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2016–17 University Foundation Annual Report

California State University, Chico’s most successful fundraising year and what it took to get there

ON THE ROAD

CONTENTS

6 ON THE MOVE

8 THE CAMPAIGN ROADMAP

10 From the CEOTHE CAMPAIGN PROGRESS

4 2016–17GIVING AT A GLANCE

3 INTRODUCTION

12 LOOKING BACK

From the Chair

24 WHERE WE’VE BEEN AND WHERE WE’RE GOING

18 From the PresidentON THE ROAD AND BACK AGAIN

20 FINANCIAL IMPACT REPORT

26 TOWER SOCIETY HONOR ROLL

33 BOARD OF GOVERNORS

INTRODUCTION

C alifornia State University, Chico’s 130 years of public service began in 1887, when John Bidwell donated

eight acres of his prized cherry orchard to build Chico Normal School—establishing the first institution of higher education in the North State. The University Foundation was created in 1940. The nonprofit auxiliary engages those who care about Chico State; provides opportunities to enhance its teaching, research, and community programs; and guarantees ethical stewardship of gifts received.

The return on an investment in the University is far-reaching and never-ending. In addition to describing the Foundation’s fundraising and investment performance, this annual report highlights the human impact of giving. It features voices of donors, students, faculty, staff, and community members and demonstrates the essential role your philanthropy plays in our future.

We’re taking you On the Road with the development team, giving you a look at who and what it takes to build a culture of philanthropy at Chico State. Your generosity paved the way! Thank you.

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ON THE ROAD » 2016–17 ANNUAL REPORT

Best Fundraising Year On Record2016–17 GIVING AT A GLANCE

14,818,352$Total Raised From July 1, 2016–June 30, 2017

This includes cash and multiyear and deferred pledges.

Who’s Donating?15,026 donors

39% Alumni

25% Friends

18% Parents

11% Students

5%Organizations

2% Faculty and Staff

60,995,401

82,100,774

$

$

Total Endowment Value

Total Net Assets

678

163

TOTAL NUMBER OFTOWER SOCIETY DONORS

TOTAL NUMBER OF GOLD*TOWER SOCIETY DONORS

*Graduates of the Last Decade (see p. 28)

TOTAL NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP MONEY AWARDED

1,090$2,318,568

348faculty and staffgave more than

$265,000

5,805 Chico State alumni gave more than $7,000,0003,730 friends gave nearly$1.9 million

2,697 parents gave nearly$640,000

$5,000,000corporations and

foundations gave more than

821$13,000

(doubling last year’s giving)

1,625Students gave nearly

$Largest Gift 2,000,000Smallest Gift $1

1. New College of Business Building2. Chico State Herbarium Endowment3. Superior Region Endowment for Distance Learning in Social Work4. Bell Family Presidential Scholarship Endowment5. Hayden Homes— Dennis P. Murphy Endowed Professorship

1. Chico State Fund (Unrestricted) University’s Greatest Need

2. North State Public Radio

3. College of Business

4. Gateway Science Museum

5. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

TOP DESIGNATIONSBY DOLLAR AMOUNT

TOP DESIGNATIONSBY NUMBER OF DONORS

Average Gift

$264

Donors are Supporting:

Buildings & Facilities

Academic Programs

$3,196,070

$3,189,606

ScholarshipsFaculty Endowments

Other Programs

Unrestricted

Athletics

$2,497,078 $1,075,000

$471,542

$375,669

$302,664

Museums, Public Radio, etc.

Academic, Athletic, etc.

Career Center, Food Pantry,Student Research, etc.

Public Services$3,710,722

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How We Achieved Our Best Fundraising Year Yet

G team who met with alumni, parents, and friends like you—traveling far and wide to create a groundswell of philanthropy

that is transforming the way we teach, learn, work, research, and serve the public at Chico State.

et in! We’re taking you on the road with the 2016–17 development

Together, we’ll celebrate last year’s important milestones and successes and see who and what it takes to inspire more support than ever for Chico State.

12 DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS

924 FACE-TO-FACE VISITS

2,000 CUPS OF COFFEE CONSUMED

237 ZIP CODES VISITED

FARTHEST CITY VISITED: TOKYO, JAPAN

While our frontline fundraisers were on the road, our team of student callers hit the phones to engage Wildcat supporters across the country.

30 STUDENT CALLERS

460,000+ PHONE CALLS MADE

14,975 AWESOME CONVERSATIONS

... but who's count ing?

ON THE MOVE

76

678TOWER

MEMBERS

2TO SUPPORT

50+DESIGNATIONS

33,390GIFTS MADE

15,026 DONORS

WHO GAVE$13,166,494

IN GIFTS

The result?

REPRESENTING

89OF ALL DOLLARS

RAISED IN 2016–17

%

The Campaign Roadmap

2012 20172013 20182014 20192015 2016 2020

$100,000,000CELEBRATE!

DID YOU KNOW?THERE ARE USUALLY THREE PHASES OF A UNIVERSITY CAMPAIGN: THE INITIAL PHASE, THE QUIET PHASE, AND THE PUBLIC PHASE. WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE QUIET PHASE OF TRANSFORM TOMORROW | THE CAMPAIGN FOR CHICO STATE.

OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $100 MILLION BY 2020 FOR THREE PRIORITIES:1. EMPOWER STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH ANNUAL GIVING

2. BUILD CUTTING-EDGE FACILITIES3. INVEST IN PEOPLE WITH NEW ENDOWMENTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, FACULTY FELLOWSHIPS, AND PROGRAMS

$70 MILLION MARKPUBLIC PHASE BEGINS

JULY 2012INITIAL PLANNING PHASE• IDENTIFY CAMPUS NEEDS AND STRENGTHS

• DEVELOP CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

$51,602,203

TOTAL RAISEDFROM 2012–17

JULY 2015 QUIET/LEADERSHIP PHASE• ENGAGE LEADERSHIP DONORS IN MAJOR CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES

• BUILD INTERNAL AWARENESS

• INCREASE LEVELS OF IMMEDIATE SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS ACROSS CAMPUS

• PUBLICLY CELEBRATE OUR CAMPAIGN’S LEADERSHIP DONORS AND ANNOUNCE CAMPAIGN TO ALL STUDENTS, ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS

• ENGAGE OUR ENTIRE WILDCAT COMMUNITY IN ACHIEVING OUR GOAL OF $100 MILLION BY 2020

• SHARE STORIES OF IMPACT

• WRAP-UP AND REPORT OUT

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2012Where We Started

2017Quiet Phase

$70 MILLION MARKPublic Phase Begins

2020–$100 MILLION MARKCelebration!

T hanks to you, our remarkable donors, we’re halfway to our goal of raising $100 million by 2020. Together, you are empowering student success. You’re giving deans and faculty immediate funding so they can create innovative

curricula and real-world experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers. You’re helping us update and build new facilities, so gaps in state funding won’t hinder our ability to provide state-of-the-art learning. And you’re investing in people through scholarships, faculty fellowships, and program endowments.

It’s no accident that Chico State continues to be recognized for our return on investment by Money magazine and Washington Monthly or that we’re celebrating the best fundraising year on record. Alumni, students, parents, and friends across the country have taken their philanthropy to the next level. This is how we will transform more lives. And this is still in the quiet phase of our Transform Tomorrow journey!

Thank you for being a Chico State supporter and fueling our success—not only today, but for generations to come.

Sincerely,

Ahmad Boura CEO, University Foundation and Vice President for University Advancement

FROM THE CEO

CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY OF SUPPORTERS

Tower Society events allow members to connect with each other, standout students, and campus leaders.

