Campus News
Denis Salamone New Chairman of the Board of Trustees
St . Francis College proudly announces Denis J . Salamone ’ 75 , a Brooklyn native and St . Francis College alumnus , as the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees after an enthusiastic , unanimous vote by the Board .
Chairman Salamone was the Chair of the Presidential Search Committee which successfully recruited current St . Francis College President Miguel Martinez-Saenz . He has been a member of the College ’ s Board of Trustees since 2006 and has served for much of that time as Development Committee Chairman .
“ Denis has helped St . Francis College in so many ways since he first graduated ,” said Linda Werbel , Vice President for Government and Community Relations . “ His contributions already have a huge influence on the direction of the institution and under his guidance as Chairman , we expect to keep moving on a positive track .”
With a career spanning more than 40 years in accounting and finance , he currently sits on the Board of Directors at M & T Bank Corporation , having previously held the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Hudson City Bancorp , Inc . and Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP . In addition Mr . Salamone is Chairman of the Board of the YMCA in
Denis J . Salamone ’ 75 .
Our small College has some Big Dreams and we will be working hard to make them come true .
— Denis J . Salamone ’ 75
John F . Tully ’ 67 .
Ridgewood , NJ , as well as a member of the Board of The Valley Hospital and Table To Table , a food rescue program serving the hungry in northern New Jersey .
“ It is an honor and a privilege to lead the Board of Trustees at St . Francis College ,” said Chairman Salamone . “ Having the respect and support of my colleagues on the Board means that we are all aligned in our vision for the future of St . Francis College . Working under the leadership of President Martinez-Saenz we will be tackling an ambitious agenda and setting new goals for enrollment , academics , and athletics . Our small College has some Big Dreams and we will be working hard to make them come true .”
Chairman Salamone was honored by St . Francis College at the 2013 Charter Award Dinner helping raise more than $ 650,000 towards scholarships and programs at the College .
He replaces John F . Tully ’ 67 , who is stepping down after serving ten years as Chairman . John was elected to a new term as a Trustee but chose not to seek reelection as Chairman .
“ Every organization benefits from a change in leadership ,” said Mr . Tully . “ Our new president has established a firm foundation this past year , making it a perfect time for the transition . Miguel and Denis will be a formidable team .”
“ I ’ m excited to have the opportunity to continue to serve St . Francis College under Denis ’ leadership . He is a talented and effective leader who embraces and exemplifies the mission of St . Francis College .”
Mr . Tully was the Commencement Speaker at the College ’ s 2015 Spring Graduation , the first one held at Brooklyn Bridge Park , where he received an honorary degree for his service and commitment to St . Francis . A Brooklyn native , he is currently Of Counsel to the international law firm of Norton Rose Fulbright U . S . LLP . Earlier in his legal career , Mr . Tully worked in a variety of government positions before joining the Exxon Corporation . ●
Success ! Fundraising Campaign Reaches New Heights
In the fall of 2011 , St . Francis College embarked on an ambitious fundraising campaign : New Heights : The Campaign for St . Francis College , with a goal to raise $ 45 million .
“ We are thrilled to announce that as of June 2017 the New Heights Campaign raised $ 55 million ,” said Vice President for Advancement Thomas F . Flood . “ We recognize and celebrate the leadership of former President Brendan J . Dugan ’ 68 , Chairman John F . Tully ’ 67 , all members of the Board of Trustees , the Campaign Cabinet , Development & Alumni Relations Offices , and everyone who contri buted to this successful endeavor .”
Resources from New Heights allowed St . Francis College to upgrade facilities , enhance academic programs , strengthen the campus community , and meet scholarship challenges for students who otherwise could not afford a quality , private college education .
One highlight of the campaign is the creation of the Robert J . McGuire Scholarship . Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Fred Wilpon , chairman and CEO of the New York
Mets , his wife Judy , as well as other generous McGuire benefactors , the program has already provided more than $ 3.1 million in scholarships to 80 students from underserved communities .
The New Heights campaign had a transformative impact on St . Francis College and will continue to pay dividends as the College prepares future generations of students to become community and business leaders . ●
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