MICHAEL ALFORD
Vice President & Director of Athletics
Florida State University
Dear Seminole Boosters,
It’s a tremendous honor to convey the gratitude of our studentathletes, coaches, and staff for your generous support of Florida State Athletics and Seminole Boosters. The 2022-23 athletic year featured numerous examples of the strength of our athletics culture and the competitive excellence we strive for.
Furthermore, our ability to sustain success on par with the nation’s best is a testament to the fact that, without your support, our student-athletes could not continue to elevate Seminole Athletics to its rightful place. This report highlights the many outstanding accomplishments by our student-athletes and teams over the 2022-23 season.
Together, our commitment to being national leaders in competition, in the classroom, and in the community, continues to be exemplified by the enormous impact our amazing student-athletes have each day. They are the epitome of the standard of excellence that has symbolized Seminole Athletics for decades, and the reason I have been so forthright and enthusiastic about the importance of maximizing revenues through all means.
Their performance across all three areas mentioned above is not just something we take extraordinary pride in but also is an inspiration to all of us whose passion and support has sustained this program. Furthermore, the importance of your contributions in direct support of these initiatives makes all the difference.
Your unwavering support of Seminole Boosters and Florida State – both athletically and in all aspects –reflects the unique spirit of our Unconquered culture. Please accept my deepest thanks for your support.
GO NOLES! Michael Alford Vice President & Director of Athletics, Florida State UniversitySTEPHEN PONDER
President & CEO
Seminole Boosters, Inc.
Elevate! Our mission is to elevate all aspects of Seminole Boosters to assist FSU Athletics in the pursuit of excellence. With your help, Seminole Boosters is elevating across the board. We are showing strength in numbers because of each loyal Seminole Booster like you. Strong partnerships from committed donors allowed us to deliver more than $30 Million in direct support to Florida State University Athletics.
Donor support provides all athletic scholarships, facilities, personal development, coaches support, and a world-class educational opportunity to each studentathlete at FSU.
Seminole Boosters reached new fundraising heights in 2023, and 2024 looks even better. With our university and athletic program remaining strong, we look forward to continued success this year and into the future.
With that said, enclosed you will find our 2022-23 financial update, including an overall summary, which includes endowment, facility, estate planning, annual fund, and Coaches Clubs. We hope this report shows the impact of your generosity. If you have questions about a specific fund, please contact J.P. Sinclair, Seminole Boosters Chief Financial Officer, at (850) 644-3484 or jpsinclair@fsu.edu
I am honored to be a part of our strong tradition and excited about the opportunities ahead. I’m grateful to our Board of Directors and each Seminole Booster. Thank you for your loyal support on behalf of the entire Seminole Boosters staff.
Go
Noles! Stephen Ponder President & Chief Executive Officer, Seminole Boosters, Inc.SEMINOLE BOOSTER MEMBER CONNECTIONS
STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUCCESS SUMMARY
FALL 2022 AND SPRING 2023
DEAN’S LIST
FALL 2022 - 104 SPRING 2023 - 98
PRESIDENT’S LIST
FALL 2022 - 45 SPRING 2023 - 35
NUMBER OF TEAMS ABOVE A 3.0 GPA
FALL 2022 - 16 (out of 18)
SPRING 2023 - 16 (out of 18)
NUMBER OF STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH 3.0 OR ABOVE
FALL 2022 - 327 SPRING 2023 - 318
DEPARTMENTAL GPA
DEPARTMENTAL GPA 3.2
3.211
Fall 2022 Spring2023 NEW RECORD!!
ATHLETICS HIGHLIGHTS
35
ALL AMERICANS
ACC TEAM CHAMPIONS
Soccer
ACC TEAM CHAMPIONS
Softball
17 TH
DIRECTOR’S
CUP FINISH
2022-2023
NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
TRACK & FIELD SOCCER
JENNA NIGHSWONGER (MAC HERMANN FINALIST)
TREY CUNNINGHAM (BOWERMAN WINNER)
6
ACC PLAYER/ PERFORMER OF THE YEAR HONORS
NATIONAL FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
TA’NIYA LATSON (THE ATHLETIC, USBWA, WBCA)
WOMEN’S GOLF LOTTIE WOAD (WGCA)
Provide opportunities for students to develop in strength, skill, and character through supporting the financial needs of Florida State University Athletics by cultivating relationships within the FSU community.