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GIFTS BY TYPE

$31,012,357

$3,570,801

$17,019,045

CASH

MULTIYEAR

DEFERRED

Cash: Gifts that can be spent immediately to benefit areas that donors designate

Multiyear pledge: Gifts that will be received in total over several years

Deferred: Gifts that are planned, including bequests, charitable trusts, life insurance, etc.

Campaign Progress

“Thank you for being a Chico State supporter and fueling our success— not only today, but for generations to come.”

$51,602,203

TOTAL RAISEDFROM 2012–17

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July 2016 August 2016 September 2016 October 2016July 1 First GiftChico State parent Diana Perez kicks off the year with our first gift to the Chico State Fund, which provides unrestricted support to meet the University’s greatest needs.

July 13 First Tower GiftProfessor Emeritus Chuck Nelson (’72, ’78) and Paula Busch (’73, ’75) put the first Tower Society gifts on the books, supporting several designations close their hearts. Paula’s gifts include the Jennifer Tancreto Memorial Award for art students; the Jerril Dean and Patrick Kopp Student Print Prize; and the Turner Acquisitions Fund. Chuck supports the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, including a student award for research and creativity in geological sciences.

July 24 $100,000 Raised

With his gift to the accounting department, San Mateo County Controller Juan Raigoza (’89, ’99) puts us over the $100,000 mark.

July 25 First Corporate GiftPacific Gas & Electric Company makes the first corporate contribution of the year to Gateway Science Museum.

August 22 First Student DonorElizabeth Face (bottom left), a member of the Student Philanthropy Council, makes the first student gift of the year to the Chico State Fund. You may have talked with her at campus events like the Family Weekend BBQ or on the phone, as she’s also one of 30 student callers at the Chico State Calling Center.

August 22 $500,000 MarkRobert (’06) and Kelly (’05) Strazzarino give to the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management and Wildcat Athletics, helping us surpass the $500,000 mark. (Above left) Robert, founder and CEO of College Scheduler, also gives back as a judge for the College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship’s Business Concepts Competition, which helps students turn ideas into business ventures.

September 26 First New Endowed Scholarship EstablishedDolores Sellers (’75, ’93) establishes the first new scholarship endowment of the year—the Clif Sellers Memorial Scholarship—in honor of her late husband. Clif Sellers (’76) served as the planning director of the City of Chico. His memorial scholarship will benefit students majoring in geography and planning in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.

August 25 First Foundation GiftThe Foor Foundation, a longtime supporter of Chico State, makes the first private foundation gift of the year to two funds that are advancing diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields: Latinos in Technical Careers and the National Society of Black Engineers.

October 1 University Foundation Special Endowment Awards DistributedUniversity Foundation Special Endowment Awards distribute nearly $125,000 to support innovative curricula across campus. One award allowed faculty to purchase two state-of-the-art Microsoft HoloLenses so students can create mixed-reality storytelling in a new multidisciplinary course: “Virtual and Augmented Reality for Gaming and Media.”

October 16 5,000 DonorsWe celebrate 5,000 donors thanks to Kimberly Merrifield (’90) and her gift to North State Public Radio, which had more than 3,000 donors this year!

October 28 $1 Million MarkTower Society member Mark Schwartz (‘84) and his gift to the Multievent Legacy Scholarship, which benefits our track and field student-athletes, puts us over the million-dollar mark.

LOOKING BACK

Chico State’s Best Fundraising Year and What It Took to Get There

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December 2016 January 2017 February 2017December 16 First New Annual Scholarship Established

The Crankstart Foundation creates the first new annual scholarship of the year, providing $50,000 in support for re-entry students like Corina Yetter. After the GreatRecession, the marketing major and her husband lost nearly everything. Supporting his return to college and raising her children put her own educational aspirations on

hold. With teenagers and a long commute from Sutter, the aspiring lawyer has moreto balance than the traditional student. Her scholarship makes it all possible.

January 19 $5 Million MarkBy giving back to the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, George Parrott (’65) helps us reach the $5 million mark by expanding his two named scholarship endowments for psychology students. George L. Parrott Outstanding Student Shaina Rosenblum (’17) is now studying neuroscience at the University of Buffalo and Waleed Jami (’17), recipient of the George L. Parrott Psychology Transition Award, is working toward his PhD in psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno.

January 28 10,000 DonorsGraduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Tower Society Member Daniel Lofgren (’09) and his gift to the Department of Philosophy help us reach 10,000 donors.

February 14 Major Campaign GiftProfessor Emerita Valene L. Smith celebrates her birthday at the ribbon-cutting event announcing the expansion of the University’s anthropology museum. Her additional $250,000 gift grew the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology’s footprint, which is key to Transform Tomorrow’s goal to renovate spaces across campus to advance active learning.

December 31 Major Campaign GiftDarryl (’77) and Jaci Schoen make a $1.1 million gift to a key campaign priority— a new cutting-edge building for the College of Business—because they believe in educating tomorrow’s leaders. Darryl also joined the University Foundation Board of Governors and said, “My Chico Experience is almost indescribable. I grew so much as a person and Chico continues to tug at me, and I want to do all I can to assist the kids in Chico in reaching their goals.” Jaci added, her voice full of emotion, “I feel very much a sense of pride for Darryl but also a deep sense of ‘We’re doing the right thing.’ It’s truly the right thing to be giving back.”

Other major supporters of the new College of Business building include Cathy Pleasant, Glen Thomas (’83) and Joyce Densmore-Thomas (’82), and Keith (’78) and Cheryl Bewley.

December 30 Campaign GiftThe Harry C. and Deborah L. Elliot Family Foundation grow the impact of its Elliot Family Construction Management Endowment, advancing Transform Tomorrow’s priority to invest in people through student scholarship endowments.

“If we have this kind of facility, we’ll attract more students and more faculty

because they will want to be part of what we’re going to build for them.”

—Darryl (’77) and Jaci Schoen

“I can’t say enough for my mentors who are here. These guys really made an impact on my life and so did Chico State.” —Dennis Murphy (’94)

“This is a place where I can put my heart as well as my worldly goods and make a donation that will live on.”

—Professor Emerita Valene L. Smith

January Major Campaign GiftIn support of Transform Tomorrow’s priority to invest in people through faculty fellowships, Dennis Murphy (’94) and Hayden Homes establishes the Hayden Homes–Dennis P. Murphy Endowed Professorship to recruit and retain outstanding faculty in the Department of Civil Engineering. In addition to his endowment, Dennis also supports the comprehensive lab renovation in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management provides annual support to advance the construction management department’s applied learning and research.

“Education is our great equalizer in terms of opportunity. Scholarships bridge financial obstacles for hardworking students and give them a vote of confidence in a world full of unknowns.”—Laura (’85) and Samuel (’85) Fogleman

November 2016November 4 Tower Society Donors Increase ImpactSamuel (’85) and Laura Fogleman (’85) grow their Samuel and Laura Fogleman Scholarship Endowment to support current and future accounting students.

“I literally fell apart in tears when I got the (scholarship) letter because I couldn’t believe it. You think it will never happen. I feel so full of gratitude.” —Corina Yetter, Crankstart Re-Entry Scholarship Recipient

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March 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017April 6 1,000 Student Donors!Mia Xavier’s gift to the Chico State Fund puts us over the 1,000 student donors mark. She is among the 1,625 student donors whose gifts provided more than $13,000 to support the Chico State Basic Needs Project, which is addressing student food and housing insecurity, affecting thousands of students each year.

