Pillars | Fall 2023

PIL L ARS U N I V ER S I T Y O F V I R G I N I A | DARDE N SCH OOL OF BU SINE SS | ISSU E 30 | FALL 2023

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MESSAGE FROM DARDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP

A NEW YEAR AT DARDEN, FULL OF PROMISE

FY23 Results:

Alumni Fuel Powered by Purpose Campaign to New Heights RECORD-BREAKING YEAR Alumni commitments for the fiscal year hit $33.1 million, propelling the Powered By Purpose campaign beyond its initial milestone two years ahead of schedule. Commitments now total $406 million as of 30 June 2023.

SIGNIFICANT IMPACT When considering matching funds and gifts designated for Darden but held elsewhere, the campaign’s influence has surpassed $500 million.

ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT A notable 70 percent of Darden alumni have contributed to the campaign since it began.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • New planned giving reached $8.2 million.

• A record 52 major gifts of more than $100,000.

• Nineteen donors made their first major gift.

• The Darden Annual Fund received $5.8 million, a 2 percent uptick from the prior year.

The start of a new academic year always brings with it a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation. For those who might be new to our community or unfamiliar with recent developments, this year is particularly special. The excitement is even more pronounced as we welcome a diverse and gifted cohort of students and faculty, including those enrolling in our newly revamped Ph.D. program. Interim Dean Jeanne Liedtka’s heartfelt welcome to new students, portraying Darden as an “extraordinary place” where faculty and staff are dedicated to student transformation, truly embodies our community spirit. Our incoming class, with students from 38 countries, showcases Darden’s global reach and unwavering commitment to excellence.

As you have probably heard by now (!), Darden has risen to No. 3 in the U.S. business school rankings by Bloomberg Businessweek. This significant leap, up six places from last year, reflects the collective dedication of our community, particularly our alumni. Your steadfast support and belief in our mission have played a pivotal role in this achievement. The alumni and student commentary included in the rankings, emphasizing our “great professors and academic environment” and the “focus on the actual quality of the educational instruction,” speaks volumes about the value of a Darden education. It makes me proud all over again to be a Darden alumna.

In this issue of Pillars, we highlight our FY23 fundraising milestones.

We celebrated the achievement of Milestone I of the Powered by Purpose campaign in April, with contributions exceeding $406 million. This monumental success, reached two years ahead of our target, showcases the unwavering support of our alumni. A detailed report on the impact of Milestone I on Darden will be shared with all this fall. We’re also thrilled to announce the launch of Milestone II, aptly named Faculty Forward.

Dive into the feature story on the next page to discover more about this effort and how you can be a part of it.

Serving as the interim president of the Darden School Foundation has been a fantastic journey for me. I am truly grateful to the staff, alumni and especially to the immediate past chair of the Darden School Foundation Board of Trustees, Martina Hund-Mejean (MBA ’88), and our new chair, Frank M. Sands (MBA ’94), for the opportunity to serve. As we usher in a new era, I’m also excited to introduce the incoming president of the Darden School Foundation, Robert Weiler. With his extensive experience, stemming from 16 years at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, combined with his passion for Darden’s mission, Robert is perfectly positioned to lead us into the future.

Lastly, I encourage you to peruse the honor roll at the end of this issue, which acknowledges our generous donors from the past fiscal year. To each and every one of you who have contributed, thank you. Your generosity and belief in our mission continue to elevate Darden.

• The alumni giving rate climbed to 33 percent, with boosts in both annual fund contributors and total donors.

Sincerely,

• The “Day for Darden” 24-hour fundraising challenge exceeded its goal of 1,000 donors, raising close to $900,000.

Carolyn Miles (MBA ’88) John Alden Purinton Jr. Professor of Practice Senior Adviser to the Dean Interim President of the Darden School Foundation

FACULTY FORWARD: Elevating Darden’s Excellence The Darden School isn’t just a place; it’s a feeling, a sense of purpose that resonates with those who walk our halls.

Our alumni have propelled the Powered by Purpose campaign beyond expectations, raising more than $406 million and achieving our first milestone two years ahead of schedule. This generosity has transformed our faculty, with more than $136 million, including UVA matching dollars, enabling the creation of 28 new professorships and numerous funds to honor Darden legends.

But our journey isn’t over. As we approach the campaign deadline of 30 June 2025, we’re focusing on our next ambitious milestone: Faculty Forward.

THE HEART OF DARDEN: OUR FACULTY Our faculty aren’t just educators; they’re life-changers.

They architect the “aha moments” that transform lives.

Dean Emeritus Bob Bruner captures this sentiment: “The most meaningful part of my experience at Darden

over my 40 years here is the look of aha in the eyes of the students. As they grasp that calculation, that dilemma presented in the case, the application of that concept to the wider world becomes clear. They see the difference they can make in the world using that idea. From that classroom, from that moment, that’s an extraordinarily important impact on the lives of our students.”

THE CASE FOR SUPPORT: A CRUCIAL CROSSROADS We’re at a pivotal moment, now among the world’s elite business schools, thanks to our faculty — the heart of Darden. But this heart needs care.

We face challenges: filling new faculty

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FAC U LT Y F O RWA R D positions, offering competitive salaries and providing the resources our faculty need to excel. The cost of inaction isn’t just financial; it’s risking what makes Darden unique.

Faculty Forward isn’t just a campaign slogan; it’s a call to action. It’s a movement to ensure our future remains extraordinary.

THE FINAL WORD AND NEXT STEPS: SEIZING THE SYNERGY OF TEACHING AND RESEARCH Professor S. “Venkat” Venkataraman says it best: “It’s not just about great teaching. It’s about teaching great things.” Our faculty consistently deliver the best educational experience, intertwining leading-edge research and practical ideas.

The opportunity is right in front of us. Let’s reciprocate the life-changing investment our faculty made in us by elevating Faculty Forward. Let’s ensure Darden continues to set the standard for excellence, where heart and mind coalesce and teaching and ideas are inseparable. Let’s ensure the heartbeat of purpose at Darden never falters.

Priorities for Faculty Forward • Hire, retain and develop the next generation of star professors.

• Preserve and strengthen our transformational learning experience.

• Grow Darden’s thought leadership infrastructure.

• Invest and promote ideas that change the world.

ELEVATE DARDEN’S LEGACY Discover how to champion Darden’s future at giving.darden.virginia.edu. For tailored guidance, contact Deputy Vice President for Advancement Samantha Hartog at +1-434-982-2151 or HartogS@darden.virginia.edu.

Today’s young faculty are hard at work becoming the master teachers and global thought leaders Darden expects them to be. So, they are teaching, doing research and creating new class materials. All at once. It’s no small feat.”

— JEANNE LIEDTKA Interim Dean and United Technologies Corporation Professor of Business Administration

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Investing in the Future: Five Opportunities 1

Fuel Faculty Excellence — $55M: Through a dedicated endowment for faculty excellence, we’re not just revitalizing the Faculty Office Building; we’re setting the stage for groundbreaking collaborations and research.

This strategic investment attracts and retains the world’s leading educators, reinforcing Darden’s position as a global powerhouse in business education.

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Lead in Business Ethics and Societal Impact — $35M: A visionary endowment for the Institute for Business in Society propels Darden to the forefront of business ethics and societal impact, pioneering initiatives in DEI, ESG and sustainability.

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Shape the Next Era of Business Intelligence — $50M: With the Business Institute for Data and Intelligence, Darden emerges as the trailblazer in ethical and innovative tech applications in the business landscape.

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Elevate and Innovate Teaching Excellence — $30M: The Center for Transformational Learning is set to redefine Darden’s teaching legacy for the modern era. This center is designed to supercharge faculty development, revolutionize curriculum, pioneer advanced case writing, and harness technology for state-of-the-art coaching and feedback.

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Pioneer the Evolution of Modern Finance — $30M: Transforming the Mayo Center for Asset Management into the Institute for Global Capital Markets, Darden boldly steps into the future of finance, exploring realms like venture capital, private equity and real estate, setting new standards in the financial sector.

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t the heart of every Darden success story is the indelible mark of its faculty. Adair B. Newhall’s (MBA ’09) journey from Darden’s classrooms to his pivotal role as a partner at StepStone Group attests to this influence.

As he assumes the chair of Faculty Forward, Milestone II of the Powered by Purpose campaign, we delve into his Darden experiences and the mentors who steered his path.

Who are the faculty members who influenced you during your time at Darden?

I have three. First, Ed Freeman was instrumental in expanding my thought process. He taught me not just ethics but also how to communicate effectively and precisely. Second, the late Susan Chaplinsky was immensely supportive outside of class. Her mix of humor, deep analysis and Midwestern sensibilities made her stand out. Lastly, Brandt Allen had a significant impact on me. Even though I didn’t aim to become an accounting professional, his encouragement and our personal relationship meant a lot.

What motivated you to take on the chair role for Faculty Forward?

Q&A: FROM CL ASSROOM TO BOARDROOM: THE FACULT Y INFLUEN CE BEHIND THE CHAIR OF FACULT Y FORWARD

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The quality of the people at Darden influenced my decision. I’ve had positive interactions with key figures like Jim Cooper (MBA ’84), chair of Milestone I, and Dean Beardsley. My passion for teamwork, which I nurtured during my time playing baseball in college, makes me value collaboration and collective achievements.

What does it signify for Darden to reach the $400 million Milestone I goal ahead of schedule?

The campaign’s success underscores the strength of our leadership. Despite initial doubts about achieving our goal within the set timeline, we trusted the process, realizing that many care deeply about our community. They simply needed the right engagement approach. In the startup world, leaders set seemingly impossible tasks, providing regular feedback and KPIs. They guide you step by step through these challenges. Similarly, this campaign’s success is a result of such leadership. Though we might not foresee every detail, I’m confident we can achieve even greater goals in the future.

Why focus on faculty for Milestone II?

The caliber and dedication of our faculty are what truly distinguish Darden from other business schools. At UVA, not only did I receive a top-notch education, but I also felt empowered. I organized a venture summit while managing my coursework, and throughout, I experienced unwavering support and invaluable training from my professors. Recognizing that I’ve benefited from those who came before me, I now feel it’s my turn to give back and play my part in advancing our community’s mission.

Aha Moments at Darden Do you remember your transformative “aha moment” at Darden? That pivotal instant when a challenging idea suddenly made perfect sense, thanks to a dedicated professor ? You’re not alone. Generations of Darden How did your experience at Darden influence your career journey?

My career ambitions were bifurcated: I aspired to either be a Major League Baseball player or become a venture capitalist. The latter prevailed. Every career move I made was deliberate, from investment banking in San Francisco, joining startups in life sciences, attending Darden for my MBA, engaging in company creation in San Diego in the healthcare sector to my tenure at Greenspring Associates and now the StepStone Group.

Venture capital, for me, is not just about financing but fostering lasting relationships that can span generations but are fragile enough to be broken in one exchange. My family’s venture capital legacy dates back to the 1950s, and I’m passionate about furthering that legacy by generating goodwill and paying things forward.

Being a part of Darden has its unique benefits. It immerses me in research and exposes me to the next wave of talent. The energy and innovation I witness among the students are invigorating. I relish the opportunity to mentor and guide those who might be newcomers to the venture capital space, steering them toward successful ventures and startups.

alumni owe similar transformative moments to our world-class faculty.

ADAIR B. NEWHALL (MBA ’09) RECOUNTS: I was taking my fourth Ed Freeman class. At that point, the content didn’t matter. I just reveled in learning from him. It was my Second Year, and I was taking an elective acting class.

Kindly, Ed invited the entire class to his home for dinner, and the next day in class, we were asked to explain in extreme detail what we ate, what we discussed, how our food or drink tasted, and how we felt.

For some reason, it struck me after this class that I wasn’t being descriptive or detailed enough with my communication. Why was this wine special? How did it taste? What ingredients made our food more savory? What was it about our discussion that stood out? Was I focused on being in the moment and answering genuinely?

At times, humans have a tendency to go through the motions. However, Ed Freeman forced us to be more aware of our surroundings, the most minute items, and most importantly, the people. He implored our class to be more descriptive and precise with our communication.

