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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