May 5 Major Campaign GiftDan Giustina gives an additional $1 million to expand the impact of his Bell Family Presidential Scholarship, which he established in 2013 with a $2 million endowment. The University’s largest scholarship endowment supports Transform Tomorrow’s priority to invest in people. The four-year scholarship supports the College of Agriculture’s top students—Austin Dowse, Kelley Duggan, and Samantha Bright—are pictured with their Livestock Judging Team, which swept the competition at the 2016 Western Fall Classic in Medford, winning the beef, sheep, swine, and questions categories of the contest.

May 9 Major Campaign GiftAdvancing Transform Tomorrow’s priority to invest in people, the Art and Marie Welch Education Fund and Art and Marie Welch Teaching Scholarship Endowment are supporting students who have a “fire in their belly” to become teachers. Marie Welch (right) was never able to complete her teaching credential at Chico State after World War II. To honor her story and ensure aspiring teachers won’t have to give up their dreams, the education fund aims to remove barriers that keep students from their goals and marks the School of Education’s first program endowment.

June 7 Major Campaign GiftAn anonymous donor provides the first major $500,000 gift to a key campaign priority—a new cutting-edge Agricul-ture Complex at the University Farm—which will add a farm store, creamery, and educational center to our 800-acre “living laboratory” for applied learning and research.

June 24 Major Campaign GiftThe California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions gives $1 million to support distance learning in social work as a way to build the North State’s mental health workforce.

March 3 Inauguration of President Gayle E. HutchinsonPresident Gayle E. Hutchinson was officially invested as Chico State’s president. Her motto, “Together We Will,” reflects her commitment to building a culture of philanthropy among Chico State’s students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends. Read more on p. 18.

“Together, we will transform tomorrow.” —President Gayle E. Hutchinson

May 12 Major Campaign GiftSolidifying their support of Transform Tomorrow’s priority to renovate existing spaces into state-of-the-art learning spaces, the Chico Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Patrons and the CIM National Steering Committee gave an additional $400,000 gift to advance the comprehensive lab renovation in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management. The CIM Patrons are a philanthropic group of individuals and organizations who have donated more than $3.6 million to support the University’s CIM program, which is one of only four in the nation and the only program in the western US.

May 21 Long time Supporter Receives Honorary DegreeCommunity partner and concrete industry leader Doug Guerrero received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for his service to the Chico State CIM program and its students, as well as his leadership on the University Foundation Board of Governors.

March 27 Tower Members Expand Program’s ImpactProfessor Emeritus David Kagan and Carol Kirk, who are also former Chico State parents, give to the Chemistry Summer Research Institute. They are among the community of supporters who expanded our physics and chemistry summer programs to include seven of the eight departments in the College of Natural Sciences. Seventy students added paid research experience to their resumes, including three students who conducted research with Professor Monica So at the Sandia National Laboratory in Livermore.

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On the Road and Back Again

My philosophy has always been that, when we come together, we succeed in tremendous ways. Connecting with alumni donors is like

a homecoming. It fuels the Wildcat family bond.

I met Distinguished Alumnus Dennis Murphy (’94) at a downtown Chico coffee shop on Main Street in December 2016. A civil engineering graduate, Murphy has risen in the world of homebuilding to become CEO of Hayden Homes in Oregon. When Murphy graduated, doors opened and he walked through them. Speaking with him, it was clear that he believes to his very core that Chico State was essential to his success.

Today, he considers it his duty and responsibility to give back, and I’m proud to say he is one of our leading benefactors in Transform Tomorrow | The Campaign for Chico State (see p. 15). When Murphy speaks of his Chico Experience, it makes me want to hug him. So, on that day, I did.

With sweeping changes in public support for higher education, a significant part of a university president’s role today is to raise money to promote student success through real-world learning opportunities, scholarships, and cutting-edge facilities, labs, and technology. In my first year as Chico State’s president, I had the distinct good fortune to meet alumni like Dennis, as well as parents, industry leaders, and friends across the nation. When I shared stories about Chico State’s students, faculty, staff, and programs, our alumni enthusiastically recounted their own transformative experiences.

When I traveled to Washington, DC, for an alumni reception earlier this year, there was a buzz of excitement and appreciation among the 200 alumni present. A common thread emerged in the stories they shared: Chico State provides a sense of community, a sense of belonging, a sense of place, and a sense of family. Every member of the Wildcat family has a powerful story—whether they are in business, the arts, agriculture, political science, or concrete industry management—and behind each story of transformation is a professor, staff member, or learning opportunity that was instrumental along the way.

Chico State, under the direction of Vice President Ahmad Boura, has just concluded its best fundraising year on record. Along with supporters near and far, students, staff, faculty, deans, and the entire campus participated in the effort. It is rewarding to envision a future where scores upon scores of students are supported to become successful and strong contributors to society and the world.

Earlier this fall, I had the opportunity to meet with former California Assemblyman Rusty Areias (’74). There is a realness, a genuineness, to people who graduate from Chico State, and Areias exemplifies this. The first thing he wanted to know: “What is happening on campus?” And then, he started sharing stories. Over lunch he asked, “How can I help?…” And so it goes.

“Together We Will” in my mind is a key phrase to move forward the mission of Chico State, to build upon our legacy and tradition that we are a community, that we are family. As we are on the road and connecting with alumni, parents, and friends, they are turning to us and asking how they can give back. In this way, our family comes full circle. Together, we will transform tomorrow. Sincerely,

Gayle E. Hutchinson President

“As we are on the road and connecting with alumni, parents, and friends, they are turning to us asking how they can give back. In this way, our family comes full circle.”

LEADERSHIP IN MOTION

President Hutchinson visits donors on campus and across the country who share her belief in Chico State’s potential to transform lives.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

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2016–17

Financial Impact Report

A RECORD-SETTING YEAR 2016–17

ASSETS

Cash & Cash Equivalents $1,624,846

Receivables & Other Current Assets $736,291

Investments $77,488,396

Contributions Receivable–Net $5,471,696

Buildings and Equipment–Net of Accumulated Depreciation $379,025

TOTAL ASSETS $85,700,254Donors In the 2016–17 fiscal year, 14,205 individuals and 821 foundations and corporations provided vital funds to support our students, faculty, and programs. Alumni continue to make up the largest percentage of our donor base (39 percent) and their level of giving reached more than $7 million. The next largest groups of donors are friends and parents (25 percent and 18 percent, respectively).

FY16–17 FY15–16 FY14–15

Alumni 5,805 6,322 6,312

Parents 2,697 2,855 3,068

Faculty and Staff 348 193 174

Friends 3,730 3,754 3,508

Students 1,625 1,708 39

Foundations & Corporations 821 760 763

Total 15,026 15,592 13,864

Gifts & Pledges In 2016–17, alumni, parents, friends, and other supporters donated and pledged more than $14.8 million to academic, athletic, applied research, and public service programs across campus.

FY16–17 FY15–16 FY14–15

Cash $7,306,279 $5,162,950 $7,158,755

In-Kind Gifts $433,368 $789,061 $251,200

Pledges $6,766,185 $1,784,933 $4,250,000

TOTAL GIFTS AND PLEDGES $14,818,352 $7,736,944 $11,659,955

Assets & Liabilities

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

Accounts & Notes Payable $469,252

Liability Under Trust Agreements $3,130,228

TOTAL LIABILITIES $3,599,480

NET ASSETS $82,100,774

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The chart below compares Chico State’s FY 2016 pooled endowment investment performance to the following endowment groupings: Sector Index Benchmark, National Association of Colleges and University Business Officers (NACUBO) Size, NACUBO Style, and CSU Peers.

