret W. Holden ’88 & Jeanne Marie Holden
Bill Huyett ’82 & Lauren Huyett
Thomas V. Inglesby ’84 & Joan W. Inglesby
John B. Jung Jr. ’84 & Connie B. Jung
Peter D. Kiernan ’79 & Eaddo H. Kiernan
Martin L. Killgallon II ’72 & Deborah Killgallon *
William C. Killgallon TEP ’76 & Susan Killgallon *
Mark J. Kington ’88 & Ann Kington
Philip W. Knisely ’78 & Patricia Knisely
Robert E. Lamb II ’70 & Charlotte Lamb
Bruce R. Lauritzen ’67
John G. Lert Jr. ’73 & Devin A. Lert ’21
Lawrence Lewis Jr. + & Janet P. Lewis + *
Elizabeth H. Lynch ’84 & Daniel S. Lynch ’84
Thomas C. MacAvoy + & Margaret M. MacAvoy + J. Huston McCollough II ’75 & Joan S. McCollough *
Barclay McFadden III ’76 & Jane Perry McFadden
Albert N. Morgan Jr. ’72 & Carla H. Morgan
Morris S. Smith Foundation, Trustees Sterling, Larry and Mei Franklin
Marshall N. Morton ’72 & Caroline Morton
J. Byrne Murphy ’86 & Pamela Murphy
Paul A. Murphy +
G. Ruffner Page Jr. ’86 & Virginia W. Page
Zhiyuan “Jerry” Peng ’03 & Ying Hu
Harry T. Rein ’73 & Susan D. Rein
Douglas A. Scovanner ’79 & Mary M. Scovanner
Mary Buckle Searle ’86 & Stewart Searle
Jack T. Siegel ’67 + & Alice H. Siegel *
Henry F. Skelsey ’84 & Susan W. Skelsey
Shannon G. Smith ’90
E. Roe Stamps IV & Penny Stamps +
Wallace Stettinius ’59 & Mary Gray Stettinius
Henri A. M. Termeer ’73 + & Belinda Herrera-Termeer
Bruce R. Thompson ’90
Warren M. Thompson ’83 & Danielle Stoessel Thompson
Lilo Simmons Ukrop ’89 and R. Scott Ukrop ’89
William P. Utt ’84 & Carolyn S. Utt
Bradley J. Waitzer MBA/JD ’87 & Terry Waitzer
Nancy Shepherd Webb ’77 & David N. Webb ’77
Thomas E. Worrell Jr. ’71 *
Jeffrey J. Yao ’01 & Charlene Mao
* Founding Member + Deceased
Principal and Major Gifts
Principal and major gift donors continue to power the innovations that matter most within the Darden experience. Their generosity is essential to advancing key priorities through the Powered by Purpose campaign: faculty, thought leadership and curricular innovation, scholarships, student experiences, Darden Grounds Master Plan, technology and innovation, and emerging strategic priorities of the School. This list recognizes donors who made cumulative commitments of $100,000 or more between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024.
$50 million and above
David M. LaCross ’78 & Kathleen O. LaCross
$5 million to $9.99 million
Stephen E. Bachand ’63 & Phyllis Bachand
$1 million to $2.49 million
Susan J. Chaplinsky +
$500,000–$999,999
Michael Simon Augins ’99
Martina Hund-Mejean ’88 & Bruno J. Mejean
Jeffrey J. Yao ’01 & Charlene Mao
$250,000–$499,999
Carol E. Anderson ’94 & Robert D. Anderson
Charles G. Duffy III ’87
Gregory B. Graves ’89 & Jiselle B. Graves
Carolyn S. Miles ’88
Michael E. O’Neill ’74 & Patricia J. O’Neill
Stamps Scholars Program
Anand E. Stanley ’03 & Tiffany Stanley
$100,000–$249,999
Anonymous (2)
Allison Bridges ’01 & Dr. C. Lee Bridges, Jr.
A. Hazen Burnet ’69 & Sarah M. Burnet
J. Scott Carter ’99 & Ann B. Carter
James A. Cooper ’84 & Stacy Cooper
Thomas L. Cordle Jr. ’65 +
Richard D. Crawford ’74 & Barbara J. Crawford
John O. Downing ’82 & Frances vS Downing
James Kegebein Dunton ’62 +
Frank E. Genovese ’74 & Susan L. Genovese
Andrea Price Goodman ’84 & Donald W. Goodman ’84
Leslie Peyton Gordon ’89
Betsy N. Gorton ’04 & David Gorton
Peter J. Hicks ’74 & Kathryn V. Hicks
Elizabeth H. Lynch ’84 & Daniel S. Lynch ’84
Emmett English McLean ’84
Mark C. Mead ’90 & Susan G. Mead
Garth Monroe ’05
Donald E. Morel Jr. TEP ’97 & Lauren Morel
Dennis Michael Ortiz ’04
John W. Parsons ’89 & Ellen T. Parsons
Carl E. Peoples ’94 & Stephanie Peoples
Carolyn Piotrowski
Matthew Joseph Reintjes ’04 & Janine Bernasek Reintjes
Brian Rhodes ’09 & April Rhodes
Joyce E. Rothenberg ’85 & Mace Rothenberg
Frank M. Sands Jr. ’94 & Julie Logan Sands
Robert Winston Smith ’87 & Teresa Smith
Shannon G. Smith ’90
Edward C. Swindler ’84 & Barbara J. Swindler
Bruce R. Thompson ’90
Lilo Simmons Ukrop ’89 & R. Scott Ukrop ’89 + Deceased
Cornerstone Society
The Cornerstone Society celebrates those who follow in the footsteps of Presidents James Monroe, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson in leaving a legacy through a planned gift to the University of Virginia. Through designations to Darden in wills, living trusts, retirement plans, gifts of life insurance, charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts, members of this society secure the success of Darden for future generations of purpose-driven leaders.
