What's Your Why?

What’s Your Why?Why we invest in

USC Marshall Alumni Association

– Orange County Chapter

Our “Why” (What We Believe)

As Trojans Helping Trojans, our responsibility is to

BUILD up the USC Marshall brand and each

other. We set the Cardinal & Gold Standard

with opportunities to ENGAGE and INVOLVE the

USC Marshall community (alumni, faculty, staff,

and current and prospective students) so that

everyone thrives personally and professionally.

We GIVE back our time and money by investing

in people and events.

Why I Invest in the

USC Marshall Alumni – Orange County Chapter

“It is critical for all alumni to embrace

the Trojan For Life concept. Playing

an active role in the alumni

association is essential to keep the

Trojan Family thriving. The return on

my volunteer time investment

continues to climb.”

Doug Richards, MBA.PM ’95Board Member Since 2000

DOUG RICHARDS Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 299-5433

[email protected]

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROTEAN VENTURES

2010 – Present Founder

Protean Ventures is an entrepreneurial investment company that funds an Independent Business Owner operation for ACN, the world’s largest direct seller of essential services for residential and small

businesses.

USC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1995 - Present Orange County Chapter Board of Directors and host a monthly business luncheon in Newport Beach

Advisor role on Executive Board to advance Dean’s strategic plan for worldwide alumni engagement

INDEPENDENT BUSINESS CONSULTING PROJECTS

2007 - 2012 Onward Systems: Sales & Marketing Director for a business analytics software development company

SicommNet: helped research and write comprehensive business plan to assist investment efforts. Factset Research Systems: financial earnings call editor and web-based research for public companies

Link3 Technovations, LiveVu Communications: brokered potential investment capital sources

REZA INVESTMENT GROUP

2006 - 2007 Operations Consultant (full-time) – Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

Engagement included Salesforce CRM improvements, accounting software upgrade and budgeting, website integration, service contract analysis, client relations, and charitable organizations coordination.

CEO entrusted me to manage sensitive staff compensation, contract, and personal finance information.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES

2002 – 2006

President Founded, developed, and successfully sold the first California-based franchise for Outdoor Lighting

Perspectives, the nation’s largest residential landscape lighting company. Executed marketing plan that rapidly grew residential lighting sales 97% to $380K from 2003 to 2004 earning national “Most-Improved”

award for best sales growth. Negotiated successful sale of company to private party.

RICHARDS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

1997 – 2005

Co-Founder, Vice President Business Development Profitably grew accounting software consulting business from inception to $2.3M, two-office, 15-person

professional staff level. Company garnered both industry and public recognition including finalist for Ernst & Young’s prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Negotiated successful acquisition by Arxis Technology in 2005.

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION – COMMERCIAL/MILITARY AIRCRAFT DIVISIONS

1986 - 1997

Management Rotation Program / Industrial Engineer / Senior Business Analyst Progressive responsibilities included Inventory Operations rotation program, Material Handling Engineering projects, tactical and strategic facilities planning, real property portfolio analysis, executive presentations, MD12 Site Selection Team, C-17 Facilities Planning department creation, MDA Business

Operations team member, capital and lease budget process improvement.

“It is often said that you don't chose

your family. In the case of the Trojan

family, I am privileged to be a part of

such a smart, active, and enthusiastic

family, which I wholeheartedly want to

be.”

Kayvan Mozaffari, MBA ’92Board Member Since 2002

Why I Invest in the


“Commercial real estate has been my

passion since graduation and the only

industry I have been in. Sharing my

knowledge and expertise with the

Trojan Network is part of my job in

giving back to the school and the

community.”

Jeff Hughes, USC Marshall B.S. alumnusBoard Member Since 2004

Why I Invest in the


“It’s one of the most rewarding and

best things I have done. I have made

so many new friendships as a result.

And I’ve really seen us come together

as a community, as family and friends.”

Manna Kadar, B.S. ‘02Board Member Since 2004

Why I Invest in the


“For me it’s all about helping others connect and build their networks. The more successful they are the more successful all of us will be.”

Phil Dandridge, B.A. ‘81, M.B.A. ‘85Board Member Since 2004

Why I Invest in the


“To pay it forward. The more goodwill,

involvement, and energy I can inject

into our Trojan community, the more

we all benefit. I especially treasure the

friendships. Where else are you going

to find such cool people with brilliant

minds?”

Wayne Neale, B.A. ’93Board Member Since 2004

Why I Invest in the


“I invest my time in the Trojan Network

because I enjoy connecting individuals

with each other. Another reason I invest

my time with this group is the friendships

that have developed over my 10 years of

being involved with this great group of

people.”

Jay Simmonds, MBA.PM ‘05Board Member Since 2006

Why I Invest in the


“I’m happiest when I’m helping

other people, especially the

Trojan family. And it’s my way

of giving back to the school.”

Jim Feederle, B.S. ’80Board Member Since 2008

Why I Invest in the


“I believe in lifelong learning, and

benefit from the combined

wisdom of the Trojan Network in

far greater amounts than I can

possibly give.”