While all groups experienced endowment losses in FY 2016, Chico State outperformed other campuses in the CSU. The University’s three-year and five-year endowment performance also outperformed our CSU peers.

Pooled Endowment Investment Performance

10 Year

CSU PEERSCHICO STATE NACUBO SIZE

1 Year 3 Year 5 Year

NACUBO STYLESECTOR INDEX BENCHMARK

6.0%

4.0%

2.0%

0%

-2.0%

-4.0%

-1.5 -1.8-1.4

5.35.44.5

4.94.2

5.04.54.3

4.9

-2.2-2.9

5.15.8

5.0 5.54.7

5.5

FY 2016 Endowment Performance Comparison*

Sector Index Benchmark: This category was constructed by the Foundation’s advisory firm, Arnerich Massena, to replicate Chico State’s allocation targets, using the sector’s closest index.

NACUBO Size: This category includes endowments in the NACUBO sample that have assets similar in size to Chico State—$51 million to $100 million.

* FY 16 data is not yet available

NACUBO Style: This category includes endowments in the NACUBO sample that have an allocation mix that matches Chico State’s allocation style—endowments of $500 million to $1 billion.

CSU Peers: This category includes universities that typically have 10 to 20 full-time fundraising professionals; 5,000–10,000 individual donors; and endowments of $25 million to $50 million.

Statement of Financial Position In five years, our total endowment value and net assets grew by 28 percent and 24 percent, respectively. The University Foundation’s net assets totaled $82,100,774 as of June 30, 2017. The total endowment, valued at $60,995,401, is managed by the Foundation’s Board of Governors through its Finance and Investment Committee and under the advisement of the independent investment advisory firm Arnerich and Massena, Inc.

Five-Year Market Value

2016–17 2015–16 2014–15 2013–14 2012–13

$ 60,000,000

$ 50,000,000

$ 40,000,000

$ 30,000,000

$ 20,000,000

$ 10,000,000

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Five-Year Overview Total Endowment Value

Endowment By PurposeAs of June 30, 2017, the endowment value was $60,995,401. Donors have the opportunity to designate their gifts to support the people and programs they care about most. More than 50 percent of the endowment is earmarked for student scholarships, awards, and programs.

ENDOWMENT BY PURPOSE

Student Scholarships & Support 54% $32,987,481

Academic & Program Support 32% $19,335,888

Faculty Support 9% $5,334,093

Unrestricted/Greatest Need 5% $3,337,940

TOTAL $60,995,401

FacultySupport

Unrestricted/ Greatest Need

5%9%

32% 54%Student Scholarships& Support

Academic &Program Support

Year Total Endowment Net Assets

2016–17 $60,995,401 $82,100,774

2015–16 $53,938,221 $73,300,961

2014–15 $54,844,630 $74,875,851

2013–14 $52,562,821 $71,618,490

2012–13 $47,761,235 $65,976,230

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T followed a route thousands of students, alumni, and parents know well—Highway 80

East through the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area to Highway 113 and then north on Highway 99 across stretches of agricultural land traveling through small orchard-lined towns. I was searching for something different when I arrived in Chico, though I wasn’t quite sure what.

he road to Chico State from my hometown

Growing up, I learned the value of hard work and business sense from my parents, who opened the first grocery store in Concord after World War II. At Diablo Valley College, I was a good student but not exceptional, and I honed the practical skills my parents had instilled by working full time while attending junior college. In Chico, something clicked. I became a highly successful student, ultimately completing my MBA in finance after graduating from Chico State.

This epiphany I had about learning was all because of Chico’s environment. I get emotional thinking about the professors and staff mentors who welcomed me as family and played an undeniable role in my success. I didn’t just go to class or work as a resident advisor. I talked about readings with my professors at Salmon Hole, I went to dinners with them to discuss lectures and future plans.They modeled open conversation and wired me to embrace people from various walks of life. It is this mindset, value set, and love of learning that prepared me to be part of the worldwide transformation of the telecommunications industry with the adoption of cellular technologies.

I promised I would never forget my Chico Experience. When my son Paul (’16) also chose to study business at Chico State, my gratitude was shaped by a whole new lens. Giving back to this University as an alumni, parent, volunteer, guest lecturer, donor, and board member is my way of paying forward the gifts I received as a student that continue to benefit today’s students. Sincerely,

Tom Villa (’82) Chair, University Foundation Board of Governors

FROM THE CHAIR

Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

CONTINUE 100 PERCENT BOG PARTICIPATION IN THE TOWER SOCIETY. There’s this Chico energy that you keep with you, no matter where you go in life. The Tower Society is a key way to channel that energy back to students, professors, and programs. As you look through the honor roll on the next page, I’m proud that every 2016–17 BOG member is among our community of leadership donors—this is the level of participation and leadership we aim to achieve in 2017–18.

EXPAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND BOARD ENGAGEMENT. One of the greatest joys I’ve had on the BOG is to call donors, thank them for their support, and learn more about their road to and from Chico State. Under my leadership, the BOG will continue expanding our role in recognizing and stewarding your investments in Chico State’s future.

ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF TRANSFORM TOMORROW. Board members will play an active role in mobilizing our networks to reach out to alumni, parents, and friends regionally and globally to increase annual giving, multiyear commitments, and deferred gifts to support Transform Tomorrow and raise $100 million by 2020.

GENERATE NEW RESOURCES FOR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES. Working with campus leaders, we will develop a comprehensive philanthropy program to advance the University’s strategic priorities, innovative curricula, and learning community to benefit our beautiful region and empower student success.

ATTRACT LEADERS AND INNOVATORS TO THE BOARD. We will continue to build BOG membership with alumni, parents, and friends who have a bold vision for and demonstrated commitment to Chico State. I would like to welcome our four newest BOG members.

ROBIN GAYLE (’80) is a devoted counselor and educator. She brings to the board her expertise as dean of the Dominican University of California School of Education and Counseling Psychology and chair of the Department of Psychology.

CHUCK NELSEN, JR. (’89) is director of Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He established the Charles & Mary Nelsen Scholarship to honor his parents’ passion for education by supporting students with financial need in the College of Business.

DARRYL SCHOEN (’77) is president of Manufacturers Financing Services. He and his wife, Jaci, made the first seven-figure gift to the new College of Business building in support of Transform Tomorrow (see p. 14).

SYLVIA SEUFFERLEIN (’75) is a Bay Area realtor and one of the College of Business’s leading benefactors. With her husband, Chuck (’74), and son, Luke (’09), she established the Seufferlein Professional Sales Program, which is one of the nation’s premier sales programs.

As the new chair of the University Foundation Board of Governors (BOG), my goals are to build on the strong foundation we’ve achieved under the leadership of outgoing chair Mike Prime and CEO Ahmad Boura, including the following:

New University Board of Governors Chair Tom Villa (’82) Embodies the Chico Experience

Chico State knowledge, skills, and social sense led to an MBA and career at communicat ion-tech giant Verizon, Inc.

Advises campus leaders as a College of Business Advisory Board member and new chair of the University Foundat ion Board of Governors.

His Wildcat love runs deep as an '82 alum,

Chico State parent, and inaugural Tower Society

member. He also has three sisters-in-law with

Chico State degrees!

Promotes real-world learning as a guest lecturer and student compet it ions judge.

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T he Tower Society started less than two years ago with a bold vision—to build a culture of philanthropy at

Chico State. In 2016–17, membership grew to 678 members and 163 Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) members. That represents a 43 percent rise in Tower Society membership, as more people embrace the opportunity to expand real-world opportunities and life-changing experiences for our students so they can make their mark on our community, our nation, and our world. Together, 15,026 alumni, students, parents, and friends raised a record $14,818,352 million in 2016–17. Of this total, 89 percent was generated by Tower Society members. They helped us pass the 50 percent mark in our effort to raise $100 million by 2020 for three priorities: empowering student success, renovating and building cutting-edge learning spaces, and investing in people by establishing endowments for scholarships, faculty support, and programs.