Anonymous
Nina Abdun-Nabi ’82 +
James C. Allison ’82 & Tracy Allison +
Kathryn A. Alsegaf ’93 & Hadi Alsegaf ’93
Carol E. Anderson ’94 & Robert D. Anderson
Michael Simon Augins ’99
John E. Baber III ’66 & Ann Baber
Rose R. Barry
David A. Beach ’69 & Carolyn H. Beach
Melvin D. Beale ’76 & Ann J. Beale
Victor A. Bell, Jr. ’67 & Jean G. Bell
Stephen D. Benson ’71 & Victoria F. Benson
Mary K. Boler ’88
C. Clinton Bolte ’72 & Mary T. Bolte
Lawrence Brett III ’79 & Robbin A. Brett
S. Gregg Brooks ’09 & Chandra Brooks
Mary Buckle Searle ’86 & Stewart A. Searle III
R. Stuart Bush ’80 & Carla S. Bush
David P. Campbell Jr. ’95 & Jennifer Campbell
William Daniel Cannon Jr. ’68 + & Nancy Cannon
Robert Huntington Carlile ’66
Kristin R. Carlock ’93 & Ronald C. Carlock Jr. ’93
Thomas Yates Catlett ’86
I. Bruce Cauthen III ’84 & Nancy Price
Christopher J. Chapman ’73 & Mar y L. Blackwell-Chapman
Samuel M. Chappell III ’82 & Nancy B. Chappell
G. David Cheek ’79 & Katherine P. Cheek
J. Gordon Clayton ’69 & Katherine J. Clayton
Susan C. Coogan ’82
James A. Cooper ’84 & Stacy Cooper
Richard D. Crawford ’74 & Barbara J. Crawford
R. Scott Creighton ’82
Richard P. Dahling ’87 & Nancy L. Sanborn
James R.V. Daniel III ’59 & Colleen H. Daniel
Richard M. David ’81 & Lauren David
George A. L. David ’67
Norwood H. Davis Jr. TEP ’75
William A. Dawson ’67
Edward G. Dinwiddie ’58 + & Elizabeth D. Dinwiddie
John Livermore Dodge ’59 +
Basil M. Duncan III ’90
Peter M. Dunn ’81
James K. Dunton ’62 + & Nancy Hilton Dunton
Franklin S. Edmonds Jr. ’95 & Pamela F. Edmonds
Karen K. Edwards ’84
Kelly W. Eldridge ’02
U. Bertram Ellis Jr. ’79
Charles H. Foster Jr. ’67 & Diane R. Bates
Paul L. Fowler Jr. ’81 & Sandra J. McDiarmid
Giles R. Fox ’90
Catherine J. Friedman ’86 & Jon R. Duane
Thomas J. Friedmann ’90 & Amy D. Anderson
John P. Frye Jr. ’71 & Jerrie S. Frye
Linda Jeanette Gabbard ’85
Michael J. Ganey ’78
Palmer P. Garson ’83 & Douglas D. Garson
Frank E. Genovese ’74 & Susan L. Genovese
John M. Geraghty ’72
David W. Goodrich ’73 & Julie Houk Goodrich
Mark R. Gordon ’79 & E. Leigh Gordon
Gregory B. Graves ’89 & Jiselle B. Graves
George H. Groves ’73 & Jimmie Winn Groves
Elizabeth M. Hagood ’89 & D. Maybank Hagood ’89
Conrad Mercer Hall TEP ’83
Brenton Shaw Halsey +
Eugene W. Hansen ’76
Edward H. Hawfield ’75 & Nancy S. Hawfield
Justin Hicks ’21 & Amy Margaret Bourett
Emma Hill ’78 & Michael K. Minter ’78
John P. Hodgson ’87 & Malia Blythe Jeffers
Mary M. Hoobler ’88
Martina Hund-Mejean ’88 & Bruno J. Mejean
Claire C. Hyde ’80 & William L. Hyde Jr.
Burdett L. Ives ’67 + & Elinor B. Ives
Michael Kender ’87 & Lucretia H. Kender
John B. Kishman ’82
Ryan P. Knauss ’00 & Christina M. Knauss
David M. LaCross ’78 & Kathleen O. LaCross
Mark C. Lamarre ’90
Harry D. LeTourneau ’73 & Terry Revell LeTourneau
Amanda Lozano ’09
Donald A. Lucchesi ’79 & Elizabeth Lucchesi
Douglas S. Luke Jr. ’66 & Sarah C. Mullen
James C. Magill Jr. ’79
Herbert R. Martens Jr. ’78
Barclay McFadden III ’76 & Jane P. McFadden
Carolyn S. Miles ’88
Raleigh C. Minor
Marsha L. Montgomery ’80 & George A. Mitchell III ’80
Garth Monroe ’05
Clifford D. Moore III ’81
M. Eileen O’Hara ’89
Richard J. Parsons ’80 & Yvette Parsons
William H. Payne II ’22
Lewis F. Payne Jr. ’73 & Susan K. Payne
Jeremy D. Phelan ’74
Jerome C. Philpott ’88 & Ann S. Philpott
Carolyn Powell Piotrowski
Dana E. Quillen ’76 & Paul J. Mierzejewski
Michele J. Rankin & Owen K. Rankin
Ryan D. Rayborn ’10 & Jessica Rayborn
Robert E. Reeve ’85
Harry T. Rein ’73 & Susan D. Rein
William F. Richmond ’76
Katherine Duff Rines
Dean Bentley Roberson ’86 & Debra Mullins Roberson
Joyce E. Rothenberg ’85 & Mace Rothenberg
Abby A. Ruiz de Gamboa ’04 & Alber to A. Ruiz de Gamboa
James L. Rumsey ’57
Michael L. Santoro Jr. ’74 & Martha C. Santoro
Thomas A. Saunders III ’67 + & Mary Jordan Saunders
Frederick B. Schmidt-Fellner ’85 & Terri W. Schmidt-Fellner
Martha A. Shenkenberg ’88
John Sherman, Jr. ’73 & Martha R. Sherman
John W. Sinwell ’60 +
Thomas A. Smallhorn ’94
Anthony W. Smith ’87 & Elizabeth R. Smith
Robert M. Smith ’77 & Karen E. Connolly
Robert W. Smith ’87 & Teresa Smith
T. Kent Smith ’84 & Mary L. Smith
Susan Nancy Sobbott ’90
Robert E. Spekman & Susan K. Snyder
Allan W. Staats ’62 + & Barbara G. Staats +
Anand E. Stanley ’03 & Tiffany Stanley
George Stelljes III ’88
Wallace Stettinius ’59 & Mary Gray Stettinius
John R. Strangfeld Jr. ’77
Gerald R. Strauss +
Claire M. Terry ’80 & Theodore L. Terry II ’80
Warren M. Thompson ’83 & Danielle Stoessel Thompson
Thomas D. Tichenor ’11
James P. Totten ’85 & Josephine Totten
Ronald E. Trzcinski ’71 & Patricia Trzcinski
Charles A. Tysinger ’99 & Virginia C. Tysinger
Lilo Simmons Ukrop ’89 & R. Scott Ukrop ’89
John F. Vaccaro ’97
Nicholas P. Valdrighi ’65
Steven C. Voorhees ’80 & Celia Voorhees
Carroll M. Warfield ’81
Thomas B. Whelan II ’77 & Claire F. Whelan
Steve Whisenant & Emilye H. Whisenant
R. Van Whisnand ’68 & Campbell B. Whisnand
Gary R. Wilhite ’84
Howard P. Wilkinson Jr. ’73 & Carolyn N. Wilkinson
J. Richard Wilson ’57 & Anne Wilson
Charles T. Wingo ’69
Robert C. Woodworth ’73 & Joyce Woodworth
Jianwei J. Yao ’01 & Wenjing Wei
Douglas C. Young ’80 & Cynthia H. Young
+ Deceased
Leading Supporters of the Darden Annual Fund
EXECUTIVE CIRCLE: $100,000 and above
James Alan Cooper ’84 & Stacy Cooper
Frank M. Sands Jr. ’94 & Julie Logan Sands
SPONSORS’ CIRCLE: $50,000–$99,999
Anonymous
Charles R. Cory ’82 & Kimberlee Scott Cory
Gregory B. Graves ’89 & Jiselle B. Graves
Robert John Hugin ’85
Martina Hund-Mejean ’88 & Bruno J. Mejean
Donald E. Morel Jr. TEP ’97 & Lauren Morel
Douglas A. Scovanner ’79 & Mary M. Scovanner
Bruce R. Thompson ’90
Steven C. Voorhees ’80 & Celia Voorhees
FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE: $25,000–$49,999
Jane Parke Batten
John Andrew Bugas ’86 & Maryann Horgan Bugas
J. Scott Carter ’99 & Ann B. Carter
Gordon Crawford ’71 & Dona Crawford
Terrence D. Daniels ’70 & Courtnay S. Daniels
Louis G. Elson ’90
Lawton W. Fitt and James I. McLaren Foundation
John D. Fowler Jr. ’84 & Corey P. Fowler
Stuart Mays Frantz ’84 & Ella P Frantz
Thomas M. Fulcher Jr. ’86
Frank E. Genovese ’74 & Susan L. Genovese
Peter M. Grant II ’86 & Colleen Grant
Huntington A. James ’94 & Molly K. James
Richard Irwin Kellogg ’72
Philip William Knisely ’78 & Patricia Knisely
Randee Massey & William B. Massey Jr.