Reflecting back, I’m amused but not surprised that it wasn’t a mathematical formula or accounting principle that stood out to me, but instead, communication that needed to be enhanced. Yes, I had

Since you brought up baseball, is there an accomplishment you’re proud of?

many “aha moments” during my time at Darden, but most importantly,

During my junior year, I set the state record with 41 RBIs and hit seven home runs. This achievement was notable especially when Mark Teixeira was rising as a baseball star, and we played against his team multiple times a year. However, my record was surpassed within a few years, and it feels like my accomplishment has faded. I’m immensely proud of that time, as I was driven, had wonderful teammates, and a dedicated coach. Success often boils down to team dynamics and culture, which can elevate one’s abilities beyond expectations. In my professional journey, I aim to emulate this experience, being a good teammate, collaborating effectively and delivering consistent results.

friends, which advanced me most significantly. I remain grateful to Ed

it always came back to the people, the interactions with faculty and and the many faculty members who instilled confidence and purpose in my life. For that, I remain forever indebted and grateful!

Share your story: When you donate online, take a moment to relay your own transformative experience and thank the faculty who sparked it. We’ll ensure they receive your gratitude.

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DARDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW CHAIR WITH A STORY OF AMBITION & CHAN GE

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t the Darden School, stories of ambition, legacy and transformation reverberate. One such story is that of Frank M. Sands (MBA ’94), the new chair of the Darden School Foundation Board of Trustees. His story is a tapestry of commitment to family, an innovative approach to investment management and a deep-rooted connection to Darden.

BORN INTO THE DARDEN COMMUNITY Frank’s bond with Darden started at birth. Born to Darden alumnus Frank M. Sands Sr. (MBA ’63), he was influenced by the institution’s ethos and values from his earliest days. His father’s tales of Darden, coupled with his experiences as a professional investor, shaped the young Frank’s worldview. The dinner table often echoed with discussions about stocks, business trends and the evolving investment landscape. It was here that Frank first learned about his father’s pioneering growth philosophy in the investment sector, a philosophy that would later become the cornerstone of Sands Capital.

THE GENESIS OF SANDS CAPITAL The early 1980s marked a significant shift. Differences in investment philosophy with his partners led Frank’s father to leave his investment firm and move to Washington, D.C. He joined a small brokerage firm, and further refined his growth philosophy. Frank, then in college, dove into deep discussions with his father, shaping an evolving understanding of the investment world.

In February 1992, Frank’s father launched Sands Capital with a young and enthusiastic Frank by his side. The bold venture started with $57 million under management, a strategy focused on investing in true innovation and concentrating portfolios in the best companies. Frank’s father took considerable financial risks, going without income for three years to ensure the firm’s foundation was solid. The commitment paid off. Sands Capital became not just a business but a dream, a legacy and a testament to a unique investment philosophy.

FROM HOUSTON TO HOMECOMING While Sands Capital was finding its feet, Frank sought to broaden his horizons. He left the firm to attend Darden and, between his First and Second Year, secured an internship at the renowned Houston investment firm, Fayez Sarofim & Co. After graduation, he

joined the firm full-time and delved deep into the tech world, analyzing giants such as Microsoft, Intel and Cisco during the tech boom of the 1990s. These experiences would later prove invaluable.

Watching Sands Capital blossom from afar, Frank saw an opportunity and felt a calling. At the age of 32, he made a pivotal decision. He chose to return, join his father and take Sands Capital to unprecedented heights. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to both build a business and work with my Dad,” he remembers.

RETURNING TO ROOTS: A NEW ERA FOR SANDS CAPITAL In 2000, Frank returned to Sands Capital, then still a small firm with roughly $800 million in assets under management, one investment strategy and a staff of seven. Frank added his experiences from his stint in Houston, a fresh perspective and a global vision. Recognizing the changing landscape of the investment world, Frank pushed the firm to expand its horizons beyond domestic public markets.

Under his influence, Sands Capital began diversifying its investment strategies, venturing into emerging and international markets and exploring private equity and venture capital opportunities. This move was not just strategic but also visionary. Frank saw the potential of global markets long before they became the buzzword in investment circles. He believed that Sands Capital had to become a player on the global stage.

A DECADE OF TRANSFORMATION: 2008 AND BEYOND The year 2008 marked another significant milestone for Sands Capital. Frank took over leadership of the firm from his father, stepping into the role of chief investment officer and chief executive officer. This transition was more than just a change in titles; it heralded a new era.

With the global financial crisis, the challenges were manifold. But with strategic foresight, Frank ensured that Sands Capital not only weathered the storm but emerged stronger. He introduced innovative investment strategies, expanded the firm’s global footprint and emphasized a client-centric approach.

Frank recalls the early days of his leadership, “We saw more private companies competing with our public companies, and I knew we had to be there.” True to his

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A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP Today, as Frank stands at the helm of both Sands Capital and the Darden School Foundation Board of Trustees, his journey is a testament to the power of vision, the importance of adaptability and the impact of resilient leadership. From its early days as a “momand-pop startup” to its stature as a global investment firm, Sands Capital’s story is intrinsically tied to Frank’s beliefs, ambitions and unwavering commitment to excellence.

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word, by 2021, Sands Capital was managing roughly $80 billion in public equities and nearly $3 billion in private equity and venture capital. The firm’s global presence was undeniable, with clients in 45 countries and investments in 22 countries.

FACULTY FORWARD: A VISION FOR THE FUTURE As Frank takes on the mantle of chair of the Darden School Foundation Board of Trustees, he is deeply committed to Faculty Forward, Milestone II of the Powered by Purpose campaign. Recognizing the pivotal role that faculty play in shaping the minds and futures of students, Frank envisions Faculty Forward as a means to bolster Darden’s academic prowess.

“We always want to offer more scholarships and aid to promising people that we want to have be part of the Darden community,” he says. But beyond financial support, Faculty Forward represents a broader vision: to ensure that Darden continues to attract and retain world-class educators, researchers and thought leaders who can continue to deliver Darden’s transformational learning experience and improve it.

Frank’s commitment to Faculty Forward is deeply personal. Reflecting on his own time at Darden, he fondly recalls the faculty members who left an indelible mark on him. Professors such as Phillip Pfeifer, who taught marketing; Bob Bruner, who taught finance; and Alec Horniman, who taught leadership and development, were more than just educators; they were mentors, guiding lights and sources of those “aha moments” that transformed classroom learning into real-world wisdom. “I had moments with them where it was just pure learning,” Frank reminisces.

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Frank’s dedication extends beyond the realms of business and academia. He is a cherished member of YPO-Gold, a global leadership community of chief executives, spanning the Washington-Baltimore and Aspen chapters. His leisure moments are often spent in nature, hiking, biking or snowboarding. But relationships hold a particularly special place. He cherishes his family and friendships that have stood the test of time, understanding that long-standing bonds require nurturing. For nearly two decades, he has gathered a close-knit group of Darden ’94 classmates for an annual ski retreat — a testament to the value he places on authentic and joyous connections.

Frank is married to Julie Logan Sands. With a career in healthcare spanning three decades, Julie is an accomplished innovator. She’s an inventor with multiple medical device patents to her name and has shared her expertise globally. As the founder, chief executive officer and inventor of ReValve Solutions, she pioneers technologies to combat cardiovascular diseases.

Though her roots trace back to South Carolina, she spent significant years in La Jolla, California. Together, Frank and Julie are proud parents to Jackson, a senior studying biology and technology at the University of Southern California; Ella, a junior studying history at the University of Denver; and Hart, a sophomore at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. The Sands family, based in McLean, Virginia, often finds solace in the serene landscapes of Aspen, Colorado, and the familiar shores of La Jolla, California.

SCHOLARSHIPS BEHIND THE C AMERA AND BE YOND THE CL ASSROOM: MALCOLM STEWART ’S JOURNE Y TO UVA DARDEN

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n the heart of Silicon Valley, as a product manager at Makena Capital Management, Malcolm Stewart (Class of 2024) found himself drawn to creative pursuits alongside his work perfecting websites and editing conference footage.

Stewart’s journey crisscrossed academia, business, asset management and entrepreneurship before he eventually landed squarely at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

“My journey to Darden started while I was an undergrad at UVA,” remembers Stewart. Having studied at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and PubStewart shares how Darden School Foundation scholarships have empowered him to pursue his ideal career without financial constraints.

lic Policy, he was accepted to Darden’s Future Year Scholars Program. The program is a unique route to a prestigious MBA, allowing admitted students to work for two-to-five years before coming to Darden.

Taking his passion for media and communication from the corporate confines of Makena to the entrepreneurial realm, Stewart started his own photography and filmmaking venture. “I realized in my role at Makena that I was really enjoying the time I spent behind the camera working to create content and tell stories,” he says.

His story-telling skills, however, could only take him so far. “I knew nothing about accounting; I knew nothing about how to grow a business,” Stewart admits.

This thirst for deeper knowledge and the desire to fill the gaps he saw in the asset management world led him to Darden.

The decision to return to UVA wasn’t easy. Stewart considered several elite business schools. But what clinched his return to Darden was more than its transformational learning experiences. It was a program that matched his

aspiration to return to the world of asset management. “I did not see a lot of people that looked like me in asset management. There are not a lot of women, and there are not a lot of minorities,” he says.

The introduction to the Darden School Foundation’s Breakthrough Scholars Program — designed to foster a new generation of leadership in asset management — was serendipitous. Rather than moving away from asset management, Stewart saw an opportunity. “I could try and be a part of what changes it so that other people in the future could see people who look like me and want to choose that career, too,” he says.

For Stewart, the Breakthrough Scholars Program and the Consortium Fellowship were more than just scholarships: They were a a robust support system, propelling him forward. “Knowing that I’m going into an industry that I’m still learning a lot about, having the connections and having the family, so to speak, of the Consortium, has been helpful,” he says.

Discover the far-reaching impact of Darden School Foundation scholarship programs in aligning education with career aspirations.

For more on investing in scholarships, visit dardenfoundation.org/scholarships or email scholarships@darden.virginia.edu.

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INNOVATION FATHER-SON DARDEN ALUMNI LEVERAGE SUCCESS IN ROBOTICS TO SUPPORT RISIN G INN OVATORS

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almart’s recent acquisition of robotic technology company Alert Innovation Inc. represents the culmination of Founder/CEO John Lert’s (MBA ’73) remarkable career as an inventor and entrepreneur. It also marks the beginning of a new chapter, one he is co-writing with his son Devin Lert (MBA ’21) to cultivate future entrepreneurs and innovators at Darden.

The technology John created, Alphabot, is a robotic storage and retrieval system for fulfilling grocery orders. It is designed to make online grocery shopping more convenient for customers and profitable for retailers.

Today, when you order groceries through Instacart, for example, Instacart contractors or retail employees pick your groceries by hand. Reluctant to raise prices to cover the extra fulfillment costs of this system, the industry is search of automation solutions John Lert (MBA ’73) such as Alphabot.

It’s been a long time coming. John started thinking about reinventing the supermarket experience in the mid-90s.

“As an inventor,” he says, “I got very in-

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terested in the possibility of transforming this huge industry that I thought was ripe for innovation. Supermarkets had not changed how they worked in very significant ways over nearly a hundred years.” He imagined a world without checkout lines, where customers ordered their groceries on their PC and didn’t have to spend time browsing grocery aisles. “It took over my consciousness,” he says with a laugh. “I felt it would be a major benefit to customers as well as retailers.” So he invented the robots necessary to make the next generation supermarket a reality.

John’s vision gained significant ground when he formed a strategic partnership with Walmart and started Alert Innovation. Ultimately, Walmart acquired the company and has plans to deploy Alphabot systems on a massive scale. The acquisition was a major financial success for John and Devin, one that enables them to become generous in giving back. And so, the family philanthropy group named Alert Giving Fund was born.

John attributes his interest and expertise in inventing solutions for business problems to his time at Darden. “At my core, I’m a businessman,” he says.

John arrived at Darden with a bachelor’s degree in history from UVA and two years of service in the Army. He had a vague notion of becoming a “creative businessman” but lacked specific knowledge or experience in the business world. He opted for Darden as an accelerated learning path compared to on-the-job experience starting with an entry-level position. “I went on to a career in which, from day one, I was able to apply my knowledge and understanding of business … and have a more holistic view of my role.”