Mission Values Vision Principles
Bold
To continually seek new opportunities to improve, innovate, and take risks.
Integrity
Lead ourselves with transparency, honor, and respect for our constituents and the Florida State University brand.
Teamwork
Collaborate respectfully with donors, coworkers, and the university to solve problems, enhance the performance of others, and support the team goals.
Excellence
Uphold a high standard of professionalism by developing a daily process through attention to detail, attitude, approach, and appearance.
Service
Creating an outlook that focuses on loyalty, trust, and value, and puts the needs of our staff and constituents at the forefront of the organization.
To build personal, long lasting relationships with every student, fan, and alumni while inspiring the success of the entire Florida State community through Athletics.
Be the personal connection to fans and donors to FSU Athletics through service and stewardship
Promote and protect the long-term prosperity of Florida State University
Explore multiple points of view both internal and external to the University
Provide opportunities to allow students to pursue their educational and athletic goals
Steward the resources provided by our constituents
Respect others, make every effort to understand each other, take responsibility, and do our best to create mutual trust
Compete, win, and be champions
YEAR IN REVIEW FINANCIAL STATEMENT SUMMARY
Overall, Seminole Boosters, Inc. provided more than $21.3 million in cash to the athletics department to help fund scholarships and operations, plus funded $10.3 million related to athletic facilities on behalf of the department. Please note, the revenue numbers expressed on this page include pledges and do not reflect cash collected during this period. Additionally, the expenses include cash spent during the year that could have been collected during a previous period.
REVENUES AS OF JUNE 30, 2023
$105,638,639 $89,033,504
EXPENSES AS OF JUNE 30, 2023
Contributions - $75,740,447
Consists of pledges made during the year towards Annual Fund, Capital Projects, Coaches Clubs and Endowments. Some pledges are going to be collected over multiple years.
Charges for Services - $1,494,512
Consists of revenues related to the operation of the Dunlap Champions Club and Stadium Concessions.
Royalties - $4,305,493
Consists of revenues received for the sale of licensed products.
Interest Income - $4,845,871
Consists of interest and investment return received.
Other Revenues - $7,317,925
Consists of revenues from the operations of Champions Hall, Burt Reynolds Hall, College Town III, and other events held during the year.
Skybox & Club - $10,084,391
Consists of ticket sales revenue for the Skybox Suites and Dunlap Champions Club for the 2022 football season.
Rent Income – Stadium Lease - $1,850,000
Consists of revenue received as part of the Lease Agreement with the Athletics Department.
Program Services - $49,089,660
Consists of transfers directly to FSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Operation of Dunlap Champions Club, Champions Hall, Burt Reynolds Hall, and College Town III.
Supporting Services - $8,500,040
Consists of expenses paid for the operations of the Seminole Boosters.
Interest Expense - $6,203,338
Consists of amounts paid related to outstanding debt held by the Seminole Boosters from facility construction.
Other Expenses - $1,193,972
Consists of realized losses on the sale of real estate assets, and property holding expenses.
Pledge Write-Offs - $9,498,539
Consists of pledges previously recognized as revenue that we have determined are not collectible.
Construction Contributions to FSU - $14,547,955
Consists of facility project construction cost paid from Capital Contributions.
FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS
100
FLORIDA IS # 1
5,500 DONORS
138 different funds or initiatives RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS
Revenue Source
#1 #2
#3
BOWDEN SOCIETY FACILITY FUND ANNUAL FUND donor events attended by over
DOAK CAMPBELL STADIUM RENOVATION FUND
1,100 in all 50 states from every county in Florida
LEON COUNTY IS # 1
54% of donors are FSU Alumni
Student Booster Members HOSTED OVER DONORS DONORS
Over
FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS
2023 ANNUAL FUND
pledges reached its
SEMINOLE BOOSTERS
MORE THAN HIGHEST AMOUNT
6,500,000 IMPRESSIONS
Social Media Channels received since 2017
PAYMENTS RECEIVED on athletic facilities hit anall-timehighat more than
$21,000,000
COACHES CLUBS
pledgeshitan all-timehighat more than
$3,000,000
OVERALL PAYMENTS HIT AN ALL-TIME AT $69 MILLION more than
ANNUAL FUND
The annual fund continued to serve as the fundraising priority in 2023 with an emphasis on increasing overall membership. We continued our plan of personal outreach to former members and qualified prospects to grow annual membership. The 2023 annual fund drive had three main objectives: Increase the renewal rate to 90% or higher, increase the number of new members, and increase members in Leon County. The annual fund grew in both pledges and members in 2023!