Rebecca C. Massey & William E. Massey Jr.
Albert Neuble Morgan Jr. ’72 & Carla H. Morgan
Brian Rhodes ’09 & April Rhodes
Randolph Scott Seibert ’09 & Aimee Perron Seibert
Robert Winston Smith ’87 & Teresa Smith
Robert C. Woodworth ’73 & Joyce Woodworth
LEADERS: $10,000–$24,999
Steven C. Angeli ’94
Yukiyoshi Aoyama ’03
Dorothy Neal Batten ’90
David Allen Beach ’69 & Carolyn H. Beach
Scott C. Beardsley & Claire Dufournet Beardsley
Brian C. Bednar ’97 & Rebecca B. Bednar
Richard E. Berry ’94
Stacy H. Bolduc ’90 & John P. Bolduc ’90
Alice Cary Brown
George Hurley Brown
W.L. Lyons Brown III ’87 & Susanna S. Brown
David Buchanan ’20
Mary Buckle Searle ’86 & Stewart A. Searle III
A. Hazen Burnet ’69 & Sarah M. Burnet
Tawana Murphy Burnett ’04 & Blaine Burnett
Edward John Casey Jr. ’84 & Holly M. Casey
John Milton Childress II ’83
Pablo Ignacio Ciano ’00 & Silvia Maulhardt
H. William Coogan Jr. ’82 & Theresa Kost Riddle
Jesse Van Crews ’77 & Vanessa Crews
Steven D. Cunningham ’11 & Rebecca Um Cunningham
Guillaume M. Cuvelier ’91
Navninder K. Dalla ’23 & Ranbir Singh
James R.V. Daniel III ’59 & Colleen H. Daniel
William Kenyon Daniel II ’91 & Robin W. Daniel
Travis Danysh ’12
Ryan Michael Davis ’07
Debra D. Draughan ’84
Basil M. Duncan III ’90
Nancy H. Dunton
Franklin S. Edmonds Jr. ’95 & Pamela F. Edmonds
Richard C. Edmunds III ’92 & Kathy Edmunds
Arnold B. Evans ’97 & Joyce H. Evans
David W. Faeder ’84
James Alan Ferency ’84 & Alise L. Ferency
Lee R. Forker Jr. ’63
Ann H. Fowler ’95 & Frederick L. Fowler III ’95
Christopher Edward French ’84 & Rhonda H. French
Catherine Joan Friedman ’86 & Jon R. Duane
Thomas J. Friedmann ’90 & Amy D. Anderson
Martha L. Gangemi ’87 & Michael Gangemi ’86
John Matthew Geraghty ’72
Andrea Price Goodman ’84 & Donald W. Goodman ’84
Kirsti W. Goodwin ’02 & Matthew T. Goodwin
William H. Goodwin Jr. ’66 & Alice T. Goodwin
Ira Harris Green Jr. ’90 & Susan M. Green
Owen D. Griffin Jr. ’99
Richard Allen Haight ’89 & Franziska Haight
Constance J. Hallquist ’91
Robert D. Hardie ’95 & Molly G. Hardie
E. Hooper Hardison Jr. ’88 & Ann M. Hardison
William A. Hawkins III ’82 & Sharon D. Hawkins
Daniel Blaustein Hirschhorn ’88
Bret W. Holden ’88 & Jeanne Marie Holden
Andrew C. Holzwarth ’09 & Michelle Holzwarth
Robert Luther Huffines ’92 & Lisa G. Huffines
Margaret M. Jacobsen ’87 & Richard Carl Jacobsen Jr. ’89
John Paul Kanan ’06
Rosemary B. King ’91 & Martin G. King ’91
Mark J. Kington ’88 & Ann Kington
David Michael LaCross ’78 & Kathleen O. LaCross
Linwood Allen Lacy Jr. ’69 & Constance C. Lacy
Beverly B. Ladley ’92
Robert E. Lamb II ’70
Michael B. Lanahan ’74 & Leslie H. Lanahan
Douglas R. Lebda ’14 & Megan Lebda
Stephanie M. Leouzon ’89 & Eugene H. Leouzon
Lemuel Ethan Lewis ’72 & Sandra W. Lewis
Wendy Wei Liu ’03 & Jimmy Jianzhong Wei ’02
Amanda Lozano ’09
William B. Luckert ’04 & Sara K. Luckert
John D. Malgieri ’07
Emmett English McLean ’84
Peter Charles Meisel ’86 & Susan Meisel
The Melville Foundation
Michael W. Meredith ’17
Carolyn S. Miles ’88
Melissa M. Monk ’08
Edmond N. Moriarty III ’87
Marshall Nay Morton ’72 & Caroline Morton
Byrne Murphy ’86 & Pamela Murphy
Wayne Brasher Nelson III ’81 & Cheryl N. Nelson
Adair B. Newhall ’09 & Kathryn M. McCann-Newhall
W. Olin Nisbet ’92
Ernest Mitchell Norville ’84 & Carla S. Norville
Dennis Michael Ortiz ’04
Gene Ruffner Page Jr. ’86 & Virginia White Page
Louise C. Parzick ’86 & Joseph Edward Parzick
William H. Payne II ’22
G. Patrick Phillips ’73 & Deborah Phillips
Dominic Michael Pomponi ’05 & Kimberly Pomponi
Harry T. Rein ’73 & Susan D. Rein
Steven S Reinemund ’78 & Gail Timbers Reinemund
Matthew Joseph Reintjes ’04 & Janine Bernasek Reintjes
David T. Richardson ’94 & Mary Towns Richardson
Katherine L. Rios ’11 & Luis G. Rios Murrieta ’11
Margaret H. Roberts ’01 & Justin J. Roberts
Thomas E. Robinson ’73
Joyce E. Rothenberg ’85 & Mace Rothenberg
Henry Fulton Skelsey ’84 & Susan W. Skelsey
Erik A. Slingerland ’84
Shannon G. Smith ’90
Susan Nancy Sobbott ’90
Thespina D. Spivey ’01 & Jon C. Spivey ’99
Anand Emmanuel Stanley ’03 & Tiffany Stanley
George Stelljes III ’88
Jennifer O. Styslinger & Mark J. Styslinger
Mark Brady Templeton ’78 & Yvonne Shuler-Templeton
Warren Michael Thompson ’83 & Danielle Stoessel Thompson
David Reid Townsend ’00
Timothy Paul Treadway ’79
Lilo Ukrop ’89 & Scott Ukrop ’89
Robert Stephen Ukrop ’72 & Jayne B. Ukrop
Zachary G. Upcheshaw ’15
William Phillips Utt ’84 & Carolyn S. Utt
Nicholas P. Valdrighi ’65
Edward West Valentine ’93 & Laura Valentine
Allan Jeremiah Vartelas ’85
Charles S. Vosmik ’89
Thomas R. Watjen ’81 & Nanette A. Watjen
John Oliver Wynne Jr. ’04
Richard S. Youngman ’76
Marietta Edmunds Zakas ’82 & Dennis L. Zakas + Deceased
POWERED BY PURPOSE
Darden Society
This group of annual supporters demonstrates commitment to the School through gifts of $2,500 or more per year (or $1,000 for the four most recent graduating classes).