It wasn’t until three years after graduation from Darden that he discovered his talent for invention.

“The technology solutions were always focused on business problems and always about delivering business value, and starting and leading companies was the pathway to commercializing these inventions.

That is why I view Darden as being foundational to my success,” he says.

John’s experience influenced Devin, who started his career as a project manager in Washington, D.C. before joining Alert Innovation. Amid the company’s rapid growth, Devin decided to take a break from his role at Alert Innovation to pursue his MBA and nurture his own entrepreneurial aspirations. “Darden was an easy choice,” Devin says. “A lot of people from Darden go into investment banking and consulting.

But I think the education and experience Darden provides is just as valuable, if not more, to business owners and entrepreneurs.”

While at Darden, Devin received a Genovese Fellowship, which covers fees and tuition for student’s second year. Endowed with a $2 million gift more than 30 years ago by Frank E. Genovese (MBA ’74), the fellowship supports students who wish to become business owners or general managers. Genovese always wanted one of the fellows to one day make their own million-dollar gift to Darden — a wish that Devin Lert fulfilled when he and his father pledged $1.875 million to Darden through the Alert Giving Fund.

“I’m very fortunate to be the first Genovese Fellow to answer Frank’s call. It’s a blessing to have been part of such a successful venture early in my career and now to be able to give this gift back to an institution that means so much to me and my father,” Devin says.

“I know I won’t be the last Genovese Fellow to reach the milestone.”

I’m very fortunate to be the first Genovese Fellow to answer Frank’s call. It’s a blessing to have been part of such a successful venture early in my career and now to be able to give this gift back to an institution that means so much to me and my father.”

— Devin Lert (MBA ’21)

The Lerts’ gift will bolster the Batten Institute’s efforts to nurture budding entrepreneurs and innovators in the Batten Scholars program. These students have a history of entrepreneurial ventures, have shown outstanding performance in high-tech industries or have been acknowledged for their pivotal role in driving innovations across various business value chains.

The Alert Giving Fund will continue to focus on education as the Lerts make a positive impact on the world and fulfill their belief that the priviledge of wealth comes with responsibility. “I wanted Alert Giving Fund to be more than just writing checks,” says Devin. “I wanted to better understand these causes and how I can help beyond the financial support.”

In addition to education, Devin and his family have become key supporters of autism organizations in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

“Once the Walmart acquisition happened, it still didn’t feel real at first. Our whole family was kind of amazed, and just so proud of Dad for everything he has accomplished. But once reality sank in, we quickly started planning our philanthropy work,” says Devin.

“It was the one of the most rewarding and fun conversations I’ve ever been a part of.”

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THE GENEROUS SPIRIT BEHIND DARDEN ’S MOST AN TICIPATED ALUMNI BASH IN WASHIN GTON, D.C.

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hen it comes to supporting Darden, Porter White (MBA ’01) has a unique blend of generosity and style.

As the global head of management and enterprise business intelligence at Bloomberg LP, he’s already made his mark in the corporate world. Yet his allegiance to the Hickory Club, named in honor of Dean Charles C. Abbott’s beloved Labrador retriever, signifies his deep-rooted commitment to Darden. Beyond regular gifts to the Darden Annual Fund, Porter adds a personal touch by hosting an annual holiday bash for Darden’s Washington, D.C., alumni at his Logan Circle residence. A decade into this tradition, with nearly 200 guests showing up every year, his gatherings are the talk of the town. We sat down with Porter to chat about his fascinating journey from DreamWorks to Darden, and why the School holds such a special place in his heart.

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DreamWorks to Darden — sounds like a movie plot! How did that shift happen?

Well, after three years post-college, I landed a role at DreamWorks. Funny story, I even connected David Geffen to Steven Spielberg back in the day when they were forming the company. But after a while, I felt this pull towards the business side of things. I had friends who went to Darden, and they always spoke highly of it. Plus, Richmond has always been home. So, I gave it a shot, applied, and the rest is history: The dot-com bubble, joining a firm that IBM later acquired, a couple years at McKinsey, and now over 14 years at Bloomberg — it’s been quite a ride!

You seem so passionate about Darden.

What’s the story behind your generous spirit?

Darden really was a game-changer for me.

I mean, the way they teach, the core values, everything resonated. I felt that students genuinely understood what they were being taught. And when you get so much, you naturally want to give back, right?

Get Involved With Darden: Your Alumni Status in Action!

You’re all about keeping Darden’s spirit alive. How do you picture your role in its legacy?

Honestly, Darden’s legacy is pretty solid on its own.

But hey, I want to chip in! Hosting events, celebrating with the community — that’s my way. Ever since I got this big townhouse, it’s been a place I wanted to use to bring people together. Whether it’s a baby shower or a landmark birthday, it’s all about sharing joy and keeping that Darden flame alive.

Being a Darden alum isn’t just about holding a degree — it’s about ongoing involvement, connection and growth. Whether you’re looking to reignite your passions, step up in leadership or simply give back to the community that shaped your professional journey, there are numerous ways to stay active and engaged.

CHAPTER LEADERSHIP: Step up and steer the direction of your local Darden community. Your leadership can create ripples of positive change.

These events you host — what’s the real magic behind them?

CLASS & REUNION COMMITTEES: Nostalgic about your Darden

For me, it’s all about giving back but in a fun way. I mean, I do donate in the traditional sense, but these events?

They’re special. It’s heartwarming to see alumni bond, and even potential students getting a taste of the Darden spirit. It’s like one big family reunion every time.

memorable Reunion events. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for

If someone’s thinking about supporting Darden, what’s your pitch to them?

inclusivity and growth for all.

Jump in! It’s like joining a family reunion, even if you’re just starting out. Networking, parties, events — it’s all a testament to how tight the Darden community is. And hey, always remember to do it your way. For me, it’s no rules, just good vibes and camaraderie. But find what resonates with you and roll with it.

days? Reconnect with classmates and play a pivotal role in crafting the upcoming Reunion from 26–28 April 2024, especially if you’re in a class ending in 4 and 9 or in the Class of 2023.

AFFINITY AND WOMEN@DARDEN LEADERSHIP: Use your voice to uplift and advance diverse affinity groups at Darden, ensuring

HIRING OPPORTUNITIES: Have a vacancy in your organization?

Consider the Darden pool of talent — a mix of experienced alumni and fresh graduates ready to make an impact.

ADMISSIONS SUPPORT: Your Darden journey can inspire many.

Assist prospective students in understanding the transformative experience that awaits them.

ENGAGE AS A SPEAKER: The Darden classroom and student clubs always welcome alumni voices. Share your industry insights and experiences with eager students.

ATTEND, ATTEND, ATTEND: Make a note to join regional events, and keep that Reunion date saved. Your presence adds to the vibrancy of the gathering.

Ready to dive in? Let us know how you’d like to contribute. Simply fill out the Alumni Interest Form and chart your path to active engagement. Remember, every bit of involvement enriches not only the Darden community but also bolsters your professional network and profile. Be the change you wish to see!

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sions, that you needed both qualitative and quantitative to master the case material we waded through in our First Year.

In the world of media and sound bites, Chris Gale’s words have stayed with me for years. He once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” This quote had a profound impact on me then and still does now.

What drives your continuous support for the Darden Annual Fund?

very contribution to the Darden Annual Fund resonates, invigorating fresh endeavors and bolstering key programs at the School. Richard P. Dahling (MBA ’87), a senior consultant at Fiducient Advisors, has championed Darden for over three decades. A proud member of both the Darden Society and Hickory Club, Dahling is also the co-class agent for 1987 and served as reunion giving co-chair for his 35-year reunion. His class is behind the forthcoming Class of 1987 Outdoor Amphitheater, set to open in spring 2024. We sat down with him to discuss his enduring Darden ties.

What drew you to Darden initially?

I was admitted to three schools: Fuqua (Duke), what is now Ross (Michigan) and Darden. What really stood out was the day I spent at Darden. Within the first hour, I realized I’d been transported into a different world. It’s like the old Star Trek concept of getting beamed onto another planet. They handed me a case, expecting me to participate actively, even as a guest. And then they cold-called me: “Mr. Dahling, what do you think?”

At First Coffee, after the searing class experience, a group of students approached me, asking for my thoughts and offering assistance with my decision making. These initial moments were crucial, and you could sense the incredible energy in the place. It was a unique introduction to an environment that left an indelible mark.

Prior to my current position, I had the privilege of having a 23year career with Fidelity Investments. One of Fidelity’s most successful investors taught me a great lesson: take a small position in a company’s equity, and it’ll stay on your radar. You’ll keep learning about it, and the more you learn and like it, the more you invest in it.

That’s how I’ve thought about my relationship with Darden and the annual fund. I invested a small amount of money in the fund early, and as my Darden experience was reinforced and validated during my career, I invested more each year. Over time, the annual fund, as a proxy for the Darden brand, became a long-term holding in my portfolio, delivering returns in both my life and career that far exceeded my initial expectations.

With all its ups and downs, why have you remained steadfast in your commitment to Darden?

Having a long-term orientation helps, as does the good fortune of being a member of the extraordinary Class of 1987. Darden has had periods of great momentum and growth over the years but also times when transitions and retirements have created challenges. Regardless of those fallow periods, my classmates have loyally and fully embraced many aspects of Darden’s life; participating in the annual fund; teaching on Grounds; recruiting recent grads, and establishing scholarships and awards are just a few of their contributions to the School. Their actions reinforce my commitment and challenge me to find new ways to give back.

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Could you highlight a couple of Darden professors who made a significant impact on you?

While my career has been in finance, two marketing professors stood out: Chris Gale and Paul Farris. Chris had a qualitative orientation, and Paul was all about numbers and data. I learned quickly, and painfully at times, via lively class discus-

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Principal and Major Gifts

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Cornerstone Society

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Leading Supporters of the Darden Annual Fund

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Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results SOURCES OF FUNDS

4%

6%

49%

Tuition and Fees: MBA, MSBA and Ph.D. programs

23%

Restricted Endowment Draws and Current-Use Gifts: From alumni, corporations, foundations and friends

18%

Executive Education & Lifelong Learning and Hospitality: Non-degree offerings, Darden’s dining facilities and The Forum Hotel

6%

Auxiliary Businesses and Other: Darden Business Publishing, Darden Course Materials Management, massive open online courses, conferences and capital reserves

4%

Darden Annual Fund

18%

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$157.7M

49%

23%

1% USES OF FUNDS

3%

52% Student Experience: Faculty, degree programs, scholarships, career services, admissions, student affairs, technology, financial aid and registrar

5% 6%

16% Executive Education & Lifelong Learning and Hospitality: Non-degree offerings, Darden’s dining facilities and The Forum Hotel

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9%

$159.7M

52%

8% Building and Grounds: Utilities and maintenance related to the Darden Grounds 9% 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 Learning) and general faculty research support

8% 16%

6% University Assessment: Funds provided by Darden to UVA to support University-wide overhead costs 5% Administration: Finance, human resources, compliance and dean’s office 3% External Relations: Outreach and partnerships with alumni, donors, media, corporations and other stakeholder to advance Darden’s mission 1% Auxiliary Businesses and Other: Darden Business Publishing, Darden Course Materials Management, massive open online courses, University funding and conferences

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22%

36% Scholarship endowments provide aid for students in Darden’s degree programs.

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$791.4M

36%

29% 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.

22% Endowed professorships provide direct faculty support to the School.

29%

13% Other includes funds used for purposes including unrestricted support of the dean’s highest priorities and faculty excellence.

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Honor Roll 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 on the entablature frieze of the Rosenblum Foyer and PepsiCo Forum, as well as donor recognition walls in the South Lounge and at the Sands Family Grounds at UVA Darden D.C. Metro.