It is our honor and privilege to introduce the 2016–17 members of the Tower Society and recognize the essential role they play in supporting tomorrow’s leaders.

Together, 15,026 alumni, students, parents, and friends raised a record $14,818,352 million in 2016–17. Of this total, 89 percent was generated by Tower Society members.

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Visionary$100,000 or more

AnonymousKeith Bewley (’78) and Cheryl BewleyChico CM Education FoundationChico Concrete Industry Management PatronsCIBHS Superior Region WET PartnershipRoxanne ElliottJay Gilbert (’69)Dan GiustinaGiustina Forest FoundationGranite Construction CompanyHarry C. & Deborah L. Elliott Family FoundationHayden Homes LLCDennis Murphy (’94)George Parrott (’65)Joan Rycraft (’68)Darryl Schoen (’77) and Jaci SchoenChuck Seufferlein (’74) and Sylvia Seufferlein (’75)Glen Thomas (’83) and Joyce Densmore-Thomas (’82)

Philanthropist$99,999–$50,000

Aileen S. Andrew FoundationValene SmithCrankstart FoundationDignity HealthRick Wood (’81)

Benefactor$49,999–$25,000

AnonymousKarl Bakhtiari (’75) and Debbie Bakhtiari (’76)Daniel Beadle (’76) and Linda BeadleScott Bedford (’82) and Phyllis BedfordCalifornia Agricultural Leadership FoundationDavid CasasChevron CorporationConstruction Employers AssociationWes Dempsey and Phyllis DempseyFidelity Charitable Gift FundJenifer Hornaday (’97)Intero Real Estate ServicesInterWest Insurance Services, LLCThor Maydole (’67) and Connie BarrBill Niepoth (’49) and Marilyn NiepothWilliam Padula (’74)Marilyn Rees (’81)Anne Sena (’97) and William SenaWells Fargo Foundation

Founder$24,999–$15,000

AnonymousScott Dalecio (’86) and Kathleen DalecioRon Duff (’71) and Lynn DuffDyer Family FoundationSam Fogleman (’85) and Laura Fogleman (’85)GraniterockPaul Huntzinger (’67) and Cele-Anne HuntzingerJohnson Family FoundationTeresa Kludt (’77) and Walt SchaferKoi Nation of Northern CaliforniaJon Krabbenschmidt (’76) and Dawn O'DellKen Lange (’65) and Sheryl Lange (’66)Louis and Harold Price Foundation, Inc.MacDuff Charitable TrustJohn McAmis and Renee McAmisVern McHaney and Rose CrainMatt Ober (’07)Debora Ozdinski (’81) and Gregory Ozdinski (’83)Scott Paine (’77) and Mary Kay PainePinion Street FoundationRobby Paine FoundationSierra Pacific FoundationTri Counties Bank

Pioneer$14,999–$7,500

AnonymousADP, LLCGregg Berryman and Phyllis BerrymanEarle BevinsStuart Casillas (’96) and Kimi Casillas (’96)Brian Cereghino (’85)Clark Construction Group, LLCEnterprise Holdings FoundationMelvin Fischer (’59) and Jane FischerMark Fitzpatrick (’85) and Rhonda FitzpatrickFive Star BankFoor FoundationGeorge Lucas Family FoundationBrian Glennon (’97) and Jill GlennonDave Hodson (’90) and Christine LeCuyer-Hodson (’93)David Hopper and Shari Maxson HopperInternational Petroleum Products & Additives Co., Inc.Bill Klein (’79) and Liz Klein (’78)Steve Klingman (’00) and Amanda KlingmanKohl's Department StoreKPMG, LLP FoundationCarol Burr

Liberty Mutual GroupPaul Minasian and Susan MinasianJim Moon (’68) and Susan Moon (’92)Moss Adams LLPNational Philanthropic TrustChuck Nelsen Jr. (’89)Chuck Nelson (’72) and Paula Busch (’75)Northwestern MutualPacific Gas & Electric CompanyRobert Pillsbury (’57) and Judith PillsburyRabobank, N.A.Susan Vukovatz and George ReyesJim Schuricht (’72) and Kathy SchurichtSchwab Charitable FundMark Schwartz (’84)Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.Judy Sitton (’68)Howard Slater (’70) and Diane Slater (’78)Slater & Son, Inc.Teichert FoundationMike Thompson (’82) and Janet Thompson (’84)U.S. Bank FoundationBrad Watterson (’78) and Janelle Watterson (’79)Webcor BuildersGarey Weibel (’56) and Barbara Weibel (’62)

Explorer$7,499–$3,500

AnonymousDouglas Alexander and Kathleen AlexanderDonald Alger and Barbara AlgerLinda Allen (’81) and Gayle HutchinsonJeanette Alosi (’79)Diane AndersonDaisy Baily (’73)* and Abe BailyBank of America Charitable FoundationBank of Commerce ReddingRobert Barnhart (’85)William Bartley (’06)Cameron Beck (’88) and Kim Beck (’84)Katherine Blake and Philip BlakeLance Blanshei (’81) and Shelly Blanshei (’82)Clyde Bowman Jr. (’72) and Ruth Bowman (’62)Grace Brewer (’78) and Mark BoydstonDoug Britt (’88)Judith BrownBuild.comJohn Burghardt and Jamie BurghardtBurkett Family Charitable FundBurroughs Family Farms, LLC

TOWER SOCIETY MEMBERS WHO CONTRIBUTED BETWEEN JULY 1, 2016, AND JUNE 30, 2017

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If you feel your name has been omitted or listed incorrectly, please notify Scholarship and Donor Relations Coordinator Flynn Hoffman at 530-898-4796 or donorrelations@csuchico.edu.

California Cascade Association for the Education of Young ChildrenCalifornia Highway PatrolDebra Cannon (’77)Larry Champion (’76) and Susan Champion (’71)Cheuk-Kin Chau and Theresa ChauChevron HumankindChico Lacrosse Alumni AssociationChico Rugby FoundationKathryn Colburn-Magnusson (’73) and Peter MagnussonAaron Colton (’82) and Gina Colton (’82)Wayne Cook (’66) and Carol MitchellCoyote LogisticsStephen Cummins and Sunday CumminsLou De La Garza Jr. (’01)Tom DiGiovanni and Carol DiGiovanniErgon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.Ferguson EnterprisesMichael Finney (’78) and Brenda FinneyFood Industry FoundationTimothy Grewis (’90)Scott Hanson (’90) and Valerie Hanson (’90)David Hassenzahl and Hilary HassenzahlHenry Schein, Inc.Nancy Hodges (’55)Frederic Hook (’85) and Deb Hook (’85)IBM CorporationIndependent Charities of AmericaIntegrated Communication SystemsRichard Jackson and Giovanna JacksonTom Johnson and Kimie JohnsonJeff Jones (’86)Sandy KalinowskiBillie Kanter (’68) and Kirk MonfortK-Coe IsomLeo KirchhoffLarry Kirk and Maureen KirkSamuel Kissee (’69) and Robert ZadraBob Kittredge (’69) and Bobbie KittredgeLundberg Family FarmsAaron Martella (’99) and Shawna MartellaDavid McCallen (’79) and Rose Esposito-McCallen (’80)McConnell FoundationAilsie McEnteggartRich McGowan and Pam McGowanGregory McKinnon (’86) and Shannon McKinnonClaire Michael (’54)Marcia MooreJacqueline Murad (’76)Marcie Nelson (’82) and Kenneth GallNorthern Trust CompanyNorthstate Neurosurgical Associates Medical Group

