Campaign Steering Committee
The Campaign Steering Committee members — dedicated alumni, parents and friends — play a critical role in shaping and advancing the success of “Victories & Heroes.” Membership will likely grow to around 50 families by the end of the campaign.
Committee Chairs
Vanessa Castagna (BS psychology, speech and communication ’71)
Naples, Florida
John Edwardson (BS industrial engineering ’71, HDR ’06)
Winnetka, Illinois
John Edwardson (BS industrial engineering ’71,
HDR ’06)
Winnetka, Illinois
Bill Elmore (BS electrical engineering ’75, MS electrical engineering ’76)
Palo Alto, California
committee members
Samuel Allen (BS industrial management ’75, HDR ’17) and Marsha Allen (BS early childhood education ’75)
Milton, Georgia
Snehal Antani (BS computer science ’02)
Tiburon, California
Irene Binash (BS chemical engineering ’79, MS management ’81) and Brian Binash
Houston, Texas
Bill Bindley (BS industrial economics ’62, HDR ’97)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Janine Black (BS interdisciplinary science ’83, BA French ’89) and Barry Arkles
Pipersville, Pennsylvania
Drew Brees (BS industrial management ’01) and Brittany Brees (BS organizational leadership ’00)
Del Mar, California
Chris Burke (BS civil engineering ’77, MS civil engineering ’79, PhD civil engineering ’83, HDR ’10) and Susan Burke (BS speech/language/hearing sciences ’78)
Naperville, Illinois
Marc Carlson (BS mechanical engineering ’82, MS executive education ’92) and Jacqueline DuPont
San Juan Capistrano, California
Jim Cure (BS civil engineering ’75) and Carol Cure
Portland, Oregon
Bill Dudley (BS civil engineering ’74, HDR ’15)
Scottsdale, Arizona
Norman Gilsdorf (BS chemical engineering ’77) and Lioubov Gilsdorf
Boulder, Colorado
Jason Girzadas (BS economics ’92) and Virginia Girzadas
Diablo, California
Mike Graff (BS chemical engineering ’79) and Rhonda Graff
Houston, Texas
Dave Hagar (BS earth sciences ’79) and Alice Hagar
Edmund, Oklahoma
Marc Hagle (BS electrical engineering ’71, MS industrial administration ’72) and Sharon Hagle
Winter Park, Florida
Mike Harris (BS computer engineering ’91) and Brenda Harris
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Keith Krach (BS industrial engineering ’79, HDR ’18)
Menlo Park, California
Marshall Larsen (MS industrial administration ’72) and Susan Larsen
Scottsdale, Arizona
Chris Lister (BS industrial engineering ’95) and Melinda Lister
Lake Forest, Illinois
Tim McGinley (BS chemical engineering ’63, HDR ’10) and Jane McGinley (BS elementary education ’62)
Carmel, Indiana
Norman Nabhan (BA recreation ’71) and Karyn Nabhan
Houston, Texas
Matt Painter (BA sociology ’94) and Sherry Painter
West Lafayette, Indiana
Patti Poppe (BS industrial engineering ’89, MS industrial engineering ’91) and Eric Poppe
Lafayette, California
Marvin Richardson (BS pharmacy ’80) and Melanie Richardson
Noblesville, Indiana
Rusty Rueff (BA communications ’84, MS counseling education ’86) and Patti Rueff
Burlingame, California
Jennifer Rumsey (BS mechanical engineering ’96, HDR ’24) and Jim Rumsey (BS computer engineering ’96)
Columbus, Indiana
Bill Young (BS interdisciplinary science ’87) and Carla Young
Winnetka, Illinois
John Zehner (BS pharmacy ’91) and Lori Zehner (BS management ’92)
Indianapolis, Indiana
The heart and soul of Purdue has always been its people.
This incredible group of alumni and friends are champions of our mission and architects of our future. Their leadership, passion and commitment will help us reach new heights, connect with more Boilermakers across many areas and ensure Purdue’s impact continues to grow. We are ever grateful for their willingness to give back in such meaningful ways to the Old Gold and Black.”
—Purdue President Mung Chiang
—Purdue President Mung Chiang