Margaret M. Jacobsen ’87 & Richard Carl Jacobsen Jr. ’89
David Charles Johnson Jr. ’84 & Caroline D. Johnson
John Paul Kanan ’06
Matthew Andrew Kaness ’02 & Theresa Kaness
John K. Keppler ’02 & Dianne Keppler
Rosemary B. King ’91 & Martin G. King ’91
Kevin A. Klau ’02 & Erin Klau
Linwood Allen Lacy Jr. ’69 & Constance C. Lacy
Beverly B. Ladley ’92
Robert E. Lamb II ’70
Michael B. Lanahan ’74 & Leslie H. Lanahan
Reginald W. Lathan ’87
James E.C. Leavitt III ’85 & Rhonda Leavitt
Douglas R. Lebda ’14 & Megan Lebda
Stephanie M. Leouzon ’89 & Eugene H. Leouzon
Ross S. Levine ’08 & Lauren Jacob Levine
Lemuel Ethan Lewis ’72 & Sandra W. Lewis
Nicole McKinney Lindsay ’99 & Josiah S. Lindsay ’02
Wendy Wei Liu ’03 & Jimmy Jianzhong Wei ’02
Donald Albert Lucchesi ’79 & Elizabeth W. Lucchesi
William B. Luckert ’04 & Sara K. Luckert
John D. Malgieri ’07
Seton G. Marshall ’09 & Katie B. Marshall
Emmett English McLean ’84
Peter Charles Meisel ’86 & Susan Meisel
James K. Meneely III ’97 & Jennifer R. Meneely
Michael W. Meredith ’17
Carolyn S. Miles ’88
Curtis John Miller ’02
E. Benjamin Mix III ’86
Melissa M. Monk ’08
Edmond N. Moriarty III ’87
Marshall Nay Morton ’72 & Caroline Morton
L. Paul Nelson II ’77 & Lee Melchor-Nelson
Wayne Brasher Nelson III ’81 & Cheryl N. Nelson
Adair B. Newhall ’09 & Kathryn M. McCann-Newhall
W. Olin Nisbet ’92
Ernest Mitchell Norville ’84 & Carla S. Norville
Jansen Noyes III ’74
Dennis Michael Ortiz ’04
Gene Ruffner Page Jr. ’86 & Virginia White Page
Louise C. Parzick ’86 & Joseph Edward Parzick
Mark R. Patterson ’87 & Thea Jennie Lewis Patterson
William H. Payne II ’22
David T. Pearson ’11 & Sarah M. Pearson
Dominic Michael Pomponi ’05 & Kimberly Pomponi
Harry T. Rein ’73 & Susan D. Rein
Steven S Reinemund ’78 & Gail Timbers Reinemund
Matthew Joseph Reintjes ’04 & Janine Bernasek Reintjes
David T. Richardson ’94 & Mary Towns Richardson
Katherine L. Rios ’11 & Luis G. Rios Murrieta ’11
Margaret H. Roberts ’01 & Justin J. Roberts
W. Gregory Robertson ’70
Kevin W. Schuyler ’97
Erik A. Slingerland ’84
Thespina D. Spivey ’01 & Jon C. Spivey ’99
Kathryn Welsh Thompson ’94
Warren Michael Thompson ’83 & Danielle Stoessel Thompson
David Reid Townsend ’00
Timothy Paul Treadway ’79
Robert Stephen Ukrop ’72 & Jayne B. Ukrop
Zachary G. Upcheshaw ’15
Nicholas P. Valdrighi ’65
Allan Jeremiah Vartelas ’85
Charles S. Vosmik ’89
Thomas R. Watjen ’81 & Nanette A. Watjen
David M. Williams ’82 & Marsha Williams
John Oliver Wynne Jr. ’04
Clifford Miller Yonce ’97 & Susan Yonce
Richard S. Youngman ’76
Ian Thomas Zabor ’02
Marietta Edmunds Zakas ’82 & Dennis L. Zakas
FELLOWS: $5,000–$9,999
Anonymous (2)
Jay Scott Adams ’92 & Monique S. Adams
Firas J. Al-Barzinji ’15
L. Bradford Armstrong ’74
Scott F. Bass ’97 & JoEllyn Bass
Frank Batten Jr. ’84 & Aimee C. Batten
Randolph H. Batten ’12
Karen L. Beatty ’03 & Graham Ryan Beatty ’03
Thomas J. Benjamin ’08
Edwin I. Berkowitz ’97 & Maryann Berkowitz
Thomas Edward Bettcher ’75 & Barbara C. Bettcher
Ari D. Blum ’02
Helen M. Boudreau ’93
Turner A. M. Bredrup ’94 & Catherine Bredrup
Edward P. Brickley ’98
Allison S. Bridges ’01
Jennifer Souers Briggs ’14
Mark Craig Bronfman ’84 & Lisa Bronfman
Stephen G. Brooks ’09 & Chandra Brooks
Fayette Brown III ’67 & Laurie W. Brown
Diane S. Brownlee & Earl R. Brownlee II
William H. Carter ’99 & Erica Lynn Carter
John L. Castleman ’93 & Elizabeth P. Castleman
Andrew Chambers ’11
James S. Cheng ’87 & Jeanette Wang Cheng
Mark Andrew Christian ’86 & Melissa V. Christian
Thomas Scott Coleman ’79 & Yasmine Z. Coleman
Michael Colin Connolly ’03
Halsey M. Cook Jr. ’91
Sheri S. Cook ’93
Preston S. Copenhaver III ’86 & Sarah Copenhaver
John D. Cote ’13
Martin James Curran ’84 & Susan Sager Curran
Ravenel B. Curry III ’67
Edward A. d’Agostino Jr. ’85
Reginald de Villiers ’99
Michael Albert DeCola ’77 & Lee F. DeCola
Kathryn Roberts Dinneen ’12 & Brian P. Dinneen ’11
Elizabeth D. Dinwiddie
Margaret Wilson Doherty ’84 & James Joseph Doherty ’83
Christopher C. Donahue ’15
Jonathan R. Ebinger ’93
Catherine B. Edwards ’85 & Steven Ray Edwards ’85
David S. Edwards ’93
James J. Edwards Jr. ’93 & Laura S. Edwards
Frank R. Ellett ’93 & Heather L. Ellett
Warren F. Estey ’98 & Linda E. Estey
Albert Hugh Ewing III ’71 & Susan Ewing
Elizabeth Feidler ’17
Thomas Crawford Frame ’82
Theresa O. Frankiewicz ’87 & Charles A. Frankiewicz
Alyssa M. Franklin ’05
Janis Freeland & James R. Freeland
Eric Freeman ’68
Jon M. Friar ’11
Howard Stanley Furman ’85 & Jacquelyn Sachs Furman
Michael A. Gaffney ’08 & Lise J. Willingham
Robert A. Gary IV ’77
Gerald Carl Gonzenbach ’85
John Kirby Graham ’87
Diana Romney Gray ’79 & William Gray ’78