Jefferson Level: $25M & 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: $10M–24.9M Altec/Styslinger Foundation The Batten Foundation * James A. Cooper ’84 & Stacy 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: $5M–9.9M 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 ’77 Rotunda Level: $2.5M–4.9M 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. + & 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

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Michael E. O’Neill ’74 & Patricia J. O’Neill Frank M. Sands ’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: $1M–2.4M Anonymous (3) Kirby Clarke Adams ’79 Beverley W. Armstrong ’66 + * & Carol C. Armstrong Stephen E. Bachand ’63 & Phyllis Bachand 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 ’88 & Noelle Doumar John O. Downing ’82 & Frances vS Downing Charles G. Duffy III ’87 * Franklin S. Edmonds ’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 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 John 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 & R. Scott Ukrop ’89 William P. Utt ’84 & Carolyn S. Utt Bradley J. Waitzer MBA/JD ’87 & Terry Waitzer David N. Webb ’77 & Nancy Shepherd Webb ’77 Thomas E. Worrell Jr. ’71 * * Founding Members + Deceased

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Principal and Major Gifts Principal and major gift donors continue to power the innovations that matter most within the Darden experience to new heights. Their generosity is essential to advancing key priorities through the Powered by Purpose campaign: faculty, thought leadership and curricular innovation; scholarships, financial aid and 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 2022 and 30 June 2023. $2.5M–4.9M James Alan Cooper ’84 & Stacy L. Cooper The Melville Foundation $1M–2.49M Stacy H. Bolduc ’90 & John P. Bolduc ’90 Susan J. Chaplinsky + Robert John Hugin ’85 Devin Andrew Lert ’21 John G. Lert Jr. ’73 Richard Arthur Mayo ’68 & Sara Page Mayo Robert Winston Smith ’87 & Teresa Smith $500,000–$999,999 Byrne Murphy ’86 & Pamela Breslin Murphy George Stelljes III ’88 $250,000–499,999 Hugh M. Comer II ’91 & Debora R. Comer Catherine Joan Friedman ’86 & Jon R. Duane Palmer P. Garson ’83 & Douglas D. Garson Amanda Lozano ’09 Elizabeth H. Lynch ’84 & Daniel Seth Lynch ’84 Michael E. O’Neill ’74 & Patricia J. O’Neill William H. Payne II ’22 Allan W. Staats ’62 + & Barbara G. Staats + Lilo Simmons Ukrop ’89 & Robert Scott Ukrop ’89 $100,000–249,999 Stephen Eugene Bachand ’63 & Phyllis Bachand Thomas Jeremiah Baltimore Jr. ’91 & Hillary D. Baltimore Donald Ray Benson ’89 & Christine Benson Alice Cary Brown & W. L. Lyons Brown W.L. Lyons Brown III ’87 & Susanna S. Brown A. Hazen Burnet ’69 & Sarah M. Burnet Diana Lady Dougan John Osborne Downing ’82 & Frances vS Downing Franklin S. Edmonds Jr. ’95 & Pamela F. Edmonds John D. Fowler Jr. ’84 & Corey Phillips Fowler John Matthew Geraghty ’72 James Randall Groch ’85 & Mignon Groch Kevin J. Keegan Rosemary B. King ’91 & Martin G. King ’91 John Bell Kishman ’82 Buddy LeTourneau ’73 & Terry Revell LeTourneau M. Jayson Lipsey ’08 & Catie Lipsey

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Wendy Wei Liu ’03 & Jimmy Jianzhong Wei ’02 John G. Loverro ’00 & Bridie Loverro Donald E. Morel Jr. G. Patrick Phillips ’73 & Deborah Phillips Karen Beyer Radulovacki ’88 & Bradford Radulovacki Margaret H. Roberts ’01 & Justin J. Roberts Frank M. Sands ’94 & Julie Logan Sands Henry Fulton Skelsey ’84 & Susan W. Skelsey Thomas A. Smallhorn ’94 E. Roe Stamps IV Anand Emmanuel Stanley ’03 & Tiffany Stanley Kelly M. Thomson ’99 Edward West Valentine ’93 & Laura Valentine + 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 the Cornerstone Society secure the success of Darden for future generations of purpose-driven leaders.

Anonymous Nina Abdun-Nabi ’82 + James Craig Allison ’82 Kathryn A. Alsegaf ’93 & Hadi Alsegaf ’93 John E. Baber III ’66 & Ann Baber Rose R. Barry David Allen Beach ’69 & Carolyn H. Beach Melvin D. Beale ’76 & Ann J. Beale Victor A. Bell Jr. ’67 & Jean G. Bell Stephen Deane Benson ’71 & Victoria F. Benson Mary K. Boler ’88 C. Clinton Bolte ’72 & Mary T. Bolte Lawrence Brett III ’79 & Robbin Atkinson Brett Stephen G. 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 Christopher Joseph Chapman ’73 & Mary L. Blackwell-Chapman Samuel M. Chappell III ’82 & Nancy B. Chappell George David Cheek ’79 & Katherine Pedigo Cheek J. Gordon Clayton ’69 & Katherine J. Clayton Susan Christian Coogan ’82 James Alan Cooper ’84 & Stacy L. 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 George A. L. David ’67 Richard Michael David ’81 & Lauren David Norwood H. Davis Jr. TEP ’75 William A. Dawson ’67 Edward Grant 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 Rudolph Arthur Fox ’90 Catherine Joan Friedman ’86 & Jon R. Duane Thomas J. Friedmann ’90 & Amy D. Anderson

John Preston Frye Jr. ’71 & Jerrie S. Frye Michael Joseph Ganey ’78 Palmer P. Garson ’83 & Douglas D. Garson Frank Edward Genovese ’74 & Susan L. Genovese John Matthew Geraghty ’72 David W. Goodrich ’73 & Julie Houk Goodrich Mark R. Gordon ’79 & E. Leigh Gordon George H. Groves ’73 & Jimmie Winn Groves Elizabeth McMillan Hagood ’89 & D. Maybank Hagood ’89 Conrad Mercer Hall TEP ’83 Brenton Shaw Halsey + Eugene W. Hansen ’76 Edward Hardin Hawfield ’75 & Nancy S. Hawfield Justin Hicks ’21 & Amy Margaret Bourett John P. Hodgson ’87 & Malia Blythe Jeffers Mary M. Hoobler ’88 Martina Hund-Mejean ’88 & Bruno Jean-Marie Mejean Claire C. Hyde ’80 & William L. Hyde Jr. Burdett L. Ives ’67 + Michael Kender ’87 & Lucretia Harris Kender John Bell Kishman ’82 Ryan P. Knauss ’00 & Christina M. Knauss David Michael LaCross ’78 & Kathleen O. LaCross Mark C. Lamarre ’90 Buddy LeTourneau ’73 & Terry Revell LeTourneau Amanda Lozano ’09 Donald Albert Lucchesi ’79 & Elizabeth W. Lucchesi Douglas Sigler Luke ’66 & Sarah Mullen Luke James C. Magill Jr. ’79 Herbert R. Martens Jr. ’78 Barclay McFadden III ’76 & Jane Perry McFadden Raleigh C. Minor Emma Hill ’78 & Michael Kent Minter ’78 James M. E. Mixter Jr. ’75 + Garth Monroe ’05 Marsha L. Montgomery ’80 & George A. Mitchell III ’80 Clifford D. Moore III ’81 Richard John Parsons ’80 & Yvette V. Parsons Lewis F. Payne Jr. ’73 & Susan K. Payne William H. Payne II ’22 Jeremy Dupont Phelan ’74 Jerome C. Philpott ’88 & Ann S. Philpott Dana E. Quillen ’76 & Paul J. Mierzejewski Michele J. Rankin & Owen K. Rankin Ryan D. Rayborn ’10 & Jessica Rayborn Robert Eugene 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 & Alberto Andres Ruiz de Gamboa James L. Rumsey ’57 Michael Louis 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 Sherman John W. Sinwell ’60 + Thomas A. Smallhorn ’94 Anthony William Smith ’87 & Elizabeth Roberts Smith Robert M. Smith ’77 & Karen E. Connolly Robert Winston Smith ’87 & Teresa Smith Taylor Kent Smith ’84 & Mary L. Smith Susan Nancy Sobbott ’90 Robert E. Spekman & Susan K. Snyder Allan W. Staats ’62 + & Barbara G. Staats + George Stelljes III ’88 Wallace Stettinius ’59 & Mary Gray Stettinius John Robert Strangfeld ’77 Gerald R. Strauss + Claire M. Terry ’80 & Theodore L. Terry II ’80 Warren Michael 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 & Robert Scott Ukrop ’89 Nicholas P. Valdrighi ’65 Steven Chandler 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 Ray Wilhite ’84 Howard P. Wilkinson Jr. ’73 & Carolyn Nunley Wilkinson J. Richard Wilson ’57 & Anne Wilson Charles Tipton Wingo ’69 Robert C. Woodworth ’73 & Joyce Woodworth Douglas Craig Young ’80 + Deceased

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Leading Supporters of the Darden Annual Fund Through the Darden Annual Fund, everyone has a part in shaping the School and its ability to deliver on its mission. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, the Darden Annual Fund helps support innovation, recruit and retain world-class faculty and staff, provide scholarships for deserving students from all backgrounds, enhance Darden’s impact and stature around the world, and ensure the School lives its value as a diverse, global community.

Executive Circle: $100,000 & Above James Alan Cooper ’84 & Stacy L. Cooper Albert Neuble Morgan Jr. ’72 & Carla H. Morgan Frank M. Sands ’94 & Julie Logan Sands Sponsors’ Circle: $50,000–99,999 Charles R. Cory ’82 & Kimberlee Scott Cory Robert John Hugin ’85 Martina Hund-Mejean ’88 & Bruno Jean-Marie Mejean Elizabeth Quin McCann ’08 & John R. McCann Jr. ’08 Donald E. Morel Jr. J. Marvin Quin II ’72 Douglas Allen Scovanner ’79 & Mary M. Scovanner Bruce R. Thompson ’90 Lilo Simmons Ukrop ’89 & Robert Scott Ukrop ’89 Cynthia A. van Eck & Jan F. van Eck Steven Chandler Voorhees ’80 & Celia Voorhees Founders’ Circle: $25,000–49,999 Jane Parke Batten John Andrew Bugas ’86 & Maryann Horgan Bugas Gordon Crawford ’71 and Dona Crawford Terrence David Daniels ’70 & Courtnay S. Daniels Louis G. Elson ’90 Lawton W. Fitt and James I. McLaren Foundation John D. Fowler Jr. ’84 & Corey Phillips Fowler Thomas M. Fulcher Jr. ’86 Frank Edward Genovese ’74 & Susan L. Genovese Peter M. Grant II ’86 & Colleen Jennings Grant Richard Irwin Kellogg ’72 Philip William Knisely ’78 & Patricia Knisely Randee Massey & William B. Massey Jr. Rebecca C. Massey & William E. Massey Jr. Michael E. O’Neill ’74 & Patricia J. O’Neill Thomas E. Robinson ’73 Randolph Scott Seibert ’09 & Aimee Perron Seibert Robert Winston Smith ’87 & Teresa Smith Susan Nancy Sobbott ’90 Kimberly Franklin Trundle ’93 & Stephen S. Trundle Robert C. Woodworth ’73 & Joyce Woodworth John Oliver Wynne Jr. ’04

