November 1, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UConn Foundation Announces Four New Board Members
Storrs, Conn. — The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc. announced today that four new members have been named to serve on its Board of Directors (link).
The directors were formally elected at the Foundation’s 2011 annual meeting on October 28. They will work with other board members to oversee the planning and implementation of fundraising activities, investment of endowment and other assets, and development of administrative and financial policies for the Foundation. The Foundation raises and manages the investment of private gifts and financial resources for the benefit of all campuses and programs of the University of Connecticut.
The four new members are:
Michael Cantor ’80, ’83 is co-managing partner of Cantor Colburn, LLP. He graduated from the UConn School of Engineering with dual degrees in chemical engineering and materials engineering in 1980, and earned a J.D. from the UConn School of Law in 1983. He is also an adjunct professor of patent law at the UConn School of Law. Cantor has served on the advisory boards for UConn’s Institute of Materials Science and the School of Engineering, and currently serves on the boards of the Connecticut Development Authority and the Connecticut Technology Council.
Gerald DesRoches ’82 is managing director and a member of the investment committee at Wealth & Tax Advisory Services, Inc. He graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in accounting from the UConn School of Business in 1982. DesRoches is a Certified Public Accountant with nearly 30 years of experience with tax and financial matters. He has been featured on several financial programs, including CNN’s Your Money, Money Matters and Money Talks.
Albert Foreman ’95 is executive director in the Financial Sponsor Group in the Investment Banking Division at J.P. Morgan. He earned a B.S. in finance from the UConn School of Business in 1995, and an M.B.A. and a J.D. from Arizona State University. Foreman serves on the boards of the Get Together Foundation for the Children, the Ashley Stewart Stores Community Foundation and the ARCHIVE Institute.
Adam L. Schwartz ’97 is co-president of S&S Worldwide, a multi-channel marketer of school supplies and educational activities. Schwartz is director of the Carla and Stephen Schwartz Family Foundation. He earned a B.A. from Harvard University, M.Phil. from Oxford University and a J.D. from the UConn School of Law in 1997.
The Foundation Board includes elected directors from corporations and community organizations, as well as other members from the University administration, faculty and student body. By design, this strong constituency reflects a broad spectrum of professional experience, skills and knowledge necessary to achieve the Foundation’s ambitious goals. Members volunteer their time, expertise and financial resources to promote UConn’s continued ascent among the top public research universities in the nation.
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The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc. (www.foundation.uconn.edu), of Storrs, Conn., was founded in 1964. The foundation is a tax-exempt corporation that operates exclusively to promote the educational, scientific, cultural, and recreational objectives of the University of Connecticut. As the primary fundraising vehicle for the university, the foundation’s mission is to solicit, receive, and administer gifts and financial resources from private sources to support UConn’s pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and public service.
For more information:
Art Sorrentino
Director of Communications
University of Connecticut Foundation
860.486.6926
Storrs, Conn. -- A highly experienced athletics fundraiser from Iowa State University has been selected to raise funds in support of the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics.
Zachary S. Goines of Ames, Iowa was chosen as the Senior Director of Development, Athletics after a national search process by the Division of Athletics and The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc.
Goines will be responsible for the strategic development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program, reporting to the UConn Foundation, and working closely with administrators, coaches, alumni, and friends of UConn throughout the nation.
While at Iowa State University, Goines raised more than $47 million since 2007, including leading fundraising initiatives for a $20-million football training facility, an $8-million basketball complex and a significant increase in annual gifts to support the school’s athletics programs.
Prior to his experience in Iowa, Goines also held athletics fundraising leadership positions at Marquette University and the University of Miami.
“This is a critical moment for the University as we build the future, and private donors could not be more important or more valued,” notes incoming UConn President Susan Herbst. “Our student-athletes and our coaches bring tremendous glory, attention, and respect to this institution and make us so incredibly proud. They are international ambassadors who exemplify discipline and the highest order of excellence, values shared by this entire community. Zach will work closely with me and with his colleagues across disciplines to make UConn an even stronger, more powerful university.”
Goines joins UConn during a time of tremendous national exposure for its athletics programs.
"In a historic year that has already included a BCS bowl game, a women's basketball Final Four and a men's basketball NCAA Championship, it's a great time to be a Husky. We are excited to welcome Zach to the UConn family. He joins a team of outstanding development professionals who are committed to enhancing the academic and athletic experience for our student-athletes through the support of our dedicated donors," says Jeffrey A. Hathaway, Director of the Division of Athletics. "We thank incoming President Susan Herbst and UConn Foundation President John Martin for their support of this important hire and look forward to having Zach in Storrs."
UConn is in the midst of a $600-million, multi-year fundraising campaign, Our University. Our Moment. The Campaign for UConn. The Division of Athletics has established a goal of $110 million for the campaign, with priorities on scholarship support and facilities improvement, including a new basketball practice facility.
Goines says that he was drawn to UConn because of the long history and tradition of athletic success, and the great reputation of the university.
“I am thrilled about becoming part of the UConn family. The opportunity to play a leadership role for a top-tier fundraising organization such as The University of Connecticut Foundation, in support of a championship-caliber athletics department, is both an honor and an opportunity that I fully embrace. UConn Athletics has achieved a tremendous amount, but we have potential for even greater things going forward. I look forward to working with a dedicated and hard-working staff of professionals in the UConn Foundation and the Division of Athletics. But, most of all, I look forward to meeting the many loyal Husky supporters who are invested in making UConn the best university and athletics program in the nation,” he says.
Goines holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky and a Master’s of Science in Sports Administration from Indiana University. He will begin the UConn position on July 11, 2011, and will be transitioning a move to Connecticut in the months prior.
The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics sponsors 24 teams that include over 650 student-athletes. The 2010-11 academic year has been one of the most successful in school history as it became the first school ever to have its men’s and women’s basketball teams advance to the NCAA Final Four and its football team play in a Bowl Championship Series game. In addition, UConn teams from the sports of men’s soccer, women’s soccer and field hockey have advanced to NCAA tournament play while individuals from women’s swimming and men’s and women’s track and field have participated in NCAA competition. The baseball team recently won the BIG EAST regular season title. The primary mission of the Division of Athletics is the academic success of its student-athletes. Approximately 50 percent of student-athletes carry a 3.0 “B” Grade Point of Average and the retention rate of student-athletes is annually in the 99-percent range.
The University of Connecticut Foundation is a tax-exempt corporation that operates exclusively to promote the educational, scientific, cultural, and recreational objectives of the University of Connecticut. As the primary fundraising vehicle for the University, the Foundation’s mission is to solicit, receive and administer gifts and financial resources from private sources to support UConn’s pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and public service. Private gifts support students, faculty, research and programs at all of UConn’s schools and colleges in addition to its world-class research centers and model athletics program.
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