Lawrence Lewis Gray ’92 & Freddie Gray
Maggie Gray ’17 & Jay Reynolds
Phillip S. Green ’11 & Hitomi Green
Stephen Kirkman Grimm ’83
James Randall Groch ’85 & Mignon Groch
Irving M. Groves III ’77
Scott P. Gutterman ’95 & Cristina Gutterman
Elizabeth Hagood ’89 & Maybank Hagood ’89
Thomas Parsons Haling ’77
William Randolph Harrison ’86 & Paula B. Harrison
Jennifer S. Hayes ’01 & Brandon Coleman Hayes ’01
Graham Scott Hetzer ’84 & Katherine W. Hetzer
John P. Hodgson ’87 & Malia Blythe Jeffers
Richard R. Hollington III ’91 & Sarah Hollington
Michelle B. Horn ’95 & John A. Horn
Sonia LaRosa Hounsell ’99 & Patrick John Hounsell ’99
Chris A. Howe ’94 & Joseph M. Zuber IV ’94
William Irvin Huyett ’82 & Lauren M. Huyett
Claire C. Hyde ’80 & William L. Hyde Jr.
John M. Imbriglia ’09 & Gillian Scanlon Imbriglia
Marcien B. Jenckes ’98 & Sabrina A. Cellarosi
Dearing Ward Johns
Gary Thomas Jones ’74 & Elizabeth R. Jones
Carolyn Anne Keating ’92
David Blair Kelso ’82 & Sara E. Kelso
Michael J. Kennedy ’90 & Robin A. Kennedy
Robert Francis Kibble ’72
Mark Kieffer ’11 & Karlyn Kieffer
Gabrielle King ’71
Kenneth F. King ’93 & LaDonna M. King
Andrew Paul Kingman ’84
Peter S. Kirby ’91 & Kyoko O. Kirby
Melynda M. Klausner ’91 & Mark R. Klausner ’91
James Edward Kluttz ’74 & Dorothy Lewis Kluttz
Thomas M. Knauer ’89
Rudolph Krediet ’06
Bruce Edward Kulzer ’85
Susan Frederick LaKosh ’78
John Devaney Lane III ’10
James Page Lansdale ’84
Paige G. Lauster ’92 & Steffen Michael Lauster ’92
T. Gaylon Layfield III ’75 & Melissa H. Layfield
Charles D. Leddy ’03
Wengang Li ’04
William W. Lien ’05 & Sarah Goldberg Lien ’05
Richard Scott Lindahl ’91
Grant Nelson Lischick ’19
Richard A. Longstaff ’92
Kai Lu ’05 & Tze-Liang Chiam ’04
Jane R. Lundquist ’80
R. Jeffrey Lymburner ’92
Elie W. Maalouf ’89 & Kathleen T. Maalouf
James B. Mackey ’98 & Heidi B. Mackey
C. Michael Mayer ’74
Sherry McCray ’05
Jay Middleton McDonald ’71
Gavin A. McFarland ’97 & Natasha C. Zarrin
Max Marvin McFarlin ’70
Harold W. McGraw IV ’07
Scott F. Meadows ’15 & Sarah Nalls Meadows
Rajan Jitendra Mehra ’93 & Karuna Mehra
Fernando Z. Merce ’98 & Kelly C. Buckley Merce
Lenora Midyette ’95 & Justin M. G. Hunter ’95
Thomas L. Milan TEP ’87
J. Clifford Miller III ’68
Michele C. Minton ’96 & Paul A. Minton ’96
Margaret A. Montague ’01
Roy J. Moore ’86
Dennis T. Morgan Jr. ’96 & Elizabeth J. Morgan
Kenneth D. Morgan ’68
John D. Munford III ’87 & Elizabeth H. Munford
Zell Murphy II ’92
Julie G. Murray ’96 & Philip W. Murray ’96
Nikhil Nath ’00
Lewis L. Nelson ’17
Ann H. S. Nicholson ’01
Sandra Norris ’87 & John P. McGlynn
Lisa T. Nyberg ’89 & Matthew M. Nyberg ’89
Justin Neville Obletz ’03
Talmadge O. O’Neill ’95 & Renata O’Neill
Nathaniel Montgomery Osborne Jr. ’83 & Claire Osborne
Michael Thomas Paradis ’16 & Deana Paradis
Timothy E. Parker ’01 & Elizabeth Parker
Richard M. Paschal ’89 & Lura Paschal
William J. Passer ’96
David Goddard Perry ’84
Lara K. Port ’08 & Benjamin D. Port ’09
Theodore W. Price ’68 & Carol B. Price
Peter D. Prowitt ’81 & Nancy G. Prowitt
John Thomas Pruitt ’15
Larry J. Puglia ’90 & Sandra Marie Puglia
Robert Eugene Reeve ’85
Christopher Todd Rehberger ’15 & Michelle P. Rehberger
Todd Walter Riggs ’02 & Jennifer Riggs
Brett M. Robertson ’08 & Heidi Bennett Robertson
Carol Fri Robinson ’87 & Martin L. Robinson
Flavia C. Rotta ’04 & Joao M.C. Rotta ’04
Michael Douglas Ruppert ’00
Michael L. Sandridge ’98 & Danielle W. Sandridge
Nicholas P. Sargen
Nina F. Scherago ’86
Meme Y. Scherr ’96 & Peter Jeremy Scherr
Glenn Scherrer ’08 & Hilary Kathleen Scherrer
Peter W. Schmidt ’74 & Rencie C. Schmidt
Francine Newton Shanfield ’87 & Robert Jacobs Shanfield ’87
George Fitzhugh Shipp ’82
Ricardo Berardinelli Silva ’86 & Amelia W. Silva
Jessica Pohl Sinnarajah ’07 & Jason Sinnarajah ’07
Thomas A. Smallhorn ’94
Emily Follin Smith ’85
Cynthia K. Soledad ’02 & Burke Morton
Monica Spencer Green ’97 & Holcombe T. Green III
John Robert Strangfeld ’77
Christopher Ryan Stringer ’01
Bradley J. Sullivan ’07 & Laura H. Sullivan
Sarah E. Sutton ’10 & Michael E. Sutton ’10
Naomi E. Tam ’93 & Thomas R. Klenke ’94
Leslie L. Tarkington ’69 & Marcus M. Tarkington ’69
Lynn H. Thomson
Russell E. Toney ’99
Helen Mary Troy ’81
Paige H. Van Buskirk ’10 & Brett L. Van Buskirk ’10
Guilford D. Ware Jr. ’91 & Elizabeth E. Ware
Nancy Jacqueline Webb ’77 & David Newton Webb ’77
Susan P. Webb ’84 & Jean-Francois Dreyfus
Seth E. Webber ’99
Melissa V. Weiler & Robert William Weiler
Elizabeth Kirk Weymouth ’94 & Philip B. Weymouth III ’93
Jay S. White Jr. ’97
John P. White ’01
Anson Damien Williams ’04
Steven D. Williams ’06