WHERE YOUR DONATION GOES:
SCHOLARSHIPS SPORTS MEDICINE STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
246.2 scholarships for 500 student-athletes across all 20 sports
COST: $11.6M annually
Comprehensive anatomical health, plus injury prevention and rehabilitation program for all teams.
COST: $3.5M annually
CHIEF LEVEL MEMBERS
2,070
14,529
TOTAL MEMBERS
4,023 NEW MEMBERS
Complete performance based strength and speed program for all teams.
COST: $650K annually
NUTRITION EQUIPMENT
Total nutritional program geared towards performance goals for all teams.
COST: $675K annually
All the tools needed to achieve peak performance for all teams.
COST: $1.2M annually
(pluscontributionsfrom Nikeperourcontract)
SEASON TICKET HOLDER MEMBERS
7,916
2,163 UPGRADED MEMBERS
$20,240,800
TOTAL PLEDGES
FACILITIES
Our commitment to excellence, both in the classroom and in competition, includes modern facilities that meet the needs of student-athletes and staff while providing a world-class experience. Seminole Boosters continues to place a strong focus on enhancing our facilities for our student-athletes and supporters. Projects were completed at softball, soccer, football, and fundraising continues for team needs across all sports including the Dunlap Football Center.
2022/2023 FACILITY COMMITMENTS $51,744,238
Swimming $100,250 Track & Field $2,000 Volleyball $11,000
Basketball $1,102,631 Softball $333,150
Golf $186,404 Soccer $91,932
General $2,592,013
Baseball $1,109,365
2022/2023 FACILITY PAYMENTS $21,522,497
PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY SPORT
Football $15,993,752
FACILITIES
We thank our supporters who share a passion for these sports and helped us make this investment in current and future Seminoles. The following contributors have made significant investments of $50,000 or more specifically to facility projects during the 2022-2023 fiscal year:
• Anonymous
• Bart and Deena Perryman
• Tillie A. Allen
• American Social Hospitality Group
• Brian Anderson
• Don Antonacio
• Ben and Susan Bailey
• Patrick Barineau
• Larry and Joyce Beltz
• Clint and Jan Bennett
• Nick and Angela Bergan
• Scott & Holly Bodenweber
• Boyle Family
• Jonathan Brimer & Select Shades, LLC
• Tim and Natalie Brock
• Brice & Shelby Brown
• Gary R. Fogleman
• William C. Burkhardt
• Jay Burleson
• The Burton Family - Eric, Tina, Sydney & Cade
• Tri-Eagle Sales
• Ken & Lisa Cashin
• Bob and Faye Caton
• Kristian and Anna-Lee Chapman
• Dr. Mark Chin-Lenn and Kevin Pfeiffer
• Jeremy and Veda Cloud
• Ryan and Julie Colich
• Peter and Jennifer Collins
• Jonathan and Kelly Conrad
• Craig and Allison Coppedge
• Steve and Monica Cunningham
• Clif and Terry Curry
• Lawrence and Jeanne Curtin
• Joel, Josiah and Elijah Davis
• Tim and Marianne Davis
• DeVoe Automotive Group
• Craig and Michelle Dewhurst
• Barry Dixon
• Ryan and Elizabeth Dorrell
• Charlie and Alison Dudley
• Douglas and Doris Dunlap
• The Dyche Family
• Extra Point Club
• Dr. Philbert and Deanna Ford
• Ernie B. Garcia
• Craig and Anna Gilman
• Jorge and Pamela Gonzalez
• James Guida
• Dr. Tom Haney and Family
• Stephen and Alice Harrell
• Jeff and Cathy Hewlett
• Diane and Larry Hill Family Endowment
• Malaka Hilton
• Jacob and Brianna Holehouse
• The Hubrich Family
• Pfilip and Luella Hunt, Jr.
