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COLLABORATION<br />
48<br />
experience INNOVATION<br />
Dean’s Leadership Circle<br />
THE PREMIER MERAGE NETWORK<br />
Your Network for Success<br />
By John Gregory<br />
<strong>The</strong> 350 members <strong>of</strong> the Dean’s Leadership<br />
Circle (DLC) reached a milestone in May 2008<br />
with $1 million raised since the DLC was<br />
formed three years ago. Of that amount,<br />
$450,000 was raised in just the past year.<br />
During the first two years, the DLC raised money to<br />
renovate a classroom which was dedicated in September<br />
2008 as <strong>The</strong> Dean’s Leadership Circle Classroom. A<br />
plaque mounted inside the classroom honors the 220<br />
DLC members who contributed to the campaign.<br />
<strong>The</strong> DLC is now in the midst <strong>of</strong> a $1.2 million campaign<br />
to endow a pr<strong>of</strong>essorship at the <strong>School</strong>. Funds<br />
will be instrumental in recruiting and retaining a highlyregarded<br />
faculty member. <strong>The</strong> $450,000 raised last<br />
academic year for the pr<strong>of</strong>essorship campaign “represent<br />
a fantastic start,” says Dean Andy Policano.<br />
Lead donor gifts for the campaign have been made so<br />
far by Greg Lai (‘88), Thomas Antunez (‘05), Jacquie<br />
Warren, Lisa and Mark Locklear (both ‘84), <strong>Paul</strong>a<br />
Milano (‘80 and past chair <strong>of</strong> the DLC), Pam Adams<br />
(‘98), and David Young (‘91).<br />
<strong>The</strong>DLCenjoyedmanysuccessfuleventslastacademic<br />
year, and many more events are planned for this year:<br />
Sneak Peek <strong>of</strong> Renaissance Sport Club – July 2008<br />
DLC Classroom Dedication – September 2008<br />
Annual “Fall Insider’s View” – October 2008<br />
VIP Receptions in conjunction with the annual<br />
Distinguished Speaker Series – November 2008<br />
through May 2009<br />
Annual Holiday Celebration hosted by Neiman Marcus<br />
– December 2008<br />
Annual reception with the Dean’s Advisory Board –<br />
May 2009<br />
Membership can make the difference.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Dean’s Leadership Circle is the premier support<br />
group <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Paul</strong> <strong>Merage</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Business</strong>. This<br />
high-powered network is made up <strong>of</strong> successful alumni,<br />
business leaders, faculty, staff, and friends <strong>of</strong> UC Irvine<br />
and the <strong>Merage</strong> <strong>School</strong>. Members receive many benefits<br />
and are kept up-to-date through exclusive events and<br />
communications and are also given the opportunity to<br />
share their thoughts and recommendations with the<br />
Dean, faculty, and administration.<br />
Membership Levels<br />
Innovator $5,000<br />
Investor $2,500<br />
Member $1,500<br />
Shareholder (for current<br />
graduating class only)<br />
For further information, contact Director Sandra Findly<br />
at 949.824.8865 or visit merage.uci.edu/go/DLC.<br />
In Appreciation: 2007-2008 Members Gifts & pledges received 7/1/07 – 6/30/08<br />
LEAD DONORS<br />
Greg Lai ‘88, Morgan Stanley<br />
– Campaign Leader<br />
Pamela Adams ‘98,<br />
Wachovia Securities<br />
Thomas Antunez ‘05,<br />
Percentix<br />
Mark Locklear ‘84 & Lisa<br />
Locklear ‘84, Ingram Micro<br />
<strong>Paul</strong>a Milano ‘80 & Eric<br />
Nielsen, Idhas<strong>of</strong>t Company<br />
Jacquie Warren,Irvine<br />
Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
David Young ‘91, PIMCO<br />
INNOVATOR MEMBERS<br />
Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Bremmer ‘05,<br />
Hanson’s Beverage<br />
Tracy Bremmer ‘05, Experian<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Nai-Fu Chen,<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Paul</strong> <strong>Merage</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Business</strong><br />
Johnson Chuang ‘05,<br />
AIPTEK, Inc.<br />
Greg Herder ‘05,<br />
Herder Advertising<br />
Jesus Mantas,IBM<br />
Kristen Monson ‘96, PIMCO<br />
Dr. Ram Mudiyam, MD, ‘05<br />
Dean Andy & Pamela Z.<br />
Policano, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Paul</strong> <strong>Merage</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Business</strong><br />
Rick W. Rayson,<br />
Deloitte & Touche<br />
Bill Rowland ‘06,<br />
Walt Disney Co.<br />
Gary Toyama ‘78, Boeing<br />
John Waldeck ‘01, Pacific Life<br />
Insurance Company<br />
INVESTOR MEMBERS<br />
Michael Aghajanian, ‘88,<br />
Pittiglio Rabin Todd & McGrath<br />
Len Ambrosini, ‘02,<br />
Rosemount Analytical<br />
Dawn Beattie, ‘92,<br />
Qualcomm<br />
Katie Bianchi, ‘96,<br />
Marriott International<br />
Edwin D. Fuller, Marriott<br />
Lodging International<br />
Tiffiny Vandom Karem ‘03,<br />
Discus Dental<br />
John Karem, ‘02, Phillips<br />
Distilling Company<br />
Michelle (Milne) Koontz, ‘03,<br />
Fluor Corporation