Daniele M. Wilson ’11
Mary Reaves Wimbish ’97
James William Wininger ’04 & Heather Wininger
Jose Maria Zertuche ’00 & Virginia Valcarcel Zertuche
Sallye C. Zink ’77
Alfonso M. Zulueta ’87
DEANS ROUNDTABLE: $2,500–$4,999
Brad Edward Akard ’07
Richard Ainsworth Morris Jr. ’01 & Suzanne W. Morris
Derek Bernard Allen ’22 & Abigail Allen
Anna Maria Anthony ’96 & Peter Bradley
Eliza Hannah Appleton ’22
Jacquelin U. Aronson ’00 & Scott Philip Aronson ’99
Eileen O’Shea Auen ’89
Sandeep Singh Aujla ’04
Keith F. Bachman ’89
Haoding Bai
Michael N. Bailey ’10 & Amelia P. Bailey
Kelly Baker ’89 & Whitney Castedo Ellerman
Lisa R. Baker ’92
John Michael Balay ’89
Sherrill P. Bandlow ’85 & Joseph L. Bandlow Jr. ’85
George E. L. Barbee ’67 & Molly J. Barbee
James F. Barter Jr. ’12
Elizabeth J. Bartholomew ’84
Lucien L. Bass III ’65 & Mary B. Bass
Robert W. Beasley ’14 & Jessica Lynn Beasley
Victor A. Bell Jr. ’67 & Jean G. Bell +
Stephanie Tharpe Bennett ’09 & Adam D. Bennett ’09
JoAnn Nolen Bertges ’83
Divya Bhansali ’00
Arup Bhattacharjee ’09
David James Blair ’82
William A. Boffa ’06 & Christina Pappas
Christopher B. Boggs ’98 & Caroline Boggs
Amico Boon
Toni N. Bowden ’96 & A. Bruce Bowden ’96
Michael T. Bowersox ’07 & Elizabeth Devane Bowersox
Soledad H. Boyle ’01 & Blair P. Boyle ’01
John J. Bradley Jr. ’13 & Lisa Werner ’13
Adam C. Branham ’17
Thomas Paul Brennan Jr. ’04 & Michelle Lynn Brennan
William M. Brewster ’10
Mark W. Bridgers ’97
Stephen W. Bright ’82 & Nancy S. Bright
Austin Brockenbrough IV ’98 & Karen K. Brockenbrough
F. Dixon Brooke III ’06 & Robyn S. Brooke
Steven A. Broz ’98
Eric B. Brune ’10 & Carrie G. Brune
Amy S. Buckley ’97 & Richard E. Buckley
Reid N. Buckley ’89
Hacker Caldwell ’79 & Kitty Caldwell
William F. Calliott ’67
Claire M. Cappio
Cameron Scott Cardozo ’99 & Kathryn Cardozo
Cheryl Samson Carson ’86 & David Bruce Carson ’86
Suki Stone Carson ’85 & John C. Carson Jr.
Kent D. Carstater ’96
Elia Fabiola Carter ’02 & Adam Penn Carter ’02
Jordan C. Casserley ’20
Susan Catherwood
Christopher Joseph Chapman ’73 & Mary L. Blackwell-Chapman
Philip C. Chen ’87
Audrey Chen ’97
Sandhya K. Chhabra ’17 & A. Bobby Chhabra
Nicolas M. Choumenkovitch ’92
Jeffrey L. Clark
Michelle Turek Cobb ’22
Robert E. Collier ’10
Kyle Patrick Collins ’18
Barbara J. Competello ’89
Jorge Conde-Berrocal ’11 & Jennifer F. Conde
Peter B. Conn ’04 & Elizabeth H. Moody ’04
Sarah Roy Coogan ’16 & Henry William Coogan III ’16
Susan Christian Coogan ’82
Hutch Corbett ’99
Devon M. Corrigan ’06 & Sean Michael Corrigan ’05
Clayton C. Cosby ’97 & Christine C. Cosby
Peter Robert Costa ’99 & Catherine G. Costa
Thomas E. Coulbourn Jr. ’95 & Sterling K. Coulbourn
Catherine Babcock Cranor ’80
Walter C. Crenshaw V ’12
Donna Lynnette Crowder ’10
Andrew G. Crowley ’11
Margaret J. Cunningham ’89
Astrid L. D’Souza ’12 & Gerard Aden
Jill Renee Davis Blake ’91 & Alric Christopher Blake
Cory Michael Davis ’07 & Shannon L. Davis
Henry Adams Davis ’69
Phyllis Elaine Dawson ’84
Tamara Harvey de Dios ’94 & Jorge L. de Dios ’94
W. F. deButts ’89 & Barbara S. DeButts ’89
Peter V. Del Presto ’85 & Nancy B. Del Presto
Nathan A. DeLuke ’11 & Nichole L. DeLuke
Kelly Clark Denner ’18 & Michael Alexander Denner ’18
Jill B. Dixon ’99 & Jeffrey S. Dixon ’99
Jennifer L. Dresback ’03 & Brian Scott Kohler ’18
George T. Eastment III ’72
Ariel Eckstein ’95 & Kerri Olson
Zhana M. Edmonds ’19
Karen K. Edwards ’84
Frank Tazewell Ellett ’65 & Lucy R. Ellett
Jonathan D. England ’06
Joyce Jennings Ernst ’87 & Michael Ashley Ernst ’86
Joffre Scott Essley ’88
Ernest James Ferland Jr. ’98 & Susan E. Ferland
Sarah J. Finlayson ’79 & Lindley G. DeGarmo
Michael Fairleigh Finnegan ’07
Champe A. Fisher Jr. ’89 & Anne B. Fisher
Linda L. Fisher ’78
Caitlin C. Fitzmaurice ’11
Ryan J. Flury ’08 & Sarah C. Flury
Joseph B. Folds III ’91 & Lynn S. Folds
Arthur Eugene Foster ’63
J. Carter Fox ’63 & Carol Spaulding Fox
Jonathan Daniel Fraade ’84 & Rita Appel
Scott Frank ’23
John Preston Frye Jr. ’71 & Jerrie S. Frye
David Leeland Gaines ’85
David A. Galper ’98 & Holly Galper
Mark Philip Garside ’01 & Catherine Hopkins Garside
Harold W. Geisel ’70 & Susan L. Geisel
Lisa A. Genova ’87
Angenette Meaney Gerber ’16 & Matthew J. Gerber ’06
Jeff Manuel Giller ’92
James P. Glauser ’74
David W. Goodrich ’73 & Julie Houk Goodrich
Roxane Ivy Googin ’85 & Kent Winterholler
Jacqueline Grace ’10
Michael H. Graham ’79
Patrick Clifford Graney IV ’07 & Dabney Edwards Graney
Susan S. Gregory ’82 & Andrew S. Gregory
Brandon P. Guichard ’14 & Caitlin M. Guichard
Summer Kassir Haltli ’10 & Brennan M. Haltli
Paul T. Hamaguchi ’70 & Tomoko Hamaguchi