Ken LaCroix, B.S.’87, EMBA (SDII) ’09Board Member Since 2009

Why I Invest in the


“I invest to honor the people who

came before me by building the

Trojan network into something

bigger and stronger for the

students of the future!”

Mijanou Pham, B.A.’06Board Member Since 2010

Why I Invest in the


“I am where I am today due to the

support and encouragement of

numerous Trojans, and I hope to

make a meaningful impact by

making the alumni association

better today than it was the day

before.”

Eden Tsai, MBA.PM ’09Board Member Since 2010

Why I Invest in the


“I was extremely fortunate to have the

opportunity to stay home and raise my

children yet I found myself missing my

fellow Trojans and the USC Family. When I

returned to the professional workforce,

involvement with the USC Marshall Alumni

was a great way to both reconnect with

USC and grow my business network.”

Lisa Runyon, B.S. ‘89

Board Member Since 2012

Why I Invest in the


“I am proud to have had the opportunity to

attend USC and feel very lucky to be part of the

Trojan family. I love connecting with fellow Trojans and want to support them in any way I can like

they have supported me; whether it be through

assisting in the advancement of their careers or

connecting them with someone in my network.

This camaraderie is what makes USC the best!”

Casey Calcagnie, B.A. ’09Board Member Since 2013

Why I Invest in the


“The USC Family has given me rewarding business connections, and lifelong friendships. It feels good to give back to the Trojan Community, and help others succeed.”

Christie Bock, J.D. ‘02Board Member Since 2013

Why I Invest in the


“Building friendships and spending time alongside those that are committed to enhancing and serving the local alumni is such a rewarding way to give back to an amazing community.”

Linda Kau, MBA.PM ’13Board Member Since 2013

Why I Invest in the


“I had an incredible experience with my class at USC and wanted to continue to grow my USC connections while giving back to our amazing alumni network after graduating.”

Christine McKibban, EMBA ‘12Board Member Since 2013

Why I Invest in the


“Trojans helping Trojans, that’s my motto. I

am forever grateful to the many Trojans

that have been instrumental in my career,

and I ceaselessly try everyday to serve in

like kind to others. Got my doctorate at

USC, I was a professor at USC, served on

the Faculty Senate, and my daughter

graduated from USC Marshall. Fight on!”

Lance B. Eliot, PhD (Marshall)Board Member Since 2013

Why I Invest in the


“I view my relationships as

my currency, but my Trojan

connections are truly

priceless.”

Jason M. Sabaugh, B.S. ’07Board Member Since 2015

Why I Invest in the


“Our Trojan Network doesn’t function

without everyone’s active

participation, so that’s one of the

reasons I volunteer. I like continuing

the legacy of USC. I also enjoy helping

others, sharing information, and

encouraging alumni to get connected

with our community.”

Sophia Kollias, MPL ’95Board Member Since 2015

Why I Invest in the


“I love helping people chase down

their wildest dreams and ambitions,

and being part of the Trojan family

allows me to do that. The Trojan

Network is the most welcoming group

of people. Plus, we have fun, fantastic

events!”

Sheri Kanesaka, J.D., ‘05Board Member Since 2015

Why I Invest in the


“I love being able to give back to a

community that has given me so much.

My closest friends, mentors, and those

who have made a significant impact on

my life are all part of the Trojan family. My

goal is to make our community even

stronger and allow others the same

experience I’ve had.”

Margeaux Witte, MBA.PM ’15Member Since 2016

Why I Invest in the


“The Trojan Network has

given so much to me. To be

able to give back is a

privilege. Fight On!”

Kristin Shelton, B.S. ‘07Board Member Since 2016

Why I Invest in the


“I’ve always heard about the notorious

Trojan network, but never really knew

how to access it. After playing in the

NFL for several years, I got involved to

help other USC alum athletes connect

to the network and move into the next

phase of their lives.”

Alex Parsons, B.A. ’10

Member Since 2016

Why I Invest in the


“As a recent graduate, I want to help other students navigate the network and get connected to the community.”

Morgan Breit, MBA.PM ‘15Member Since 2016

Why I Invest in the


“I love connecting with fellow Trojans

and being able to give back to the

Trojan community. I am seeking to

engage with alumni and current

students to enhance the network and

provide an environment where we can

all benefit.”

Katie Kristof, MBA.PM ‘17

Member Since 2016

Why I Invest in the


“I want to be part of the Trojan community again, give back to the school that gave me the skills and confidence to be who I am today, and connect with fellow USC alumni.”

Kelly Campbell, B.S. ‘10Member Since 2016

Why I Invest in the


“The support of the Trojan Family has given

me the most incredible experiences and

friendships while in pursuit of my dreams. It is

my goal to give back by helping recent

graduates seamlessly transition from their

current student network to the alumni

network in order to keep the Trojan Family

strong and thriving.”

Jillian Madrid, B.S. Global HealthMember Since 2016

Why I Invest in the


FIGHT ON!

Now that you know what we believe,

we hope you want to be a part of our cause.

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