North Valley Ag ServicesPacific Gas & Electric Corporation FoundationMichael ParkerMark Pawlicki and Emma PawlickiBarbara PeloyanPepsiCo, Inc.Phoscrete CorporationMike Prime and Robyn PrimeGwen QuailBetsy Randolph (’68) and Richard RandolphRandstadR.C. Consulting Inc.Richard Hughes DairyRobert E. and Adele M. Boydston FoundationLee Salter (’67) and Judy SalterTim Sauer Sr. (’91) and Danielle SlaterRandy Schiff (’90) and Laura Schiff (’04)Luke Seufferlein (’09)Janyce Silva (’60)Sara Simmons (’01)Tim SistrunkMark Spelts and Victoria SpeltsBrandon Stegall (’95)Drew Stevens (’86) and Barbara StevensStonesfair Financial CorporationSwinerton FoundationTea Innovations, Inc.Telfer CompaniesJack Thorpe (’58) and Joan StewartThomas Tognoli (’87) and Lynn TognoliGlen Toney (’66) and Virginia ToneyUmpqua BankPat Van Dyke (’75)Gary Watters (’57) and Lorrene Watters (’56)Kathy WeeksSally WellsDavid Whetstone (’66) and Carol Whetstone (’67)

Leader$3,499–$1,500

AnonymousAAA PropertiesTony Abramo (’75) and Karen Abramo (’76)Keith AdamsAflacAlmond Board of CaliforniaAltria GroupAltum Wealth AdvisorsRick Anderson and Sue AndersonDiane Apostolakos (’75)Ardagh GroupDavid Armstrong

Ashlock CompanyTimothy Aslin (’86)Brian Atchley (’02) and Amy AtchleyKaren Avis (’81) and Jonathan SylwesterMagnus Back and Kristina BackBaker, Grigg, HillDick Baldy and Marian BaldyJenelle Ball (’82) and David BallChris Bandy and Andie BandyThomas Bannon (’77)Ray Barker (’69) and Roma BarkerScott Barker and Anita BarkerStacey Bartlett (’02)Leo Battle and Terry BattleRobert Bechard (’60) and Kathie Bechard (’81)Grayson Beck (’92) and Olivia Beck (’92)Carole Beeton (’62)Ted Bell and Judith HennesseyArturo Benavidez Jr. (’02) and Tiffany Giammona-Benavidez (’02)Steven Benninga (’78)Bentrac CompanyKaren BlackfordLaurence Boag (’75)Boman & AssociatesKent Boman (’97) and Melissa Boman (’97)Stephen Bonner (’82) and Teresa BonnerBooster LLCAimee Bordeaux (’78)Gary Borders (’71)Judith Bordin (’73)Ahmad Boura and Jen BouraBrand ERP, LLCJames Braziel (’57) and Carol Braziel (’75)Tim Brockway (’97) and Gina Brockway (’97)Denise Brolin (’89)Gary Brown (’69)Jeff Brown and Wendy BrownValencia Burch (’80)Thomas Burkett (’82) and Barbara Burkett (’77)Butte Creek FoundationCalifornia Crop Improvement AssociationCalifornia Manufacturing Technology ConsultingCalifornians For Population StabilizationCalifornia Retired Teachers AssociationJohn Calvert (’04) and Melanie Lawrence (’03)Capstone Accountancy, Inc.Martin Carovano and Barbara CarovanoHarriette Carr (’66) and Jack CarrMatthew CarrollCharles Carter (’80) and Bertha Carter (’98)Chico Creek Fund

TOWER SOCIETY“Donating to the Tower Society is my way of giving back to

the great education and life experience Chico State gave to me. It is my hope that others recognize the role the University plays in developing young people to reach their goals in life.”

—Brian Cereghino (‘85)

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HONOR ROLLChico Hearing Aid CenterChico Heart Medical ClinicChico Rotary Club FoundationChipotle Mexican GrillPunnu ChopraRobert Christopherson (’69) and Bobbé ChristophersonC. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.Ronald Churchill (’75) and Leslie Churchill (’76)CintasRyan Coker (’93) and Heidi CokerComcast Financial Agency CorporationJeanne Conry (’74) and Bruce WebbConsolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.Construction Engineering Consulting Group, Inc.Roy Cook and Bernice ReedPaul Coots (’88) and Kathryn Clements-Coots (’91)Brian Corley (’95) and Zephra CorleyCourtesy Automotive CenterMatthew Cox (’93) and Monica Cox (’93)Mitch Cox (’81) and Laura CoxHarold Crangle (’64)Jolee Crosson (’99)Kimberly Cupps (’84)Tom CushmanDave Daley (’79)David Damazo and Becky DamazoRobert Damen (’79)Chris Davis (’83) and Timothy DavisHiram Davis (’76)Jeffrey Dawson (’86)Karl Dawson and Debra BargerLeora DeBoer (’67)Adelle DeMasi (’77)DHL ExpressPaul Dickinson and Barbara DickinsonHeather Dickson (’95) and Scott DicksonDiepenbrock Elkin GleasonGayle Dilley (’86) and John DilleyTanya Domier (’87)Bob Donohue* and Susan Donohue Kieran DoorleyLisa Driver (’82)Thomas Duff (’64)Rick Dunham (’89)Scott Durham (’86) and Kim DurhamGodwin DuruJon Ebeling and Freddie ShockleyArmin Ebrahimi (’87)Red Emmerson and Maria Escosa-EmmersonTag Engstrom and Kristine MazzeiEnloe FoundationJohn Erickson (’76) and Toni Erickson

Scott Erwin (’86) and Laura ErwinMark Falgout (’99) and Rosilea Falgout (’99)Donna Falk (’67)Far Northern Regional CenterFastenal CompanyRey Faubert Sr. and Ayn FaubertDavid Filomeo (’78)Diane FlahertyKenneth Fleming and Elizabeth FlemingErica Flores (’07)Laurie FloresTyler Foreman (’00)Foresters FinancialDiane FossumSherry FoxScott Fulenwider (’04) and Kari Bianchini (’04)Scott Gailey (’78) and Yvonne Gailey (’84)Bruce Gallaway and Penny GallawayGallo Sales CompanyGamma Phi Beta SoroityLawrence Garnick (’83) and Terri GarnickMorgan Geddie and Mary GeddieCharles Genthe and Joan GentheJoan Gerhardt (’68)Sean Gettmann (’97)Nicole Gleason (’95)Nancy Goebner (’62)Goldman Sachs GivesSteve Gonsalves (’81) and Charlene Gonsalves (’83)Goodall Family Charitable FoundationStephen Goodall (’78) and Jane Goodall (’78)Roxanne Gould (’86)Ricardo Granados (’77)Kent Green and Judy GreenTerry Green (’75) and Marilyn Green (’78)Jim Gregg and Lyla GreggJack Griswold (’73)Doug Guerrero and Kelly GuerreroJeffrey Gutsch (’87)John Hacker and Alexis StraussJames Hall (’77) and Carol Stanley-Hall (’73)Chris Hammond (’95)Lee Hamre (’76) and Deborah BlueRobert Hansen and Kathryn SvobodaSuzanne HansonRichard Hardin (’70) and Katharine Hardin (’71)Harris & PlottelKathleen HassigTracy Hayman (’99)Susan Hearne (’92)Hennessy Advisors, Inc.Neil Hennessy and Kathy Hennessy