• Christopher Iansiti
• Gabe and Jourdan Isasi
• Hal Jackson
• Jacksonville Seminole Boosters
• James M. Doss Charitable Foundation
• Ben and Lorraine Johnson
• Manny and Mary Johnson
• Kenneth and Susanne Karr
• Shane and Michelle Kirkley
• Michael J. and Susan Kowalski
• Don and Lynn Lambert
• James L. Lee
• Shannon Libbert & Family
• Paul Lokey
• John and Carolyn Lowry
• Sean and Gina Lyon
• Ben and Christina Macfarland
• Matthew and Megan Maloney
• Tom and Kathleen McCormick
• Joe McGee
• Joe McPherson
• Spencer Merriam
• David D. Mobley Jr. & Family
• Bobby and Katie Moses
• Rick & Emily Mottern
• Kimberly and Gary Moulton
• The Mueller Family
• Patrick and Alison Murrah
• The Niles Family
• Mike and Maria Norvell
• Colton and Laurel Outcalt
• Roger L. Overby
• Jim Owens
• Guy S. Paparella
• Robert Parrish
• Mike and Judy Pate
• Brian Diesselhorst
• The Potts Family
• Jimmy and Annette Williams
• John and Janie Robinson
• Stan and Peg Rogaski
• Eric and Crissy Samide
• Luke and Lauren Savage
• Brent and Debbie Sembler
• Bill and Wyn Shoptaw
• Keith and Patricia Sigmon
• Rory and Donna Simons Family
• Scott Steele
• Jim & Meagan Sturm
• The Summey Family
• Lloyd and Nancy Sweet
• In Loving Memory of Claude Thigpen
• Fred and Susan Thurmond
• Scott Toth
• Todd & Annie Trimmer
• The Frank & Kim Tsamoutales Family
• Barry and Patti Vaughn
• Veliz Family
• James E. Wallace
• Brent Watson
• Floyd and Marilyn Whiddon, Jr.
• Justin & Wendy Wiggins
• Scott and Kelly Witt
• Ryan Wood
DOAK CAMPBELL STADIUM REDEVELOPMENT
The primary objective of this project is to maintain Doak Campbell Stadium as one of the best venues in all collegiate sports. The results of numerous surveys revealed 91% of our donors and fans support enhancing the game day experience and improving seat comfort. The architectural firm Populous will design the game day amenities desired by fans and address infrastructure needs of our historic facility.
We are currently in the preselling phase of this project which is pacing ahead of schedule. Construction will take place starting in December 2023 through July 2025, finishing in time for our home opener in August 2025.
DOAK CAMPBELL STADIUM REDEVELOPMENT
DOAK CAMPBELL STADIUM REDEVELOPMENT
We thank our supporters who share a passion for enhancing the experience at Doak Campbell Stadium and ensuring it is one of the best venues in all collegiate sports. The following contributors have made significant investments of $50,000 or more specifically to this project during the 2022-2023 fiscal year:
• 850 Investments & Management LLC
• Adept Advisors Inc.
• Maximo Alvarez
• Paul & Pam Anderson
• Automatic Curb Company Inc
• George D. Avant, Jr.
• Jorge and Diana Azor
• Bank of America III
• James S. Bartholomew
• Bass Sox Mercer P.A.
• John R. Beach And Associates Inc.
• Matt Bell
• Doug and Kristin Bishop
• Scott & Holly Bodenweber
• Demory A. Boeneke
• Shaun and Melissa Booth
• Harold R. Brawner
• Jeff and Dottie Bryan
• The Burton Family - Eric, Tina, Sydney & Cade
• Jeffrey B. Butler
• Kevin D. Carpenter Family
• Stephen M. Caruso
• Caulfield & Wheeler, Inc.
