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alumni spotlight

DOCTOR BETA Johnson & Johnson, Hewlett-Packard, and many FEASIBILITY
others. He is the recipient of the Henry R. Kravis
(continued from page one) Entrepreneur Award, the Distinguished Alumnus
Award, and was elected to the Claremont Graduate
of a long and successful career in marketing with University Alumni Hall of Fame. Additionally, he STUDY UPDATE
Coke. He also was responsible for the international was honored as “Educator of the Year” in 2001 by
introduction of Diet Coke in over 50 countries. the Sales and Marketing Executives International We are very grateful to you and the
When Coca-Cola bought Columbia Pictures, Peter organization. He is also a member of The Academy many Beta brothers who participated in
spent five years there as president of marketing and of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. He currently our Feasibility Study. Thank you so much
distribution, overseeing such films as the Karate Kid, resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Elizabeth. for contributing and for providing us with
Ghostbusters, Stand by Me, La Bamba, and others. Why did this accomplished businessman want to feedback on our proposed fundraising
His advice to every Beta undergrad on how to campaign. The Feasibility Study has given us
be successful is simple: “Get an advanced degree, get involved in Gamma Xi’s Preserving Our Legacy invaluable information and it was through
capital campaign? “I feel I owe a great deal of my
and don’t be afraid to dream big.” Not only did success to the lessons I learned and the contacts I your responses that the Beta Florida Alumni
he earn a graduate degree at Yale, but he went on made while a Beta at the University of Florida,” was Association and Student Aid Fund (House
to earn his Ph.D. from Peter F. Drucker Graduate his candid response when asked that question. He Corporation) Boards have been able to
Management Center at the Claremont Graduate continued, “Helping with this campaign is my way finalize our plan regarding the campaign.
University. of giving back so that those who follow me in Beta at After receiving the results of the study,
Today, Peter is the CEO and founder of The much discussion, and careful consideration
Sausalito Group Inc., a diversified management UF may have the same opportunities that I had.” And we are excited to announce that we are in the
so we shine our Alumni Spotlight on Dr. Peter Sealey,
consulting firm. Dr. Sealey has served as a a Beta brother whom we should all be proud of, both process of moving forward with our targeted
management consultant for General Motors, the for his success and for his appreciation for the positive campaign to raise funds for certain, needed
Coca-Cola Company, Sony New Technologies, impact that Beta Theta Pi had on his life. renovations to the chapter house. Over the
Anheuser-Busch, Visa USA, United Parcel Service, coming months we will be working closely
with our consulting firm, Elevate, to begin
2019 UF FOOTBALL SCHEDULE a successful capital campaign. Please be on
the lookout for more information as the
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Miami UT Martin Kentucky Tennessee If you are contacted by representative from
Orlando, FL Gainesville, FL Lexington, KY Gainesville, FL Elevate please try to find time to fit them
into your schedule. In addition, if anyone
has questions regarding the campaign or
wants to know how they can be of further
assistance, please feel free to contact our
SAT., SEPT. 28 HOMECOMING: SAT., OCT. 5 SAT., OCT. 12 Campaign Account Manager, Haley
Towson Auburn LSU Chrismon, at 770-903-3987 or by email at
hchrismon@elevateims.com.
Gainesville, FL Gainesville, FL Baton Rouge, LA Stay tuned for more information to be
shared this fall during a football weekend!

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