Gary Hicks and Joan HicksJon Hilbert and Bonnie HilbertSamuel Hillaire (’02) and Samantha Hillaire (’99)Hilti, Inc.Hitachi Solutions of America, Ltd.Robert Hockett Jr. (’71)Scott Hogrefe (’94)Greg Hollis and Pam HollisMarc Hollis (’87) and Donna Hollis (’87)Bill Hoobler (’77) and Marilyn Hoobler (’77)Ted Howard (’68)Chuen Hsu and Shirley HsuTim Huckabay (’81) and Pat Huckabay (’81)Thomas Hughes (’88) and Kristy Hughes (’87)Daniel Hunt (’76) and Lynda Hunt (’86)Muhammad Hussain and Bashiran HussainRand Hutchison (’73) and Alison CarlileIndeed.comIntel FoundationBen Irons (’01) and Yvette Irons (’03)Matthew Ives (’79) and Connie Ives (’81)Ricardo Jacquez and Michele AuzenneJennifer Parrish, M.D., Inc.Len Jessup (’83)Terry Jewett (’78) and Tony JewettJan KellerMary Frances Kelly-Poh (’68) and Hoe PohTod Kimmelshue and Sherri KimmelshueRon Knapp (’80)Linda Koch (’71)Thomas Korver and Roxane PerrusoJeffrey Krisa (’89) and Marie Krisa (’88)Marilyn KruschkeYoshio KusabaWalter Kusumoto and Dawn KusumotoAndrew Lavagnino (’83) and Anette LavagninoLaw Office of Jeffrey S. DawsonDavid Lawton (’88) and Jana LawtonChristopher Layman (’05) and Kathryn Lee-Layman (’05)Fred Leek and Diana LeekPatricia LeeStephen Lee and LeeAnne LeeJudith LenhartLennox Industries, Inc.Rush Lenroot and Hollie LenrootLevel 10 ConstructionLance Lew (’79) and Roberta LewEric Loche (’90) and Jennifer LocheGail Locke (’80)Mark Lowery and Paula LoweryNicole Lowery (’07)LPL Financial

Grant Lundberg (’85) and Susie Lundberg (’93)Kirk Lydon and Yvonne LydonRichard Macias and Pat MaciasDeborah Maderos (’74)David Mallas (’98) and Ginger Mallas (’99)Sona Manzo and Ernie ManzoThomas Martell (’86) and Claire Martell (’86)Ken Martin (’87) and Christina Martin (’88)Tom Martin (’66) and Marsha MartinAllen Masuda (’71)Robert Maxey and Margaret BrennanMissy McArthur (’72)Patricia McCormick (’92)James McFarland (’54)McGuire and HesterSteven McIntosh (’08)Johnny McNany (’03) and Megan McNany (’03)Mike McNeill Jr. (’83) and Michele McNeill (’84)Kit Meith (’63) and Michele MeithDuane Menefee and Candace MenefeeMichael Messner (’74)Thomas Milling and Marian MillingDavid Minch (’74)Ashley Montulli (’93) and Louis MontulliLaura Moravec (’06) and Jim MoravecJulia Moriarty (’94)Margaret Morrow (’85)Sally Morton (’81)Moss Adams FoundationCharles Mueller and Marvey MuellerJoan Murdock (’74)Christopher Myers (’95)Richard Narad (’79)Nationwide Mutual Insurance CompanyNatural Fashions, Inc.NC3 LLCCarl NelsonRichard Neves (’89) and Julie NevesPatrick NewellChristine Nichols (’69)Lisa Nichols (’01) and Chris NicholsCarl Nielsen*Erick Nielsen (’70) and Margaret NielsenBruce Nikolai (’85) and Ann NikolaiMitchell Nilsen and Teresa NilsenRay Nolta (’58) and Madeleine NoltaNorthrop Grumman FoundationDennis O'Connell (’68) and Mikel O'ConnellLauren O'Donnell (’07) and Mike O'DonnellJeff Oxendine (’82)Darlene PaiseJames Paiva Sr. and Geraldine PaivaJennifer Parrish (’81) and Kevin Parrish

Ryan Patten and Jessica PattenWestley Patton (’65) and Jane PattonPaul Barnes Painting Inc.Vimali Paul and Richard PonarulMark Pellowski (’86)Betty Penland (’52)Rob Pierson (’94) and Laura Cowan-Pierson (’94)Michael Porfido (’80)Clark Porter (’48)* and Betty Porter (’50)Susan AvanzinoSally ProutAnn Pyeatt (’69)Juan Raigoza (’89)Catharine Ratto (’74) and Ronald RattoRed Hot Metal, Inc.Allan Redmond (’76) and Kathleen Redmond (’77)James Reed Jr. (’03)Randall Reed and Linda Davis-ReedGary Reeve (’81) and Alicin ReeveCarolynn ReynoldsR. Gorrill Ranch EnterprisesRichard M. Schulze Family FoundationMarion Ritchie (’62) and Robert RitchiePhil Rogers (’77)David RotheR & S Farms, Inc.Aaron Ruch (’07) and Jennifer Ruch (’08)Toni Ruggle (’78) and Vickie RuggleSacramento Municipal Utility DistrictCorrie Samaniego (’05)Kristina Scala (’89)Heather SchlaffWilliam Schovajsa and Kathleen SchovajsaDallase Scott (’05)Dave and Debra Scotto (’89)Dwight SeuserSevern Trent Environmental Services, Inc.Sherwin Williams CompanyShocard, Inc.Sierra Central Credit UnionSilgan Containers CorporationPatrick Singleton (’72) and JoAnne VillarrealRobert Sneed (’69) and Jan SneedSoroptimist International of ChicoSouthern Glazer's Wine and SpiritsLynnette Spadorcio (’84)Michael Spiess (’79) and Patricia Witt (’79)Melody StapletonGreg Steel (’66) and Janet WilsonStifel Nicolaus - ChicoBob Stofa and Becky StofaCarrie Stone (’90)Martin Strasburger (’98) and Gloria Strasburger (’99)

Robert Strazzarino (’06) and Kelly Strazzarino (’05)Mark Suden and Romell SudenArthur Sutfin (’67) and Joan SutfinBrian Sweeney (’78) and Karen Sweeney (’80)John Taylor (’72) and Suzanne TaylorLeslie Thole (’05) and Armando GonzalezRobert ThomasBrooks Thorlaksson (’78)Tom James CompanyGary Towne (’91) and Roxanne Lara (’98)Angela Trethewey (’88)Turner Construction CompanyUBS Investment Bank and Global Asset ManagementCharles Urbanowicz and Sadie UrbanowiczEddie Vela and Celeste JonesVeritas Technologies LLCNed Vernoga (’71) and Joyce Vernoga (’04)Shelley VonBerg (’84) and Doug KuceraAnn Vonnegut-Frieling (’85)Richard Vorndran (’74)Gwendolyn Waddell (’83)Bob Wallace (’68) and Mary Wallace (’30)Jennifer Wallace (’79) and Robert FultonDonald Weidlein and Heidi WeidleinRussell Weiss and Janna WeissChris Welch (’97)Marie Welch*Wells Fargo & CompanyJames WestcottCharles Worth and Denise WorthRachel Wulff (’94)Mike Wysong (’79) and Nanette WysongXL Construction CorporationYoung's Market CompanyKristina Zappettini (’86) and Bradley Glanville

GOLD Graduates of the Last Decade

$1,499–$150Monica Acosta (’08)Salam Ali (’16)Eric Allen (’10)Jay Apalit (’90) and Karen Apalit (’07)Manjinder Bains (’08)Jeffrey Ballard (’11)Daniel Barnett (’06) and Susan Barnett (’07)Richard Barry (’10)Zachary Bay (’09)Bryan Bear (’07) and Laurie BradshawNatasha Beehner (’12)Sarah Bergquist (’11)

“The Tower Society allows us to see the impact of our giving and stay connected to the University and its leaders, its faculty and, most importantly, to the students who will go on to shape the future.”