• Bridget M. Chandler
• Kristian and Anna-Lee Chapman
• Johnson Family
• Peter and Jennifer Collins
• Claude Conley
• Lamont Cook
• Paul E. Corbley
• Brad and Hilary Crenshaw
• Scott and Marion Darling
• Kenneth S. Davis
• Tim and Marianne Davis
• Gary A. DeLapp
• Christopher and Andrea Diamantis
• Barry Dixon
• Eva Duggar
• Michael J. Eubank
• Betsy Evans
• Charles R. Everidge
• The Feinberg Family
• Dr. Philbert and Deanna Ford
• Furrin Auto Inc
• Benjamin Gantt
• David & Shelly Goodson - Earth Remedies Luxury Med Spa
• William R. Grant
• Marc and Amy Greene
• Grollco, LLC
• H and M Investments
• Bruce & Anne Harrell
• Tony Harris
• Stephen L. Helgemo
• Diane and Larry Hill Family Endowment
• Hobson Chevrolet-Buick of Cairo
• John and Victor Holcomb
• Alan C. Hooper
• Vincent S. Hughes
• Timothy P. Hunt
• Italiano Insurance
• James & Betty Lou Joanos Family
• Bolley Johnson
• Peter and Mary Lee Jones
• Ray and Bonnie Jones
• Marjorie N. Jordan
• Howard Kanner
• Scott C. Keipper
• Christopher A. Keith
• Kia AutoSport
• Kriste K. LaMay
• Don and Lynn Lambert
• Lawton and Beth Langford
• Lewis & Thompson Electric
• Shane, Jessica, and Hannah Locke
• Sean and Gina Lyon
• Mark & Patricia Macek
• Steve and Hillary May
• McCaleb Wesley Family
• Gregory and Michelle Michaud
• Max and Kim Milam
• Jorge and Margie Morales
• Kimberly and Gary Moulton
• Joe and Terri Moye
• Robert J. Murphy
• Steve L. Nelsen
• John M. Night
• Roger L. Overby
• Jim Owens
• Leslie V. Pantin
• Thomas F. Panza
• William M. Parker
• Jose Perez
• Brian and Brandie Philpot
• Poole Engineering and Surveying, Inc.
• The Price Family
• Samuel J. Provencher
• James and Janice Pyle
• Benjiman D. Read
• Kyle Reed
• Jim and Betty Ann Rodgers
• Daniel R. Rodriguez
• Stan and Peg Rogaski
• Reynaldo Santana
• Jason and Lauren Sato
• Ron G. Scott
• Sherwin P. Simmons
• Jay Steele
• Scott Steele
• Bill, Tammy, Will, and Becca Stephenson
• Dale K. Tadlock
• Roy L. Talley
• John and Jennifer Taylor
• James F. Thielen
• Nylah Thompson & H.L. Hartford
• Tommy G. Thompson
• Tobin & Reyes, P.A.
• Philip and Deirdre Troyer
• Valparaiso Realty Company
• Sam G. Varn
• Barry and Patti Vaughn
• Doyd R. Vause
• Robert S. Vedder
• David W. Walker
• Ware Oil & Supply
• Brian and Cortney Williams
• Scott D. Wilson
• David A. Yon
ENDOWMENT REPORT
The Seminole Boosters endowment is ever-growing and consists of 756 funds that ensure the financial stability of the Athletic Department. The contributions from those funds are invested collectively through Seminole Boosters, Inc., and a portion of the total earnings is transferred each year to help cover the cost of our athletic scholarships. These funds help Florida State Athletics maintain a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top student-athletes and enable our programs to continue to grow and enrich the lives of all student-athletes who step foot on our campus.
2022/2023 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITMENTS $1,095,866
2022/2023 SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENTS $1,617,206
The chart above represents the fair market value of the endowment for each fiscal year over a five-year period. As of June 30, 2023 the Seminole Boosters, Inc. Athletic Scholarship Fund consisted of a total of 756 endowments. The total market value of the endowment accounts on June 30, 2023 was $80.83 million.
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Total Gifts Received $1,617,206
Net Appreciation $3,493,037
Net Expenditures -$3,013,061
Market Value at 6/30/23 $80,830,913
2022-2023 ENDOWMENT HIGHLIGHTS
7/1/22 - 6/30/23:
The Seminole Boosters Athletic Scholarship Endowment increased by $2.1 million to $80.8 million.