Edward S. Han ’93
Maureen E. Harrell ’08
Christopher Peter Harris Jr. ’98 & Dana A. Lightsey Harris
Vickie Y. Hayashigatani ’96
Scott M. Headd ’12 & Nicole Morgan Keats Headd
Taylor P. Heaps ’13 & Abby Heaps
Carolyn Vogt Heim ’77 & Donald J. Heim Jr. ’77
Pamela G. Heller
Anne G. Hennessy ’91 & Peter Robert Hennessy ’86
Kristin B. Herendeen ’89 & Paul Sanford Herendeen ’83
Debra Herndon ’23
Craig M. Herron ’92 & Georgey Herron
Justin Ho ’99
Charles C. Hogge Jr. ’11 & Anne Hogge
Suzanne Rosenkranz Hoglund ’86 & Robert Nels Hoglund ’86
Harriet Thurston Holderness ’76 & James Luebchow
Hans G. Horne ’90
Andrew Paul Houlahan ’66
Jennifer Kaye Huggins ’04 & Quincy Huggins
Kristen S. Huntley ’87
Edward Peter Imbrogno ’85 & Annette M. Imbrogno
Hickory Club
Founded in 2005, the group honors alumni who have made a gift for at least three consecutive years and is named after Hickory, the loyal black Labrador of former Dean Charles C. Abbott.
2,800 MEMBERS
Evan A. Iverson ’09
Gen A. Izutsu ’15 & Teel Izutsu
J. W. Ransom James ’01 & Michele K. James
Robert L. James Jr. ’89
Monica Jasty ’15
Cynthia K. Jed ’04 & Justin L. Jed ’04
Melissa C. Jenkins ’16
Frederick Emerson Jenney ’81 & Cynthia Lund Jensen
Kendall Jennings ’12
Wei Jin ’99 & Wen V. Zhang
Thomas Edward Johnstone ’88 & Cindy Johnstone
T. Reginald Jones ’11
Bradley J. Jordan ’98 & Stephanie Jordan
Bryce Allan Judd ’03 & Sarah Catherine Judd
David Christopher Junta ’22
Karen Juul-Nielsen ’78 & Richard Leslie Garnett ’75
Kathryn M. Kaish ’86
Arnon Katz ’09 & Mor Katz
Maureen E. Keegan ’17
Michael Kender ’87 & Lucretia Harris Kender
Brian H. Kennedy ’80 & Barbara T. Kennedy
James S. Key ’68 & Carolyn R. Key
David Mitchell Khtikian ’05
Elizabeth A. Kidder ’15
James Edward Kjorlien ’77 & Deirdre Kjorlien
Noah D. Knippa ’08
Kevin M. Kosefeski ’08 & Kelly C. Kosefeski
Nathan A. Kredich ’97
Venu J. Krishna ’95
Markus A. Kritzler ’04
John Eugene Ladany ’84
Joel Robert Lanik ’05
Timothy Marks Laseter ’84 & Jody S. Laseter
Reid Alexander Lathan ’18
Howard C. Lawrence ’62
Shawn A. Lawson ’91 & Aeon L. Cummings ’91
Paul M. Leggett ’04
Tyler Howard Leinbach ’88
Larry J. Lenhart ’90
Michael B. Lewis ’07
Xiang Liu ’05
Jared Harrison Love ’07
Sheri L. Lucas ’13
C. H. Randolph Lyon ’67 & Evelyn H. Lyon
William Howard Lyon ’00
Timothy Engelhardt Madel ’02
James C. Magill Jr. ’79
Daniel P. Mahoney ’08 & Tucker B. Mahoney
Joshua T. Mallett ’14
William A. Maner IV ’90 & Allison B. Maner
Kristina F. Mangelsdorf ’94
David Boyd Manley ’75
Romina B. Manson ’03 & Jeffrey Manson
Todd R. Marin ’89 & Fiona Kotur Marin
Philip Bernt Marsel ’17
Irenee D. May Jr. ’84
Paul Joseph McAuliffe ’83 & Jill P. McAuliffe
Mark Emory McCall ’91
Elizabeth Quin McCann ’08 & John R. McCann Jr. ’08
Roy Wheatley McDowell ’87 & Barrie J. McDowell
James F. McIntyre ’97
Anne Kind McKenna ’19 & Ryan D. Smith ’19
John Godfrey McLean Jr. ’85 & Susan A. Giles McLean
Dana M. McNamara ’14
Abram Craddock McWane III ’22
Alexandra Medack ’20
Noelle Marie Mendez-Villamil ’04 & Vikas Chawla ’04
Melissa Lijek Mendro ’10
Brendan Shane Miniter ’16 & Paulette Miniter
Rexwell Leon Minnis ’22
Jeanne Leslie Mockard ’90
Elizabeth Dale Moffett ’88 & Dean Matthew Powell
Tami M. Moore ’09 & Andrew J. Moore
Tiffani Chantelle Moore ’16
W. Ted Moore ’74 & Mary N. Moore
Juan A. Morales ’18
J. R. Moran
Betsy M. Moszeter ’11
Thomas Michael Neir ’88 & Sally Otten
Catherine M. Neis Croucher ’93
Elizabeth G. Nicol ’10
Dana Leff Niedzielska ’97
Charles M. Nifong Jr. ’02
Benjamin K. Noland ’11
Walker J. Noland ’03 & Mary-Margaret Bivens Noland
Philip K. O’Bannon ’15
Patricia Obermaier Anderson ’92 & Jeffrey A. Anderson
Alison C. O’Connor ’14 & Jonathan C. O’Connor ’14
R. Timothy O’Donnell ’81 & Michelle Kane O’Donnell
Gregory Stephen Suellentrop ’16 & Holly Suellentrop
Connee B. Sullivan ’82 & Kent C. Sullivan
Jenelle Hammes Sullivan ’99 & Daniel P. Sullivan ’99
Brian M. Sutton ’07 & Sarah K. Sutton
Ichiro Suzuki ’84
Stephen Craig Sweeney ’07
Bryan Richard Takvorian ’21
Vincent W. Talbert ’96
Samuel Vose Tallman Jr. ’71
Christopher P. Tanco ’92
Thomas K. Tattersall ’04 & Kelly E. Tattersall
Ann H. Taylor ’85 & Peter R. Taylor
Thomas A. Taylor Jr. ’85 & Juliette L. Taylor
Peter F. Ten Eyck ’89 & Lisa Ten Eyck
Morton G. Thalhimer Jr. TEP ’59
Deborah B. Thomas ’89
Rodney M. Thomas ’99
Susan C. Thomas ’13
Emily M. Thornton ’21
Jodi Lynn Thrasher ’05 & Santhosh George Varughese ’05
Michael K. Tierney ’96 & Janet P. Tierney
Joaquin Rodriguez Torres ’01
Meredith B. Tutterow ’99 & Samuel T. Tutterow ’97
Nogiomwan Uwaze Udevbulu ’06
Jennifer H. Valentine ’19 & Robert B. Valentine
Patricia D. Van Belle ’94 & David G. Shanahan ’87
