30th Anniversary History Book

Carl Casimir works out at Beacon Fitness Center

“I must say with all candor that my eye issues have never slowed me down... but rather served as an abiding motivator to move ever onward.” – George Hager ty Brian Cobb of Dayton, Ohio followed Eileen Marinakis, who served as the board chair until 2016, in this role. He is the chief financial officer of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation. In October 2018, Dr. Daniel Averbeck, a prominent industrial psychologist, long-time member of the board, and prior chair of the board’s Committee on Academic and Student Affairs (CASA), was elected by his colleagues to succeed Cobb. He now leads the college’s board at this 30th anniversary milestone. property purchases, including new and renovated buildings and the creation of the college’s first athletic field and fitness center). Beacon’s financial and reputational standing (i.e., as measured by student outcomes and competitive national rankings) continue to strengthen. “All that has been accomplished,” says Hagerty, “emanates from two sources: a community wholly devoted to Beacon’s distinct mission, and a governing board that had a larger vision for the college.” In his many opportunities to speak on campus, Hagerty takes special care to acknowledge the pivotal role of the board of trustees, comprised of volunteer fiduciaries, in setting the strategic direction of the institution.

President Hagerty and Andrew Field

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