Seminole Boosters provided a total of $12.5 million in scholarship funding in 2023 with $2.4 million coming from the Seminole Boosters Athletic Scholarship Endowment.
In the past five years:
The Seminole Boosters Athletic Scholarship Endowment Asset Value increased by $3.2 million.
Over the five-year period ending June 30, 2023, SBI provided $58.2 million for Athletic Dept Scholarships, with $12.1 million coming directly from the Athletic Scholarship Endowment.
Deferred Giving: This endowment report is reflective of current assets under management. Any deferred commitments towards the endowment are currently recognized in the Custodes Lampadis Society and will not receive endowment reports or be included in the endowment total until realized.
Real Estate: Endowment real estate was appraised during the 2023 fiscal year and all changes in value have been recorded.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS RELATED TO FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Market Value of Endowment: Value of the endowment at a point in time.
Total Gifts Received: The sum of gifts received for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
Net Appreciation: The realized and unrealized gains and losses earned by the Seminole Boosters Athletic Scholarship Endowment Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
Net Expenditures: The expenditures and Seminole Boosters, Inc. administrative fee paid for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
We thank our supporters who help provide over 500 exceptional student-athletes the opportunity to compete at an elite institution while gaining a world class education. The following people have made significant contributions of $50,000 or more to our endowment program during the 2022-2023 fiscal year:
• Benjamin J. Biard
• Ken and Dona Cormier
• Michael and Anna Feiler
• Betty D. Gurney
• Tom and Kathleen McCormick
• The Ryals McMullian Family
• Patricia Sargeant and Maureen Hughes
• David Skup
• Lou and Mariana Taormina
• Frank and Anne Vicino
UNRESTRICTED GIVING
Unrestricted commitments are more important than ever before in helping to fund the priorities of the Athletic Department. Unrestricted funds provide the flexibility for the Vice President and Director of Athletics to identify areas where they can have the greatest impact. Unlike facility or endowment gifts, unrestricted commitments are not earmarked for a specific designation and can therefore go to work immediately in core areas to support our student-athletes and coaches as well as the athletic facilities. They can also help to cover operating costs that are accrued throughout the academic year. By providing Florida State with a steady stream of discretionary monies, unrestricted dollars enable the Athletic Department to fund recurring costs and to address unforeseen challenges as they arise.
2022/2023
UNRESTRICTED COMMITMENTS
$281,992
2022/2023
UNRESTRICTED PAYMENTS
$286,992
DIRECTED GIVING AND COACHES CLUBS
2022/2023
The Seminole Boosters Coaches Clubs provides alumni and fans of Florida State Athletics an exclusive opportunity to direct their financial support to the head coach and team of their choice. At the Coaches Clubs, we believe that it’s “Your Team. Your Choice.” Every dollar given to the Coaches Clubs is immediately directed to the program of your designation in order to provide funds for urgent needs not covered in the team’s annual budget.
UNRESTRICTED COMMITMENTS
$2,939,960
2022/2023
UNRESTRICTED PAYMENTS $3,034,454
We thank our supporters to the Coaches Clubs whose financial support help develop elite talent into championship student-athletes both in the classroom and in competition. The following contributors have made significant investments of $50,000 or more specifically to Coaches Clubs or other restricted funds during the 2022-2023 fiscal year:
• Paul Brothers
• James & Kathy Dahl
• Dr. Herb and Mary Jervis
• Mike & Maria Norvell
• Jim Owens
• Jim and Betty Ann Rodgers
• Nylah Thompson & H.L. Hartford
BASEBALL
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
FOOTBALL
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S GOLF
MEN’S BASKETBALL
MEN’S TENNIS
SOCCER
SOFTBALL
CHEER & DANCE
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING
TRACK & CROSS COUNTRY
VOLLEYBALL
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
WOMEN’S TENNIS
BOWDEN SOCIETY
Launched in September of 2022, Bowden Society recognizes individuals who make commitments of $50,000 or more payable over five years.
Bowden Society gifts focus on funding new athletic facility construction, the enhancement of current athletic facilities, as well as contributing to the endowment fund, and are separate from annual fund donations and seat related requirements. Although the Bowden Society is named in honor of our legendary football coach, Bobby Bowden, this Society will help fund facilities and scholarships for all 20 varsity sports.
