Gamma Xi Bob Pisano Recognized as 2009 “Outstanding Alumnus”
Tim Hegstrom, Dean of the College of Social Sciences, presenting Gamma Xi Bob Pisano with the 2009 Outstanding Alumnus award. Click the picture to see the whole article.
In August the College of Social Sciences recognized Bob Pisano, a brother of Theta Chi Gamma Xi who graduated from San Jose State in 1965, as their outstanding alumnus for 2009. The award is the highest honor given to an alumnus of the College of Social Sciences, intended to recognize someone for outstanding professional achievement.
The recognition was based on Bob’s decades of leadership and success in the motion picture industry. He is currently the chief operating officer of the Motion Picture Association of America, and during his career he has served as national executive director and CEO of the Screen Actors Guild and vice-chairman of Metro Goldwyn Mayer.
In addition to voicing his appreciation for the award, Bob spoke about issues affecting the motion picture and music business today, primarily in the area of intellectual property and piracy.
Here’s the Spartan Daily article about his recognition. Congratulations, Bob!
Bill Brown; 69-75
Bill lives in Demorest, Georgia. You can reconnect with him in Facebook.
Family
Mary Jane (wife); Emily & Abby (daughters)
Career
College Professor, School of Education, Piedmont College
What do you do for fun?
Tennis; family; tending to 10 acres – gardening and grapes; community involvement; Knights of Columbus
What Gamma Xi’s are you still in touch with?
Brodie Greer; Larry Stonebarger
Mike Rodsater, 62-67
Mike lives in Long Beach, CA
Family
I’ve been married to my wife, Chris for 31 years; have three wonderful and beautiful daughters; a terrific grandson, and soon to be, in Jan ‘09 a new and also wonderful grandaughter.
Career
Currently I am a consultant with K&R Negotiations where I do negotiation training and negotiation opportunity planning. Prior to this, I spent 30 years in the technology space, starting with IBM, Nynex, wireless industry as well as the software industry. For most of that time, ran sales organizations from small to large.
What do you do for fun?
Travel, play golf, snow and water ski, ride motorcycles, usually up for just about anything
What Gamma Xi’s are you still in touch with?
After starting my career in LA, we have moved around quite a bit living in Big Bear Lake, CA, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and now back to Long Beach. I have lost touch with most Gamma Xi’s so I’m really looking forward to the 60’s reunion next June in Reno.
Ron Smith, 64-67
Ron lives in Santa Barbara.
Family
Twice married …twice divorced which makes me an O’fer …Have been hanging with Joyce for 14 years
Daughter named Allison 3 grandkids Gianna 4 / Jack 2 / Kevin Patrick 4 months ..Dog named Jave ‘ The Mutt ‘ and a cat named Molly ‘ Motorhead ‘
Career
History teacher in San Jose California
for 30 years
What do you do for fun?
Mtn Bike …play guitar / mandolin and Bouzouki…watch sports ….play with grandkids …swim …eat too much
What Gamma Xi’s are you still in touch with?
A bunch of guys from the 60’s as you will see in the next frame
Comments:
I am helping set up a huge re-union of all active members from 60 – 69 in Reno Nevada in June and would like to put out the word to anyone who is in the era to E mail me at smithistry@aol.com so I can pass on the information. A lot of guys are missing and / or we have no info on their whereabouts.
Al Saunders Addresses National Convention
In case you didn’t know, Gamma Xi alumnus Al Saunders (currently offensive coordinator for the Rams, previously of the Redskins and Chiefs) addressed the Theta Chi National Convention in Indianapolis this past July. It’s good stuff!
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More Info About All ’60s Reunion June 2009
Brothers, what has happened to your wingmen? Come to Reno and see the ones who can still fog a mirror! The big TC party will be at Steve Brennan’s house on Saturday, June 27th. We are reserving a block of rooms at a hotel from Thursday 6/25 through Saturday 6/27. The hotel is just a short walk to Brennan’s house overlooking the Truckee River in Reno.
Reno is hosting Brewfest that weekend. You can buy a bottomless mug for a few bucks – and refill it with suds from micro-breweries.