Marianne M. Van Meter ’84
Stacy Brown Vermylen ’75 & David B. Vermylen
Curtis William Voges ’88 & Donna Jourdan Voges
Elizabeth Voynov ’09 & Ivo Voynov ’09
David Lawson Waldman ’15 & Marian Leitner-Waldman
Gerrud Wallaert TEP ’18
Jennifer Baker Walsh ’10 & Robert M. Walsh ’10
William Jason Ward ’03
Gordon H. Watkins ’66 & Kay M. Watkins
Chad E. Weber ’12 & Katherine F. Weber
Collin David Weber ’18
Robert M. Weber ’91
John W. Wehrenberg ’94
Meghan A. Welch ’10
Roger Livingston Werner Jr. ’77 & Karen Werner
Laura Shields West ’23
Lily E. West ’12
Elizabeth Breiner Wetmore ’93
Thomas B. Whelan II ’77 & Claire F. Whelan
R. Van Whisnand ’68 & Campbell B. Whisnand
Martha C. White ’94
Gary Ray Wilhite ’84
Howard P. Wilkinson Jr. ’73 & Carolyn Nunley Wilkinson
Robert E. Willen ’95 & Cynthia E. Siedman-Willen
Catherine Cranton Williams ’12 & Christopher Davis Williams
Christin G. Willis ’13 & Jeffrey M. Willis ’13
Rebecca Marie Wilson ’96
Josef Karl Winkler ’00
Charles Howard Witmer ’83 & Meryl B. Witmer
Christopher John DiBiagio Wood ’12 & Leslie N. Wood
Keith Woodard ’75 & Patricia B. Woodard
Peter Woodbury ’91
Mary A. Woodford ’78
Martha Gray Woodruff ’11 & Justin Robert Woodruff
Kurt W. Woolley ’06 & Heather Woolley
Jennifer Crutchfield Worth ’11
David Francis Woynerowski ’02 & Elisabeth Woynerowski
Landon R. Wyatt III ’82 & Edith H. Wyatt
John Stuurman Wyper Jr. ’79
John Alan Young ’92 & Rebecca A. Young
Xing Zeng ’08
ABBOTT ASSOCIATES: $1,000–$2,499
Ryan Edward Amorosso ’23
Olamide Raimat Amosu ’23
Alexander Terry Arinsmier ’23
Clare A. Atzert ’23
Allan Gregory Barmak ’23 & Julie G. Barmak
Rachel Barnes ’21
Jeffrey Bazydlo ’21
Phillip Bianchi ’24
Sharon Blackborow TEP ’24
Frederick William Blickle IV ’22
Katherine DeWolfe Brown ’23
Ryan Nathanael Carlson ’23
Emily Ann Corelli ’23
Sean Timothy Crane ’22
Juliet King Daum TEP ’22 & Clay P. Daum
Jack Seymour Deeter ’24
Jonathan Edward Dengel ’23
Rachel Madeline Edwards ’22
John Peter Elsea ’23
Benjamin Michael Engleman ’21
Pablo Alfredo Fleitas Halaburda ’23
John David Forbes ’23
Owen Baughman Fry ’20
Daniel Richard Fuhrman ’22
Katherine G. Gordon ’22
Matthew Scott Gray ’23
Emily Anne Greene ’23
Steven James Gribschaw ’23
Asa Harrington ’23
Dave Heimbach TEP ’22
Jake Walter Heller ’23
Justin Hicks ’21 & Amy Margaret Bourett
Megan Elizabeth Huntsinger ’23
Sebastian Izurieta ’23
Claritza Elizabeth Jimenez ’21
Tyler Kelley ’23 & Justus Kelley
William Higginson Kelly ’22
Erika C. Keough ’23 & Scott M. Keough
Andrea Shemel Key ’23
Susanna Klein ’22
Mercedes Campbell Lee ’23
Jessica G. Lukens ’23
Larry Manross TEP ’24
Boban Markovic ’23
Linda Nicole McCleish-Lopez ’23
Robert Lawrence McMurtry ’22
Alexander Guillermo Merida ’23
Mitsumasa Nakagawa TEP ’24
George Sperry Ordway ’22
Darrell Ian Pacheco ’23 & Rena Pacheco
Min Kyu Park TEP ’24
Jonathan Pascoe ’24
Pamela Delores Peace ’24
Mathieu Joseph Philie ’23
Quinn H. Rhi ’23
Mary Winston Richardson ’22
Valentina Sara Rizo Rodriguez ’23
Remington Jeffrey Roth ’23
Mike Rowell TEP ’24
Alexandra Joy Ruark ’22
Matthew M. Saer ’23
Colin Scott Gribble Smith ’23
Rachel Elizabeth Smolkin ’23
Mary Catherine Stabler ’23
Catriona Maida Stadtler-Ayer ’22
Bahara Stapelberg ’23
Leah Duffy Svoboda ’23
Amy Taylor ’24
Martin Vargas Del Rio ’23
Nichole Marie Villanueva ’22
Gregory T. Waldrip ’22
Jianming Wang ’22
Stephanie Ross West ’23
Richard John Wheelock ’23
Huan Zheng ’22 + Deceased
REUNION GIVING
Reunion Giving allows classes to align philanthropy to impact the future of Darden and honor its legacy of excellence. This list recognizes reunion gifts and commitments from 1 July 2023 through 30 June 2024.
Pillars is published by the Darden School Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the Darden School by promoting philanthropic support from alumni, friends and corporations; managing endowment funds for the School’s exclusive benefit; operating Darden’s top-ranked Executive Education & Lifelong Learning programs; and owning The Forum Hotel on the Darden Grounds.
Questions, comments and address changes should be directed to: advancement@darden.virginia.edu or Darden School Foundation
Office of Advancement
P.O. Box 7726
Charlottesville, Virginia 22906-7726 USA
Senior Associate Vice President of Advancement
Samantha Hartog
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Juliet K. Daum (TEP ’22)
Editor & Writer
David Buie-Moltz
Copy Editor
McGregor McCance
Design
Geoff Molinaro
Photography
Ines de Estrada; Stephanie Gross; Markus Kritzler; Sam Levitan; Jack Looney; Andrew Shurtleff; Robert
A.M. Stern Architects; Tahija Foundation; Susan Wormington