Just as Bobby Bowden transformed Florida State Athletics, gifts to the Bowden Society will ensure competitive excellence now and in the future.
Fundraising Update
TOTAL PLEDGED toDunlapFootballCenter
TOTAL PAYMENTS toDunlapFootballCenter
$68,710,008 $31,463,334
PLEDGES SINCE THE LAUNCH PAYMENTS SINCE THE LAUNCH BOWDEN SOCIETY BOWDEN SOCIETY
$19,805,029 $6,408,808
Student-Athlete
BOWDEN SOCIETY
Accomplishments
# of student-athletes graduated this year 130
Future Projects
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SENIOR STAFF
Stephen Ponder
President & CEO
Derril Beech
Senior VP/Marketing & Annual Giving
JP Sinclair
Chief Financial Officer
Kari Terezakis
Senior VP/Stewardship & Gameday Operations
Chris Wilson
Senior VP/Development
Ben Zierden
Senior VP/Capital Projects & Facilities
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Charlie Dudley
Chair
Warner Peacock Vice-Chair
Dr. Philip Troye
Treasurer
Beth Langford
Secretary
Richard McCullough, Ph.D.
University President
Peter Collins
Board of Trustees Chair
Michael Alford
Vice President & Director of Athletics
Peter Boulware At-Large
Betsy Evans At-Large
Rich Heffley At-Large
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jorge Azor Hayesville, NC
Flecia Braswell Tallahassee, FL
Garrison Burr Tampa, FL
Marilyn Cox Tallahassee, FL
Brad Crenshaw Lakeland, FL
Jeri Damasiewicz Tallahassee, FL
Scott Darling La Canada, CA
Craig Dewhurst St. Augustine, FL
Chris Forehand Panama City, FL
Ericka Franz Tampa, FL
James Gustafson Tallahassee, FL
Gina Hill Jacksonville, FL
Mark Hillis Tallahassee, FL Moises Issa Ft Lauderdale, FL
Mike Kosloske Tampa, FL
Pete Law Atlanta, GA
Shannon Libbert Pensacola, FL
Chris Ligori Tampa, FL
Brett Lindquist Longwood, FL
Bill Lloyd Bradenton, FL
Trey McCarley Tallahassee, FL
Teri Miller Jupiter, FL
DeVoe Moore Tallahassee, FL
Slaton Murray Tallahassee, FL
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Richard McCullough
University President
Peter Collins
Board of Trustees Chair
Marla Vickers
University VP for Advancement
Michael Alford
Vice President & Director of Athletics
Charlie Dudley
Seminole Boosters Chair
Andy Norman At-Large
Barry Vaughn At-Large
Jimmy Graganella Immediate Past Chair
Jimmy Graganella
Immediate Past Chair
Doug Russell
2nd Immediate Past Chair
Eleanor Connan
Women’s Athletics Representative
Mike Brady
Faculty Athletic Representative
Jeanne Curtin
Alumni Association Chair
Les Pantin, III Coral Gables, FL
Craig Ramsey Alpharetta, GA
Michael Rendina Jupiter, FL
Kurt Schafer Tampa, FL
Steven Smith Nashville, TN
Jeff Stoops Delray Beach, FL
Sheri Thomson Dothan, AL
Nada Usina Flagler Beach, FL
Elizabeth Waring St. Augustine, FL
Scott Witt Jacksonville, FL
Christopher Iansiti FSU Foundation Chair
Kent Knisley Varsity Club Chair
Joe Keyser Student Booster President
Thank you for supporting all 530 student-athletes at FSU, including me. The Seminole Boosters is an amazing organization that makes a huge difference for all 20 sports. Student-athletes have demanding schedules, but the support staff at FSU helps us stay focused on class work and organization while trainers and nutritionist do their best to help us perform our best throughout the year.
And coaches help each athlete prepare and improve while motivating us to succeed. None of this would be possible without Seminole Boosters.
Being the quarterback at FSU was a dream come true, and I’m incredibly thankful for the support I’ve received from Seminole Boosters throughout my career.
JORDAN TRAVIS Football, Class of 2022