More details later. For now mark your calendars, and pass the word to brothers who were actives in the SJSC house during the 1960’s. Please register your interest in participation by calling Ron Smith at (775) 230-0642 or emailing him at smithistry(at)aol(dot)com.
Late 60’s Reunion in June 2008
Dave Mercer; 66-69
Dave, also known as “Stump” and “No Legs,” pledged Gamma Xi in 1966 and graduated in 1969 with a social science major and P.E. minor.
He lives in Ben Lomond, CA with his wife Chris Colivotti, a former daughter of Theta Chi, and has three children, Brian, Mark and Jeff.
He is a teacher, football coach and golf coach.
Bill Hult; 62-66
Bill pledged Gamma Xi in 1962 and graduated with a B.S. in engineering in 1966. He also has an MBA.
Bill is retired and lives in Los Gatos with his wife Vicci.
Before retirement, he worked for IBM as a financial analyst and business planner, for Applied Materials as the Santa Clara regional facilities manager, and for Greater Bay Bancorp as the VP of real estate and facilities services.
He is now a community volunteer, and serves on the board of directors for Big Brothers & Sisters, Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley and Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc.
Stephen Austin; 65-68
Stephen pledged Gamma Xi in 1965 and graduated with an engineering degree in 1968.
He lives in San Francisco, and is an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Robert Bowman; 58-63
Robert, also known as Sandy, pledged Gamma Xi in Fall 1958 and graduated with a psychology degree in 1963.
He lives in Soquel, CA with his wife Rosella, and he works as a teacher.
Allan Brostrum; 68-71
Allan pledged Gamma Xi in 1968 and graduated with a psychology major and business minor in 1971. He has two children, Grant and Elizabeth. He lives in Santa Barbara where he owns an antiques business.
Mike Forge; 66-69
Mike, also known as “The Bear,” pledged Gamma Xi in 1966 and graduated in 1969 with a major in PE and minor in Sociology.
He worked in education until his recent retirement. He enjoys fishing, sports and travel.
He lives in Hacienda Heights, CA with his wife Stephanie. He has two children, Jason and Sean.
William T. Poulos; 59-63
Bill lives in Granbury, Texas with his wife Kay. He has three children, Jennifer, Chris and Jason, and seven grandchildren.
Bill, also known as “Greek” and “El Lobo” pledged Gamma Xi in 1959 and graduated in 1963 with a degree in business management and a minor in psychology.
Bill retired from General Motors in 1998 after many years as personnel director first of a Corvette assembly plant and then a truck assembly plant in Mexico.
In his free time Bill enjoys hunting, fishing, soccer, water skiing/boating, spending time with his family, and most outdoor sports.
William Harvey; 56-60
William pledged Gamma Xi in 1956 and graduated from SJSU in 1960 with a degree in P.E./Health.
He lives in San Luis Obispo, is married to Virginia and has two children, Doug and Karen. He is a middle school counselor and teacher, and in his spare time he enjoys golf and travel.
Craig French; 68-73
Craig pledged Gamma Xi in Fall 1968 and graduated in 1973 with a degree in business administration.
He lives in Santa Cruz with his wife Mimi, and he has two children, Brodie and Kate. He works in real estate investment, and in his spare time he enjoys sailing and golf.
Jim “Dunny” Dunivin; 58-60
Jim graduated from SJSU in 1960 with his degree in Sociology/Anthropology. He is retired after 35 years as a college professor and lives in Los Gatos. He is married to Clareen (Theta ‘62), has two children Erin and Meka, and 5 grandsons.
Thomas Hugh Smith (aka “TS”) 69-71
After graduating from San Jose State with a business major and a minor in aeronautical operations, I graduated from naval pilot training and completed two cruises aboard the USS Oriskany with my pledge marshall Charlie Derego. We were in the same squadron and shared a room smaller than any room at Theta Chi. I joined Continental Airlines in 1977 and currently fly the B777. Retired from the naval reserves in 1994.
In 1971 I married my college sweetheart Karen, a San Jose State Delta Gamma, and have been happy ever since. I live in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