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Leaders: $10,000–24,999 James Craig Allison ’82 Yukiyoshi Aoyama ’03 Thomas Jeremiah Baltimore Jr. ’91 & Hillary D. Baltimore Dorothy Neal Batten ’90 David Allen Beach ’69 & Carolyn H. Beach Claire Dufournet Beardsley & Scott C. Beardsley Karen L. Beatty ’03 & Graham Ryan Beatty ’03 Richard E. Berry ’94 Helen M. Boudreau ’93 George Hurley Brown W.L. Lyons Brown III ’87 & Susanna S. Brown Mary Buckle Searle ’86 & Stewart A. Searle III A. Hazen Burnet ’69 & Sarah M. Burnet Beverly B. Cannon ’76 & Michael Lee Cannon ’76 John Milton Childress II ’83 H. William Coogan Jr. ’82 & Theresa Kost Riddle Kevin M. Cox ’79 + & Charlotte J. Cox Jesse Van Crews ’77 & Vanessa Crews Guillaume M. Cuvelier ’91 James R.V. Daniel III ’59 & Colleen H. Daniel Donner Foundation Robert G. Doumar Jr. ’88 & Noelle C. Doumar Franklin S. Edmonds Jr. ’95 & Pamela F. Edmonds Richard C. Edmunds III ’92 & Kathy Edmunds Arnold B. Evans ’97 & Joyce H. Evans Lee R. Forker Jr. ’63 Ann H. Fowler ’95 & Frederick L. Fowler III ’95 Theresa O. Frankiewicz ’87 & Charles A. Frankiewicz Catherine Joan Friedman ’86 & Jon R. Duane Thomas J. Friedmann ’90 & Amy D. Anderson Martha L. Gangemi ’87 & Michael Gangemi ’86 Robert A. Gary IV ’77 Andrea Price Goodman ’84 & Donald W. Goodman ’84 Kirsti W. Goodwin ’02 & Matthew T. Goodwin William H. Goodwin Jr. ’66 & Alice T. Goodwin Gregory Brian Graves ’89 Ira Harris Green Jr. ’90 & Susan M. Green Owen D. Griffin Jr. ’99 John W. Guinee III ’82 & Michelle K. Guinee Robert D. Hardie ’95 & Molly G. Hardie

E. Hooper Hardison Jr. ’88 & Ann M. Hardison Daniel Blaustein Hirschhorn ’88 Bret W. Holden ’88 & Jeanne Marie Zavertnik Holden Robert Luther Huffines ’92 & Lisa G. Huffines A. Gibboney Huske ’97 John Paul Kanan ’06 Peter A. Kidder ’88 Rosemary B. King ’91 & Martin G. King ’91 Mark J. Kington ’88 & Ann A. Kington David Michael LaCross ’78 & Kathleen O. LaCross Linwood Allen Lacy Jr. ’69 & Constance C. Lacy Robert E. Lamb II ’70 Douglas R. Lebda ’14 & Megan Lebda Stephanie M. Leouzon ’89 & Eugene H. Leouzon Buddy LeTourneau ’73 & Terry Revell LeTourneau Lemuel Ethan Lewis ’72 & Sandra W. Lewis M. Jayson Lipsey ’08 & Catie Lipsey Amanda Lozano ’09 John D. Malgieri ’07 Max Marvin McFarlin ’70 Emmett English McLean ’84 Sachin J. Mehra ’96 & Bina Mehra Peter Charles Meisel ’86 & Susan Meisel James K. Meneely III ’97 & Jennifer R. Meneely Carolyn S. Miles ’88 Curtis John Miller ’02 Edmond N. Moriarty III ’87 Marshall Nay Morton ’72 & Caroline Morton Byrne Murphy ’86 & Pamela Breslin Murphy Adair B. Newhall ’09 & Kathryn M. McCann-Newhall 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 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 Brian Rhodes ’09 & April Rhodes Katherine L. Rios ’11 & Luis G. Rios Murrieta ’11 William Q.O. Shelton Jr. ’93 Henry Fulton Skelsey ’84 & Susan W. Skelsey Shannon G. Smith ’90 Carl D. Soresi ’71 + George Stelljes III ’88 Jennifer O. Styslinger & Mark J. Styslinger Timothy Paul Treadway ’79

Robert Stephen Ukrop ’72 & Jayne B. Ukrop William Phillips Utt ’84 & Carolyn S. Utt Edward West Valentine ’93 & Laura Valentine Joel Curtis Van Arsdale ’03 Peter N. Weeks ’73 & Kay Scholberg Weeks Charles Howard Witmer ’83 & Meryl B. Witmer Richard S. Youngman ’76 + Deceased

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Darden Society The Darden Society is a group of annual supporters who demonstrate a commitment to the School through gifts to Darden. Gifts at the Darden Society level of $2,500 per year (or $1,000 per year for Darden’s four most recent graduating classes) provide funding for the School’s most immediate priorities. As a benefit of membership, all Darden Society members receive the exclusive rosette pin, a symbol of Darden pride that has been in production and distribution for members since the society’s founding. Members also receive invitations to Darden events and special gatherings.

Executive Circle: $100,000 & Above Stephen Eugene Bachand ’63 & Phyllis Bachand John R. Belk ’86 & Kimberly D. Belk Stacy H. Bolduc ’90 & John P. Bolduc ’90 Alice Cary Brown & W. L. Lyons Brown W.L. Lyons Brown III ’87 & Susanna S. Brown A. Hazen Burnet ’69 & Sarah M. Burnet John M. Camp III ’79 & Caren Camp H. William Coogan Jr. ’82 & Theresa Kost Riddle James Alan Cooper ’84 & Stacy L. Cooper Gordon Crawford ’71 & Dona Crawford Diana Lady Dougan Robert G. Doumar Jr. ’88 & Noelle C. Doumar John Osborne Downing ’82 & Frances vS Downing Charles G. Duffy III ’87 Sterling C. Franklin Kirsti W. Goodwin ’02 & Matthew T. Goodwin William H. Goodwin Jr. ’66 & Alice T. Goodwin James Randall Groch ’85 & Mignon Groch Bret W. Holden ’88 & Jeanne Marie Zavertnik Holden Robert John Hugin ’85 Rosemary B. King ’91 & Martin G. King ’91 David Michael LaCross ’78 & Kathleen O. LaCross Devin Andrew Lert ’21 John G. Lert Jr. ’73 Buddy LeTourneau ’73 & Terry Revell LeTourneau Elizabeth H. Lynch ’84 & Daniel Seth Lynch ’84 Donald E. Morel Jr. Albert Neuble Morgan Jr. ’72 & Carla H. Morgan Byrne Murphy ’86 & Pamela Breslin Murphy Adair B. Newhall ’09 & Kathryn M. McCann-Newhall Michael E. O’Neill ’74 & Patricia J. O’Neill Margaret H. Roberts ’01 & Justin J. Roberts James Garland Rose Jr. ’85 & Margaret W. Rose Frank M. Sands ’94 & Julie Logan Sands Frank M. Sands Sr. ’63 + & Marjorie R. Sands + Douglas Allen Scovanner ’79 & Mary M. Scovanner Robert Winston Smith ’87 & Teresa Smith Allan W. Staats ’62 + & Barbara G. Staats + E. Roe Stamps IV Jennifer O. Styslinger & Mark J. Styslinger George Santosa Tahija ’86 & Laurel Tahija The Melville Foundation Lilo Simmons Ukrop ’89 & Robert Scott Ukrop ’89 Bradley Jon Waitzer ’87 & Terry Waitzer

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Sponsors’ Circle: $50,000–99,999 Daniel Abdun-Nabi Thomas Jeremiah Baltimore Jr. ’91 & Hillary D. Baltimore Richard E. Berry ’94 Hugh M. Comer II ’91 & Debora R. Comer Charles R. Cory ’82 & Kimberlee Scott Cory Franklin S. Edmonds Jr. ’95 & Pamela F. Edmonds John D. Fowler Jr. ’84 & Corey Phillips Fowler Martina Hund-Mejean ’88 & Bruno Jean-Marie Mejean Alyson Leigh Mackenzie ’20 Douglas Mackenzie Elizabeth Quin McCann ’08 & John R. McCann Jr. ’08 Barclay McFadden III ’76 & Jane Perry McFadden G. Patrick Phillips ’73 & Deborah Phillips Dominic Michael Pomponi ’05 & Kimberly Pomponi J. Marvin Quin II ’72 Matthias Daniel Renner ’86 & Linda G. Renner Thomas E. Robinson ’73 Susan Nancy Sobbott ’90 Benjamin Joseph Sullivan Jr. ’82 & Charlotte M. Sullivan Bruce R. Thompson ’90 Jan D. Unger ’93 Cynthia A. van Eck & Jan F. van Eck Steven Chandler Voorhees ’80 & Celia Voorhees Jianwei J. Yao ’01 & Wenjing Mao Founders’ Circle: $25,000–49,999 Michael Simon Augins ’99 R. David Banyard Jr. ’04 & Diane Banyard Jane Parke Batten Barbara M. Bruner & Robert F. Bruner John Andrew Bugas ’86 & Maryann Horgan Bugas James S. Cheng ’87 & Jeanette Wang Cheng Thomas Scott Coleman ’79 & Yasmine Z. Coleman Richard D. Crawford ’74 & Barbara J. Crawford Guillaume M. Cuvelier ’91 Terrence David Daniels ’70 & Courtnay S. Daniels Louis G. Elson ’90 James Alan Ferency ’84 & Alise L. Ferency Lawton W. Fitt and James I. McLaren Foundation Catherine Joan Friedman ’86 & Jon R. Duane Christine A. Fruehwirth ’96 & John M. Fruehwirth ’96 Thomas M. Fulcher Jr. ’86 Frank Edward Genovese ’74 & Susan L. Genovese Peter M. Grant II ’86 & Colleen Jennings Grant Gregory Brian Graves ’89 Robert Luther Huffines ’92 & Lisa G. Huffines

A. Gibboney Huske ’97 John Bernard Jung Jr. ’84 & Connie B. Jung Richard Irwin Kellogg ’72 Mark J. Kington ’88 & Ann A. Kington Philip William Knisely ’78 & Patricia Knisely Lemuel Ethan Lewis ’72 & Sandra W. Lewis M. Jayson Lipsey ’08 & Catie Lipsey John G. Loverro ’00 & Bridie Loverro Amanda Lozano ’09 Randee Massey & William B. Massey Jr. Rebecca C. Massey & William E. Massey Jr. Roy J. Moore ’86 Mark R. Patterson ’87 & Thea Jennie Lewis Patterson Martha S. Piper ’95 Alice L. Quillin ’05 & Charles T. Quillin Jr. ’96 Thomas W. Reedy Jr. ’91 & Jennifer Byrd Reedy Vivian Riefberg Randolph Scott Seibert ’09 & Aimee Perron Seibert Kimberly Franklin Trundle ’93 & Stephen S. Trundle Robert Stephen Ukrop ’72 & Jayne B. Ukrop William Phillips Utt ’84 & Carolyn S. Utt Robert C. Woodworth ’73 & Joyce Woodworth John Oliver Wynne Jr. ’04 Leaders: $10,000–24,999 Anonymous James Craig Allison ’82 Yukiyoshi Aoyama ’03 Dorothy Neal Batten ’90 David Allen Beach ’69 & Carolyn H. Beach Claire Dufournet Beardsley & Scott C. Beardsley Karen L. Beatty ’03 & Graham Ryan Beatty ’03 Jack M. Benson ’97 Helen M. Boudreau ’93 George Hurley Brown Mary Buckle Searle ’86 & Stewart A. Searle III Beverly B. Cannon ’76 & Michael Lee Cannon ’76 Gregory Wolfe Cashman ’93 & Margaret Neal John Milton Childress II ’83 Kevin M. Cox ’79 + & Charlotte J. Cox Jesse Van Crews ’77 & Vanessa Crews Richard P. Dahling ’87 & Nancy L. Sanborn James R.V. Daniel III ’59 & Colleen H. Daniel Allison Cryor DiNardo ’88 & Robert B. DiNardo William H. Donner Foundation Helen E. Dragas ’88 Richard C. Edmunds III ’92 & Kathy Edmunds David S. Edwards ’93 Laurence W. Ehrhardt ’96 Arnold B. Evans ’97 & Joyce H. Evans Tierney Temple Fairchild ’93 & Gregory Bertram Fairchild ’92 John H. Faulk ’02 & Suzanne C. Faulk Luke E. Fichthorn IV ’98 & Katherine B. Fichthorn Lee R. Forker Jr. ’63 Ann H. Fowler ’95 & Frederick L. Fowler III ’95 Theresa O. Frankiewicz ’87 & Charles A. Frankiewicz Thomas J. Friedmann ’90 & Amy D. Anderson Michael A. Gaffney ’08 & Lise J. Willingham