—Bob (‘69) and Bobbie Kittredge

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Gayle E. HutchinsonPresident

Emilyn SheffieldFaculty Representative

Rand Hutchison (’73, ’77)

Founder and Former CEO, Travidia; Faculty, College of BusinessSecond Term: Year One

Darryl Schoen (’77)

President, Manufacturers ServicesFirst Term: Year One

Lance Lew (’79)

Director, Community Marketing and Producer, Asian Pacific America, NBC Bay AreaFirst Term: Year Two

Chuck Nelsen, Jr. (’89)

Director, Bank of America Merrill LynchFirst Term: Year One

Tom Martin (’66)

Owner, Martin Orchards, Retired President and CEO, Durham Pump, Inc.First Term: Year Three

Michael PrimeDirector, Business Development and Content, Verizon Communications, Inc.Term: Immediate Past Chair

Dr. Marcia MooreCardiologist and Former Chief of Medicine, Enloe Medical Center; President, American Heart Association,Western States AffiliateSecond Term: Year One

Sylvia Seufferlein (’75)

Realtor, Sereno GroupFirst Term: Year One

Ahmad BouraCEO, University Foundation and Vice President for University Advancement

Thomas Villa (’82)

Board ChairDirector, Business Development and Content, Verizon Communications, Inc.First Term: Year Two

Debra Cannon (’77)

Co-Owner and CEO, Lulus.comSecond Term: Year Three

Stuart Casillas (’96)

Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLPSecond Term: Year Two

Robin Gayle (’80)

Professor, Department Chair, Dominican University of CaliforniaFirst Term: Year One

Doug GuerreroRetired Vice President of Sales and Marketing, CEMEXThird Term: Year Two

Ex Officio Members and Representatives

David Hodson (’90, ’92)

Partner, Director of Development, Microsoft Corporation—SkypeFirst Term: Year Two

Susan VukovatzIndependent Human Resources ProfessionalFirst Term: Year One

Robbi StiversTreasurer, University Foundation and Vice President for Business and Finance

Dylan GrayAssociated Students President

David Scotto (’89)

Alumni Representative,Sr. Vice President, Chief Learning Officer, Sedgwick

Shanti Betts (’08) and Alexis BettsRyan Beyers (’12)Jessica Bjork (’09)Glenn Blakey (’15)Andrew Boian (’11)Jena Boling (’08)Megan Brightling (’12) and Kevin BrightlingIan Brooks (’08)Michael Brunetti (’09)Claudia Carrillo-Young (’07)Amanda Cassidy (’09)Stuart Chapman-Laver (’13)Betty Cheung (’12)Casey Chin (’14)Holly Clement (’09)Jamie Daly (’10)David DeBock (’10)Ernesto Delariva (’10)Joseph DeLuca (’11)Scott Dinits (’07) and Stacie Dinits (’07)Mariel Dory (’13)Krystle Dozier (’11)Blair Dugan (’08)Dusty Dunzweiler (’08)Greg Evans (’12)Leslie Freeland (’08)Jose Frias (’14)Matthew Fuhrman (’08)Dillon Gallus (’08)Charlee Ganzer (’07)Marissa Garcia (’14)Ariana Gehrig (’13)Eric Giannini (’10)Jason Gilbert (’11)Reidun Gilbert (’09)Scott Gilbreath (’11) and Christy Gilbreath (’11)Cristina Gildemeister (’12)Gabe Ginorio (’07)Briana Goldman (’07)Stephanie Greco (’12) and Joseph GrecoJessica Guaglianone (’08)Gian Gualco-Nelson (’15)Timothy Haley (’06) and Lindsey Haley (’07)Adam Hansen (’14)Kyle Harper (’07)Casey Hatcher (’07)Thomas Hatch (’14)Lena Heffern (’13)Russell Helms (’13)Grant Higginbotham (’11)Jerry Hight (’89) and Susan Hight (’08)Elizabeth Huerta (’13)Mark Hughes (’02) and Kelly Hughes (’02)

Andrew Hunter (’13)Michael Huyck (’91) and Connie Huyck (’11)Jacqueline Ioimo (’08)Malkit Johl Jr. (’09)Cody Johns (’11)Derick Johnson (’09)Katherine Kanarek (’11)Asad Khan (’14)Christopher Kobz (’13)Joseph Koch (’12)Tristan Kotar (’11)Andrew Langelier (’11)Adriana Laughlin (’11)George Laver (’11) and Sandy LaverDan Layne (’08) and Derette Layne (’03)Natalie Lehman (’10)Karin Lightfoot (’09) and Robb LightfootJohnny Lopez (’88) and Tracy Lopez (’07)Catriona Lund (’14)Callie Lutz (’08)Kris Magri (’13)John Mahoney Jr. (’12) and Jo Ellen MahoneyLori Mankin (’10)Will Martin (’12)Aaron Matthews (’09)Bryan McGruder Jr. (’07)Dara Mckinley (’08)Manuel Mejia Jr. (’11) and Andrea Mejia (’09)Matthew Merritt (’10)Mary Ann Mills (’09)Thomas Morgan (’09)Kara Morison (’14)Aric Morton (’94) and Cinnamin Morton (’10)Andrew Moug (’11)Sarah Napoliello (’11)Jake Nelson (’11)Ryan Nelson (’14)Adam Nikssarian (’14)Erik Nix (’11)Justin Odell (’13)Anne O'Kelly (’13)Jesus Palomino-Hernandez (’08)Ashley Person (’10)Benjamin Pope (’07)Trevor Prater (’12)Elizabeth Quivey (’10)Adam Raish (’10) and Maia Illa (’09)William Reeder (’09)Alan Rellaford (’82) and Daria Booth (’09)Kit Roggli (’08)Keeley Rowe (’11)Lesley Rundberg (’08)Christopher Sanchez (’15)

Vanessa Sandoval (’11)Henry Schleiger (’13)Amanda Sharp (’11)Roland Shehadeh (’09)Bria Shepherd (’08) and Tim ShepherdDamario Sims (’13)Aaron Skaggs (’10)Emily Smith (’07)Seth Snyder (’08)Stephanie Sprague (’13)Seann Stacy (’10)Thomas Staiano (’07)Theodore Stephenson (’13)Hayley Stone (’15)Jennifer Sturm (’07)John Suhr (’15)Kaley Sullivan (’16)Derek Swain (’12)Olan Swan (’08)Erik Taylor (’13)Jake Thomas (’13)William Thomas (’14)Amanda Thompson (’12)James Trauben (’09)William Treleaven (’88) and Megan Treleaven (’12)Kaushal Trivedi (’10)Marie Ussery (’11)Devin Van Hout (’10) and Sarah Van Hout (’09)Nalini Varahamurti (’14)Benjamin Wachman (’10)Michael Warenycia (’10)Ryan Watson (’09)Beth Wattenberg (’08) and Steve WattenbergMatthew Whalen (’09)Denise Wills (’07) and Robin WillsCasey Wright (’08)Erin Wylder (’16)Mark Zimlich (’08)

Gifts In KindValue of $25,000 or more

C.A.P. Studio—Chiangmai Art on PaperExpol, Inc.National Institute for Standards and TechnologyStephen Turner

*Deceased

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