Martha L. Gangemi ’87 & Michael Gangemi ’86 Robert A. Gary IV ’77 Andrea Price Goodman ’84 & Donald W. Goodman ’84 Patrick C. Graney III ’81 & Jessica S. Graney Ira Harris Green Jr. ’90 & Susan M. Green Owen D. Griffin Jr. ’99 John W. Guinee III ’82 & Michelle K. Guinee Naren K. Gursahaney ’89 Constance J. Hallquist ’91 Robert D. Hardie ’95 & Molly G. Hardie E. Hooper Hardison Jr. ’88 & Ann M. Hardison Peter Jones Hicks ’74 & Kathryn V. Hicks Daniel Blaustein Hirschhorn ’88 Andrew C. Holzwarth ’09 & Michelle Holzwarth Mark M. Hutto ’02 & Frances P. Hutto Lisa O. Jones ’85 John Paul Kanan ’06 Matthew Andrew Kaness ’02 & Theresa Kaness Joan A. Keegan Kevin J. Keegan David Blair Kelso ’82 & Sara E. Kelso John K. Keppler ’02 & Dianne Keppler Craig W. Kerr ’93 Peter A. Kidder ’88 Lowell D. Kirkman Jr. ’94 & Stephanie D. Kirkman Kevin A. Klau ’02 & Erin Klau Linwood Allen Lacy Jr. ’69 & Constance C. Lacy Robert E. Lamb II ’70 Peter Waller Lash Jr. ’88 & Kelli Lash T. Gaylon Layfield III ’75 & Melissa H. Layfield Douglas R. Lebda ’14 & Megan Lebda Stephanie M. Leouzon ’89 & Eugene H. Leouzon Wendy Wei Liu ’03 & Jimmy Jianzhong Wei ’02 Donald Albert Lucchesi ’79 & Elizabeth W. Lucchesi John G. Macfarlane III ’79 & Dudley W. Macfarlane John D. Malgieri ’07 Seton G. Marshall ’09 & Katie B. Marshall Sherry McCray ’05 Max Marvin McFarlin ’70 Emmett English McLean ’84 Mark C. Mead ’90 & Susan Gunton Mead Sachin J. Mehra ’96 & Bina Mehra Peter Charles Meisel ’86 & Susan Meisel James K. Meneely III ’97 & Jennifer R. Meneely Carolyn S. Miles ’88 Curtis John Miller ’02 Kevin M. Miller ’97 E. Benjamin Mix III ’86 Daniel W. Mooney ’08 & Evan K. Neuhaus Edmond N. Moriarty III ’87 Marshall Nay Morton ’72 & Caroline Morton Wayne Brasher Nelson III ’81 & Cheryl N. Nelson Ernest Mitchell Norville ’84 & Carla S. Norville Dennis Michael Ortiz ’04 Gene Ruffner Page Jr. ’86 & Virginia White Page John William Parsons ’89 & Ellen T. Parsons Louise C. Parzick ’86 & Joseph Edward Parzick William H. Payne II ’22

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Darden Society David T. Pearson ’11 & Sarah M. Pearson Carl E. Peoples ’94 Karen Beyer Radulovacki ’88 & Bradford Radulovacki Harry T. Rein ’73 & Susan D. Rein Steven S Reinemund ’78 & Gail Timbers Reinemund Matthew Joseph Reintjes ’04 & Janine Bernasek Reintjes Brian Rhodes ’09 & April Rhodes Katherine L. Rios ’11 & Luis G. Rios Murrieta ’11 W. Gregory Robertson ’70 Kevin W. Schuyler ’97 William Q.O. Shelton Jr. ’93 Henry Fulton Skelsey ’84 & Susan W. Skelsey Shannon G. Smith ’90 Carl D. Soresi ’71 + Anand Emmanuel Stanley ’03 & Tiffany Stanley George Stelljes III ’88 Edward C. Swindler ’84 & Barbara J. Swindler David L. Tayman ’97 & Alice Tayman Kathryn Welsh Thompson ’94 Warren Michael Thompson ’83 & Danielle Stoessel Thompson Timothy Paul Treadway ’79 Zachary G. Upcheshaw ’15 Edward West Valentine ’93 & Laura Valentine Joel Curtis Van Arsdale ’03 Jeroen B. van Beek ’96 & Valerie van Beek Peter N. Weeks ’73 & Kay Scholberg Weeks Alexander R. Westra ’12 Charles Howard Witmer ’83 & Meryl B. Witmer Keith Woodard ’75 & Patricia B. Woodard Richard S. Youngman ’76 Ian Thomas Zabor ’02 Marietta Edmunds Zakas ’82 & Dennis L. Zakas Fellows: $5,000–9,999 Anonymous Jay Scott Adams ’92 & Monique S. Adams Firas J. Al-Barzinji ’15 Kristina M. Alimard ’03 & Babak Alimard Derek Bernard Allen ’22 & Abigail Allen Stephen B. Altizer ’93 & Anne B. Altizer Sandeep Singh Aujla ’04 Joseph Paul Balog ’88 & Cheryl S. Balog George E. L. Barbee ’67 & Molly J. Barbee Kristen L. Bartch Knight ’02 & Gregory Knight Scott F. Bass ’97 & JoEllyn Bass Frank Batten Jr. ’84 & Aimee C. Batten Randolph H. Batten ’12 Thomas J. Benjamin ’08 Stephanie Tharpe Bennett ’09 & Adam D. Bennett ’09 Lawrence A. Bernert III ’89 & Amy Loudermilch Bernert Thomas Edward Bettcher ’75 & Barbara C. Bettcher Edward P. Brickley ’88 & Colleen Brickley + Allison S. Bridges ’01 Stephen G. Brooks ’09 & Chandra Brooks Fayette Brown III ’67 & Laurie W. Brown Kristen P. Brown & Joe Brown Diane S. Brownlee & Earl R. Brownlee II Tawana Murphy Burnett ’04 & Blaine Burnett William H. Carter ’99 & Erica Lynn Carter

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Edward John Casey Jr. ’84 & Holly M. Casey John L. Castleman ’93 & Elizabeth P. Castleman Andrew Chambers ’11 Audrey Chen ’97 Phillip C. Chen ’87 Mark Andrew Christian ’86 & Melissa V. Christian Michael Colin Connolly ’03 Preston S. Copenhaver III ’86 & Sarah Copenhaver John D. Cote ’13 Robert Charles Courain Jr. ’67 & Ruth Courain Andrew G. Crowley ’11 Martin James Curran ’84 & Susan Sager Curran Ravenel B. Curry III ’67 Edward A. d’Agostino Jr. ’85 William Kenyon Daniel II ’91 & Robin W. Daniel George A. L. David ’67 Michael Albert DeCola ’77 & Lee F. DeCola Peter V. Del Presto ’85 & Nancy B. Del Presto Eugene Terry Dennis III Margaret Wilson Doherty ’84 & James Joseph Doherty ’83 Debra D. Draughan ’84 Basil M. Duncan III ’90 Catherine B. Edwards ’85 & Steven Ray Edwards ’85 James J. Edwards Jr. ’93 & Laura S. Edwards Asli Keskinel Eksioglu ’92 Frank R. Ellett ’93 & Heather L. Ellett Albert Hugh Ewing III ’71 & Susan Ewing Elizabeth Feidler ’17 George J. Fenn ’93 Caitlin C. Fitzmaurice ’11 Thomas Crawford Frame ’82 Alyssa M. Franklin ’05 Eric Freeman ’68 Christopher Edward French ’84 & Rhonda H. French Jon M. Friar ’11 Howard Stanley Furman ’85 & Jacquelyn Sachs Furman James Vaughan Gelly ’87 & Cordelia A. Gelly Virginia S. Genereux ’92 & Michael J. Genereux John Matthew Geraghty ’72 Carson Gleberman ’86 & Joseph Gleberman 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 Irving M. Groves III ’77 Yael Grushka-Cockayne Scott P. Gutterman ’95 & Cristina Gutterman Richard Allen Haight ’89 & Franziska Haight Simon N.R. Harford ’88 Christopher Peter Harris Jr. ’98 & Dana A. Lightsey Harris 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 Freya S. Hooper ’94 & Ned Hooper ’94

Chris A. Howe ’94 & Joseph M. Zuber IV ’94 Kristen S. Huntley ’87 William Irvin Huyett ’82 & Lauren M. Huyett Claire C. Hyde ’80 & William L. Hyde Jr. Gautam C. Ijoor ’10 Helal Ismail ’20 Margaret M. Jacobsen ’87 & Richard Carl Jacobsen Jr. ’89 Marcien B. Jenckes ’98 & Sabrina A. Cellarosi Dearing Ward Johns W. Cleveland Johnson II ’93 Thomas Edward Johnstone ’88 & Cindy Johnstone Gary Thomas Jones ’74 & Elizabeth R. Jones Rebecca Ging-Meen Josephson ’06 Kathryn M. Kaish ’86 Carolyn Anne Keating ’92 Brian H. Kennedy ’80 & Barbara T. Kennedy Michael J. Kennedy ’90 & Robin A. Kennedy Mark Kieffer ’11 & Karlyn Kieffer Gabrielle King ’71 Kenneth F. King ’93 & LaDonna M. King Peter S. Kirby ’91 & Kyoko O. Kirby Melynda M. Klausner ’91 & Mark R. Klausner ’91 Susan Frederick LaKosh ’78 Michael B. Lanahan ’74 & Leslie H. Lanahan John Devaney Lane III ’10 Aharon Laufer ’03 & Amy J. Laufer Paige G. Lauster ’92 & Steffen Michael Lauster ’92 Harry Atkins Lawton III ’00 Tyler Howard Leinbach ’88 Larry J. Lenhart ’90 Wengang Li ’04 Sarah Goldberg Lien ’05 & William Wai Li Lien ’05 Richard Scott Lindahl ’91 Nicole McKinney Lindsay ’99 & Josiah S. Lindsay ’02 Grant Nelson Lischick ’19 George Willis Logan ’71 & Helen H.B. Logan Douglas Sigler Luke ’66 & Sarah Mullen Luke Jane R. Lundquist ’80 R. Jeffrey Lymburner ’92 James B. Mackey ’98 & Heidi B. Mackey Daniel P. Mahoney ’08 & Tucker B. Mahoney Kristina F. Mangelsdorf ’94 Peter G. Mann ’64 & Margaret Thomson Mann Jay Middleton McDonald ’71 Harold W. McGraw IV ’07 Scott F. Meadows ’15 & Sarah Nalls Meadows Fernando Z. Merce ’98 & Kelly C. Buckley Merce Michael W. Meredith ’17 Lenora Midyette ’95 & Justin M. G. Hunter ’95 Brendan Shane Miniter ’16 & Paulette Miniter Michele C. Minton ’96 & Paul A. Minton ’96 Melissa M. Monk ’08 Margaret A. Montague ’01 Dennis T. Morgan Jr. ’96 & Elizabeth J. Morgan George D. Morgan III ’68 & Cathleen 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

L. Paul Nelson II ’77 & Lee Melchor-Nelson Joseph R. Ney Jr. ’97 W. Olin Nisbet ’92 Sandra Norris ’87 & John P. McGlynn Lisa T. Nyberg ’89 & Matthew M. Nyberg ’89 Talmadge O. O’Neill ’95 & Renata O’Neill Nathaniel Montgomery Osborne Jr. ’83 & Claire Osborne Peyton H. Owen Jr. ’84 & Susan Lee Owen Michael Thomas Paradis ’16 & Deana Paradis Timothy E. Parker ’01 & Elizabeth Parker William J. Passer ’96 Lewis F. Payne Jr. ’73 & Susan K. Payne Laura Marie Pettus ’18 Claire F. Polk ’05 & Daniel Edward Polk Theodore W. Price ’68 & Carol B. Price Larry J. Puglia ’90 & Sandra Marie Puglia Christopher Columb Quarles III ’90 Robert Eugene Reeve ’85 Christopher Todd Rehberger ’15 & Michelle P. Rehberger Todd Walter Riggs ’02 & Jennifer Riggs Brett M. Robertson ’08 & Heidi Bennett Robertson Joyce E. Rothenberg ’85 & Mace Rothenberg 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 Peter W. Schmidt ’74 & Rencie C. Schmidt John Frederick Schumacher ’83 Francine Newton Shanfield ’87 & Robert Jacobs Shanfield ’87 Lauren Shepard & Ben Shepard Taylor Anne Shepard ’20 George Fitzhugh Shipp ’82 Ricardo Berardinelli Silva ’86 & Amelia W. Silva Jessica Pohl Sinnarajah ’07 & Jason Sinnarajah ’07 Dag Skattum Susan O’Neill Skelsey ’15 & Henry F. Skelsey Jr. ’15 Erik A. Slingerland ’84 Thomas A. Smallhorn ’94 Emily Follin Smith ’85 Karen S. Smythe ’87 & John Ln Smythe Cynthia K. Soledad ’02 & Burke Morton Monica Spencer Green ’97 & Holcombe T. Green III John Robert Strangfeld ’77 Gregory Stephen Suellentrop ’16 & Holly Suellentrop Naomi E. Tam ’93 & Thomas R. Klenke ’94 Morton G. Thalhimer Jr. Rodney M. Thomas ’99 Matthew Gilmour Thompson ’66 & Janet H. Thompson Russell E. Toney ’99 Joaquin Rodriguez Torres ’01 David Reid Townsend ’00 Kenneth Battershill Trippe ’87 Helen Mary Troy ’81 Nicholas P. Valdrighi ’65 Paige H. Van Buskirk ’10 & Brett L. Van Buskirk ’10 Allan Jeremiah Vartelas ’85 Curtis William Voges ’88 & Donna Jourdan Voges

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Darden Society S. Pierce Walmsley V ’92 & Veronika P. Walmsley Jennifer Baker Walsh ’10 & Robert M. Walsh ’10 Guilford D. Ware Jr. ’91 & Elizabeth E. Ware Susan P. Webb ’84 & Jean-Francois Dreyfus Robert M. Weber ’91 Roger Livingston Werner Jr. ’77 & Karen Werner Elizabeth Kirk Weymouth ’94 & Philip B. Weymouth III ’93 Thomas B. Whelan II ’77 & Claire F. Whelan Jay S. White Jr. ’97 Daniele M. Wilson ’11 Mary Reaves Wimbish ’97 James William Wininger ’04 & Heather Wininger Colin Matthew Winter ’15 John H. Woodfin Jr. ’95 & Charlotte B. Woodfin Jennifer Crutchfield Worth ’11 Jose Maria Zertuche ’00 & Virginia Valcarcel Zertuche Sallye C. Zink ’77 Alfonso M. Zulueta ’87 Deans Roundtable: $2,500–4,999 Indalkatchew Adenaw ’08 & Melat Lemma Brad Edward Akard ’07 Brian Christopher Alas ’16 & Taylor Alas Mark M. Allenbach ’15 Anna Maria Anthony ’96 & Peter Bradley Eliza Hannah Appleton ’22 L. Bradford Armstrong ’74 Keith F. Bachman ’89 Michael N. Bailey ’10 & Amelia P. Bailey Lisa R. Baker ’92 John Michael Balay ’89 Sherrill P. Bandlow ’85 & Joseph L. Bandlow Jr. ’85 James F. Barter Jr. ’12 Elizabeth J. Bartholomew ’84 Lucien L. Bass III ’65 & Mary B. Bass Jeffrey Bazydlo James J. Beddows III ’89 Edwin I. Berkowitz ’97 & Maryann Berkowitz JoAnn Nolen Bertges ’83 William L. Besash ’14 Divya Bhansali ’00 Arup Bhattacharjee ’09 David James Blair ’82 Elizabeth Anne Boehmler ’07 Christopher B. Boggs ’98 & Caroline Boggs Susan Perkins Botsford & Alan Clarence Botsford Jr. Toni N. Bowden ’96 & A. Bruce Bowden ’96 Michael T. Bowersox ’07 & Elizabeth Devane Bowersox Abney S. Boxley III ’83 & Julia M. Boxley Soledad H. Boyle ’01 & Blair P. Boyle ’01 Jacqueline Glynn Brandin ’93 Adam C. Branham ’17 Thomas Paul Brennan Jr. ’04 & Michelle Lynn Brennan William M. Brewster ’10 Mark W. Bridgers ’97 Jennifer Souers Briggs ’14 Austin Brockenbrough IV ’98 & Karen K. Brockenbrough Mark Craig Bronfman ’84 & Lisa Bronfman Matthew Edward Brown ’21

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Eric B. Brune ’10 & Carrie G. Brune Charles Russell Bryan ’88 Amy S. Buckley ’97 & Richard E. Buckley Wade Buick ’12 Hacker Caldwell III ’79 & Kitty Caldwell Jane-Scott Cantus ’90 Claire M. Cappio Anthony Capra ’18 Cheryl Samson Carson ’86 & David Bruce Carson ’86 Suki Stone Carson ’85 Kent D. Carstater ’96 Elia Fabiola Carter ’02 & Adam Penn Carter ’02 Cummins Catherwood Jr. ’67 + & Susan Catherwood Christopher Joseph Chapman ’73 & Mary L. Blackwell-Chapman Katherine H. Cheatham ’91 George David Cheek ’79 & Katherine Pedigo Cheek Nicolas M. Choumenkovitch ’92 Shravani Bagchi Chowdhury ’99 & Aman Chowdhury ’98 Rodney B. Clemente ’17 Michael John Cloonan ’01 & Kristen Gallagher Cloonan Michelle Turek Cobb ’22 Alexandra H. Coburn ’93 Robert E. Cockburn ’97 Robert E. Collier ’10 Kyle Patrick Collins ’18 Steven R. Colton ’88 & Jeri Cash Colton Jorge Conde-Berrocal ’11 & Jennifer F. Conde Sarah Roy Coogan ’16 & Henry William Coogan III ’16 Susan Christian Coogan ’82 Halsey M. Cook Jr. ’91 Sheri S. Cook ’93 Clayton C. Cosby ’97 & Christine C. Cosby Thomas E. Coulbourn Jr. ’95 & Sterling K. Coulbourn Donna Lynnette Crowder ’10 John Edward Cunningham IV ’83 & Carolyn Ann Cunningham Norina Moy Danik ’84 & Daniel W. Danik Martin N. Davidson Jill Renee Davis Blake ’91 & Alric Christopher Blake Cory Michael Davis ’07 & Shannon L. Davis Henry Adams Davis ’69 Paige T. Davis Jr. ’09 & Alyssa P. Davis Ryan Michael Davis ’07 Nathan A. DeLuke ’11 & Nichole L. DeLuke Zubin Makrand Desai ’18 Teresa Reynolds DiMarco ’81 Charles P. DiMeglio ’88 & Shelly D. DiMeglio Kathryn Roberts Dinneen ’12 & Brian P. Dinneen ’11 Edward Grant Dinwiddie ’58 + & Elizabeth D. Dinwiddie Jill B. Dixon ’99 & Jeffrey S. Dixon ’99 Perry Edward Doermann ’71 & Mary H. Doermann Christopher C. Donahue ’15 Jennifer L. Dresback ’03 & Brian Scott Kohler ’18 David Wright Dross ’84 Jie Du ’12 Donald J. Dunham III ’88 & Linda Brugh Dunham Eric Dzwonczyk ’97 & Cynthia C. Dzwonczyk George T. Eastment III ’72 Jonathan R. Ebinger ’93 Karen K. Edwards ’84

Frank Tazewell Ellett ’65 & Lucy R. Ellett Jonathan D. England ’06 Joyce Jennings Ernst ’87 & Michael Ashley Ernst ’86 Warren F. Estey ’98 & Linda E. Estey Albert Thomas Fechtel Jr. ’79 Ernest James Ferland Jr. ’98 & Susan E. Ferland Sarah J. Finlayson ’79 & Lindley G. DeGarmo Michael Fairleigh Finnegan ’07 Linda L. Fisher ’78 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 Stuart Mays Frantz ’84 & Ella P Frantz Drew Scott Freides ’00 John Preston Frye Jr. ’71 & Jerrie S. Frye Darren Adam Fultz ’06 David Leeland Gaines ’85 David A. Galper ’98 & Holly Galper Travis Scott Gardner ’05 Mark Philip Garside ’01 & Catherine Hopkins Garside Palmer P. Garson ’83 & Douglas D. Garson Gregory W. Gartland ’00 & Lauren A. Burrow Edward Roger Gebhart ’86 Harold W. Geisel ’70 & Susan L. Geisel Lisa A. Genova ’87 Jeff Manuel Giller ’92 James Edward Giuliani ’82 Brian Seth Goldberg ’02 David W. Goodrich ’73 & Julie Houk Goodrich Roxane Ivy Googin ’85 & Kent Winterholler Betsy N. Gorton ’04 Jacqueline Grace ’10 Patrick Clifford Graney IV ’07 & Dabney Edwards Graney Timothy Michael Grant ’89 Brandon P. Guichard ’14 & Caitlin M. Guichard Susan Voigt Gummeson & U. Peter C. Gummeson Diana S. Hage ’88 Elizabeth McMillan Hagood ’89 & D. Maybank Hagood ’89 Summer Kassir Haltli ’10 & Brennan M. Haltli Edward S. Han ’93 Emily L. Harper Maureen E. Harrell ’08 William Dallas Hawfield Jr. ’69 Scott M. Headd ’12 & Nicole Morgan Keats Headd Taylor P. Heaps ’13 & Abby Heaps Carolyn Vogt Heim ’77 & Donald J. Heim Jr. ’77 Anne G. Hennessy ’91 & Peter Robert Hennessy ’86 Kristin B. Herendeen ’89 & Paul Sanford Herendeen ’83 Craig M. Herron ’92 & Georgey Herron Charles C. Hogge Jr. ’11 & Anne Hogge Suzanne Rosenkranz Hoglund ’86 & Robert Nels Hoglund ’86 Harriet Thurston Holderness ’76 & James Luebchow Michelle B. Horn ’95 & John A. Horn Hans G. Horne ’90 Andrew Paul Houlahan ’66 Stephanie Q. Howard ’23 Hayes Humphreys ’11

Luke Campbell Iglehart ’06 Edward Peter Imbrogno ’85 & Annette M. Imbrogno Gen A. Izutsu ’15 & Teel Izutsu Monica Jasty ’15 Cynthia K. Jed ’04 & Justin L. Jed ’04 Melissa C. Jenkins ’16 Frederick Emerson Jenney ’81 & Cynthia Lund Jensen David Charles Johnson Jr. ’84 & Caroline D. Johnson T. Reginald Jones ’11 Bradley J. Jordan ’98 & Stephanie Jordan Ann O’Connell Joseph ’92 Bryce Allan Judd ’03 & Sarah Catherine Judd Karen Juul-Nielsen ’78 & Richard Leslie Garnett ’75 Arnon Katz ’09 & Mor Katz Maureen E. Keegan ’17 Michael Kender ’87 & Lucretia Harris Kender David Mitchell Khtikian ’05 Elizabeth A. Kidder ’15 Martin Lawrence Killgallon II ’72 & Deborah Killgallon Andrew Paul Kingman ’84 Noah D. Knippa ’08 Kevin M. Kosefeski ’08 & Kelly C. Kosefeski Nathan A. Kredich ’97 Rudolph Krediet ’06 Venu J. Krishna ’95 Markus A. Kritzler ’04 Chetankumar Kuchangi ’08 Naresh Kumra ’99 & Jaya Sinha Joel Robert Lanik ’05 James Page Lansdale ’84 Timothy Marks Laseter ’84 & Jody S. Laseter Reginald W. Lathan ’87 Reid Alexander Lathan ’18 Heidi F. Laub ’89 & George T. Laub ’89 Shawn A. Lawson ’91 & Aeon L. Cummings ’91 James E.C. Leavitt III ’85 & Rhonda Leavitt Ross S. Levine ’08 & Lauren Jacob Levine Michael B. Lewis ’07 Jeanne M. Liedtka & Randy G. Salzman Christopher Ryan Loveless ’14 & M. Grace Loveless C. H. Randolph Lyon ’67 & Evelyn H. Lyon William Howard Lyon ’00 Elie W. Maalouf ’89 & Kathleen T. Maalouf Charles S. Macfarlane ’80 Tracie P. MacMahon ’87 Timothy Engelhardt Madel ’02 James C. Magill Jr. ’79 Scott P. Mall ’96 Joshua T. Mallett ’14 William A. Maner IV ’90 & Allison B. Maner David Boyd Manley ’75 Philip Bernt Marsel ’17 Celia Vlasin Martin ’85 Anne T. Masters ’97 & Eric S. Masters Irenee D. May Jr. ’84 Brian S. McAlpine ’89 & Sharon R. McAlpine Paul Joseph McAuliffe ’83 & Jill P. McAuliffe Mark Emory McCall ’91 Roy Wheatley McDowell ’87 & Barrie J. McDowell

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Darden Society Lois M. McEntyre ’95 James F. McIntyre ’97 Ann G. McKinney & Alan W. McKinney John Godfrey McLean Jr. ’85 & Susan A. Giles McLean Alexander H. Mears Rajan Jitendra Mehra ’93 & Karuna Mehra Noelle Marie Mendez-Villamil ’04 & Vikas Chawla ’04 Christopher I. Meyer ’09 & Megan Meyer Eugene T. Millsap IV ’12 Rexwell Leon Minnis ’22 Thomas C. Minoff ’14 Jeanne Leslie Mockard ’90 Elizabeth Dale Moffett ’88 & Dean Matthew Powell Lawrence P. Molloy ’95 & Susan Molloy Christine Louise Moon ’92 & Sunil K. Ghatnekar ’92 Earl Douglas Moore ’71 & Anna H. Moore Tami M. Moore ’09 & Andrew J. Moore Tiffani Chantelle Moore ’16 Chad Ross Morgan ’18 Peter G. Morgan ’16 & Sarah Kish Morgan Betsy M. Moszeter ’11 Robert Eugene Motyka ’86 & Susan E. Motyka Laurence G. Mueller ’93 N. R. Narayana Murthy Davina J. Myers ’08 & James Talmon Knochenmus Thomas Michael Neir ’88 & Sally Otten Catherine M. Neis Croucher ’93 Dana Leff Niedzielska ’97 Benjamin K. Noland ’11 Margaret Grundy Noland ’15 & Chris Noland Walker J. Noland ’03 & Mary-Margaret Bivens Noland Nels Peter Nordquist ’99 & Jennifer Nordquist Philip K. O’Bannon ’15 Justin Neville Obletz ’03 R. Timothy O’Donnell ’81 & Michelle Kane O’Donnell Eleanor B. Off ’06 James Hawley Oldershaw ’02 Jeffrey Floyd Omohundro ’91 & Karen Harris Omohundro Jeffrey Eric Orr ’88 J. Russell Parker III ’72 Richard M. Paschal ’89 & Lura Paschal Zhiyuan Peng ’03 & Ying Hu Antonio U. Periquet Jr. ’90 & Martha I. Periquet Karen Kjorlien Phillips ’82 Alex R. Picou ’89 & Deirdra Picou Kathryn Adams Pittman ’10 & Mark Alan Pittman Brian K. Plum ’10 Lara K. Port ’08 & Benjamin D. Port ’09 Timothy James Portland ’90 & Elizabeth L. Portland Luke Michael Pototschnik ’04 Stephen W. Powell ’87 & Elizabeth Ann Sliwinski Powell Matthew L. Priest ’14 Christopher John Privon ’83 & Keron Chew Privon Marc Anthony Puntereri ’77 David Xingran Qu ’08 & Angela Qu Dana E. Quillen ’76 & Paul J. Mierzejewski Vincent Musungu Rague ’84 Rajiv Ranjan ’04

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Veena Rao-Mirmira ’03 Kathleen Anne Reardon ’97 Thomas D. Rein ’11 Dustin T. Renn ’07 Graham Rives ’12 Carol Fri Robinson ’87 & Martin L. Robinson Reynaldo Roche ’07 Elvis Rodriguez ’10 Nicholas James Rossi ’16 William J. Ruckelshaus ’93 Jeffrey P. Rudnicki ’11 & Emily Chase Dowling Patrick F. Ryan ’10 Kleber R. Santos ’01 Kevin Schaar ’11 Elizabeth H. Schad ’79 Robert Charles Schletter ’79 Robert G. Schoenvogel ’06 & Thames T. Schoenvogel Leslie Zanetti Schorr ’88 & Thomas E. Schorr Wilrich Herman Schroeder ’85 Linden Elizabeth Soule Schult ’17 Alexander T. Schwarz ’11 Ronak Yogesh Shah ’02 Paul Shaw ’10 Katrina F. Sherrerd & David G. Smith Jeremy Samuel Shinewald ’03 Elizabeth Wells Shumadine ’01 & James Hunter Shumadine ’01 Rebecca S. Silvestri ’87 & Gregory Anthony Silvestri ’87 David A. Simon ’03 & Julia Lockhart Simon Randy J. Sinclair ’15 Saptarshi Sinha ’08 John Franklin Skeele ’77 & Ann Parkhill Skeele Anthony William Smith ’87 & Elizabeth Roberts Smith C. Ray Smith ’58 & Phyllis J. Smith + Denise Katsias Smith ’93 & Elliott S. Smith C. Ray Smith ’58 & Phyllis J. Smith + Townsend C. Smith ’87 & Eileen P. Smith Rosamond Parker Smythe ’84 & Daniel Thompson Smythe ’84 Steven Alan Sonnenberg ’79 & Karen S. Sonnenberg Thespina D. Spivey ’01 & Jon C. Spivey ’99 Molly Duncan Squire ’17 & Bingley Barker Squire ’17 Shweta Srikanth ’12 & Sriram Geeyarpuram Nadathur ’09 Matthew Christopher Steere ’99 & Erin G. Steere Scott A. Stemberger ’04 & Renee Stemberger Marc David Stern ’88 & Kim Yellin Adele Brown Stotler ’85 & David C. Stotler ’85 Christopher Ryan Stringer ’01 Sarasa Subramony & Sankaran Venkataraman Bradley J. Sullivan ’07 & Laura H. Sullivan 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 Samuel Vose Tallman Jr. ’71 Christopher P. Tanco ’92 Leslie L. Tarkington ’69 & Marcus M. Tarkington ’69 Thomas K. Tattersall ’04 & Kelly E. Tattersall Ann H. Taylor ’85 & Peter R. Taylor

Thomas A. Taylor Jr. ’85 & Juliette L. Taylor Deborah B. Thomas ’89 Susan C. Thomas ’13 Kelly M. Thomson ’99 Jodi Lynn Thrasher ’05 & Santhosh George Varughese ’05 Thomas D. Tichenor ’11 Michael K. Tierney ’96 & Janet P. Tierney Rodman Tilt III ’13 Anastasia M. Tronoski ’97 Stephanie Wu Tse ’21 Meredith B. Tutterow ’99 & Samuel T. Tutterow ’97 Alok Vaish ’97 Thomas Boushall Valentine Jr. ’15 Patricia D. Van Belle ’94 & David G. Shanahan ’87 Bradley M. Vaughn ’08 Stacy Brown Vermylen ’75 & David B. Vermylen David Charles Walentas ’64 Kenneth Lincoln Walls ’01 & Brittany F. Walls Hongwei Wang ’03 Nancy Jacqueline Webb ’77 & David Newton Webb ’77 Seth E. Webber ’99 Chad E. Weber ’12 & Katherine F. Weber Collin David Weber ’18 Michelle Jo Weiss ’85 Alan C. Welch Jr. ’08 Meghan A. Welch ’10 Lily E. West ’12 Elizabeth Breiner Wetmore ’93 Carter V. Whisnand ’01 & Laura P. Whisnand R. Van Whisnand ’68 & Campbell B. Whisnand Martha C. White ’94 Alexander D. Whittemore III ’00 Gary Ray Wilhite ’84 Howard P. Wilkinson Jr. ’73 & Carolyn Nunley Wilkinson Robert E. Willen ’95 & Cynthia E. Siedman-Willen David M. Willey ’89 & Joy S. Willey Anson Damien Williams ’04 Catherine Cranton Williams ’12 & Christopher Davis Williams Steven D. Williams ’06 Christin G. Willis ’13 & Jeffrey M. Willis ’13 Rebecca Marie Wilson ’96 Josef Karl Winkler ’00 Gary Randall Wolfe ’92 & Teresa L. Wolfe Christopher John DiBiagio Wood ’12 & Leslie N. Wood Kurt W. Woolley ’06 & Heather Woolley David Francis Woynerowski ’02 & Elisabeth Woynerowski John H. Wright III ’63 & Trula L. Wright Yu Wu ’05 Landon R. Wyatt III ’82 & Edith H. Wyatt Clifford Miller Yonce ’97 & Susan Yonce John Alan Young ’92 & Rebecca A. Young Scott W. Ziegler ’88 & Amy S. Ziegler Abbott Associates: $1,000–2,499 Kathryn Elizabeth Allen ’22 & Kyle Thomas Allen ’22 Clare Perkins Ashforth ’22 Roberto Pallares Bilton ’22 Christopher John Blake ’22

Frederick William Blickle IV ’22 Lyndsay Anne Burke ’22 Eduardo J. Pereira Candanedo ’22 Patrick J. Corbett ’22 Sean Timothy Crane ’22 Ryan G. Crawford ’22 Rachel Madeline Edwards ’22 Owen Baughman Fry ’20 Juntao Ge ’20 Katherine G. Gordon ’22 Dave Heimbach Karen O. Henneberger ’20 & Mark W. Henneberger Justin Hicks ’21 & Amy Margaret Bourett Samuel Barrett Jackson ’23 Kortney Karee Johnson ’22 William Higginson Kelly ’22 Bilwa Aniruddha Khekale ’22 Susanna Klein ’22 Kirk Matthew Kloeppel ’20 Catherine A. Lindqvist & Craig Selwyn Lindqvist Elizabeth O’Brien Mathews ’22 Sean J. McAuliffe ’22 & Madeline Graham McAuliffe Amy Elizabeth McCaughey ’22 John Thomas McDonough ’22 Michael McFarlane & Sarah Merrill McFarlane Robert Lawrence McMurtry ’22 Abram Craddock McWane III ’22 Cooper Wilson Mead ’21 Jacob Alexander Meegan ’22 Katarina Isabelle Mejean ’22 Michael D. Nelson ’22 George Sperry Ordway ’22 Charles Collett Patton Jr. ’22 The Hickory Club recognizes Marina Peddy ’22 Darden alumni who have Christopher Piacentini consistently given to the Darden Sarah Ashley Powell ’22 School each year for a minimum of Mary Winston Richardson ’22 three years. Founded in 2005 as a Alexandra Joy Ruark ’22 way to recognize loyal donors, the Syed Adam Sadiq ’22 Hickory Club was named for Dean Katrina Schwab ’22 Charles C. Abbott’s ever-loyal black Colin Scott Gribble Smith ’23 Catriona Maida Stadtler-Ayer ’22 Labrador retriever, Hickory.

Eric Alan Swenson ’22 Bryan Richard Takvorian ’21 Courtney Anne Tamm ’20 Erin C. Tollini ’20 Chukwudi Charles Udenze ’22 Jennifer H. Valentine ’19 & Robert B. Valentine Gregory T. Waldrip ’22 Duoning Wang ’20 Jianming Wang ’22 Lauren Wippman ’22 Sizhe Zhou ’22 + Deceased

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Reunion Giving Reunion Giving allows classes to align philanthropy to impact the future of the School and honor its legacy of excellence. This list recognizes reunion giving from 1 July 2022 through 30 June 2023.

REUNION CLASS

REUNION GIVING TOTAL

CLASS PARTICIPATION

1958

$6,500

64%

1963

$130,413

90%

1968

$2,038,745

37%

1973

$2,523,355 *

36%

1978

$81,277

36%

1983

$370,766

35%

1988

$1,912,179

39%

1993

$784,405

39%

1998

$242,362

31%

2003

$512,175

40%

2008

$354,004

36%

2008 EMBA

$37,703 *

22% *

2013

$55,532

32%

2013 EMBA

$25,411

37%

2018

$53,925

28%

2018 EMBA

$34,990

23%

2022

$56,364

45%

2022 EMBA

$293,541

43%

TOTAL

$9,504,099

36%

*Sets a new Reunion record

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