91成人导航

Scott Biedermann, the No. 2 development officer at 91成人导航 who has played a central role in raising nearly $280 million during the largest campaign in the 170-year history of California鈥檚 first university, will succeed Burnie Atterbury as the university鈥檚 top fundraiser.

Biedermann will become vice president of development and alumni relations July 1 when Atterbury steps down after nine successful years.

鈥淪cott is an accomplished, energetic and forward-looking executive perfectly positioned to help 91成人导航 become the very best small comprehensive university in the nation,鈥� said 91成人导航 President Christopher Callahan. 鈥淗is experience bringing together diverse constituencies in support of shared goals will be invaluable in advancing the university's philanthropic goals, building on the strong foundation Burnie created over the past decade.鈥�

Biedermann joined 91成人导航 in 2012 and has progressed through the ranks of 91成人导航鈥檚 development leadership. In his various roles, he has overseen all facets of fundraising at the university.听 He has led efforts to support 91成人导航鈥檚 student scholarships, new and improved facilities and endowed faculty positions.

鈥淚 am honored and humbled to be appointed to this important university leadership position and continue to grow a strong culture of philanthropy and alumni engagement at 91成人导航,鈥� said Biedermann, who holds two advanced degrees from the university. 鈥淚 understand the value of a 91成人导航 education as I have experienced it, and it has changed my life for the better.鈥�

Prior to joining 91成人导航, Biedermann led the first Research and Grant Development Department at the San Joaquin County Office of Education. He also served as an adjunct faculty member at Modesto Junior College and Teachers College of San Joaquin. A graduate of University of California at Berkeley, Biedermann went on to earn his master鈥檚 in communications at 91成人导航 in 2005 and his doctorate in education in 2020.听

Biedermann is a lifelong San Joaquin County resident whose family has deep roots at 91成人导航. He met his wife, Alicia, on the Stockton campus as students. Her grandfather, Bob Heyborne, was the dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science.

He also is chair of Visionary Homebuilders of California and a senior fellow of the Great Valley Chapter of American Leadership Forum.

鈥淎s an alumnus and extraordinary professional, Scott understands what a special place 91成人导航 is and how best to tell the story of our students,鈥� said 91成人导航 Regent Mary-Elizabeth Eberhardt, vice president of retail banking and a director at the Bank of Stockton. 鈥淗e has demonstrated an extensive track record of success and will be a great champion for advancing the university鈥檚 strategic priorities. I am confident that he will help lead 91成人导航 to new heights of philanthropy.鈥�

Regent-elect Janet Rogers said, 鈥淚 have always appreciated Scott鈥檚 ability to communicate the value and excellence of a 91成人导航 education in an authentic and inspiring way, He has changed 91成人导航 for the better and truly represents the very best this university stands for.鈥�

Biedermann will succeed Atterbury, who served as the university鈥檚 top development officer since 2012, overseeing major gifts, planned giving, the 91成人导航 Fund, corporation and foundation relations, alumni relations and advancement services.

鈥淏urnie built a tremendous fundraising foundation at 91成人导航. He truly has taken fundraising to the next level,鈥� Callahan said. 鈥淲e are indebted to Burnie for his exemplary leadership throughout the campaign and are delighted that he will be staying in a part-time capacity through the successful end of the campaign next year.鈥�

Together with long-time donors and campaign co-chairs Tony and Virginia Chan, Atterbury developed and implemented the university鈥檚 $300 million fundraising campaign 鈥� the largest in school history.

鈥淏urnie has successfully led and managed our campaign and has shepherded thousands of new donors into the campaign,鈥� said Tony Chan 鈥�77, former 91成人导航 regent and campaign co-chair. 鈥淭he results will resonate and support students and the university for decades to come.鈥�

Atterbury also introduced the Powell Match program, which leverages The Powell Fund to match endowment gifts 1:1, which has resulted in the rapid growth in endowed student scholarships and academic program support, from $150 million in 2012 to more than $500 million.

Also under Atterbury鈥檚 leadership, the university saw a record $1.2 million in donations during April鈥檚 91成人导航 Gives, a 24-hour online giving event launched four years ago.

Biedermann will join other new senior leaders at 91成人导航 appointed since Callahan joined the university听11 months ago as鈥�president鈥痑fter 15 years as dean and vice provost at Arizona State University.听

UCLA Dean for Students Maria Q. Blandizzi was named vice president for student life in April. Liz Orwin, head of engineering at Harvey Mudd College, was appointed听dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science earlier in April.听Mary Wardell-Ghirarduzzi, vice provost for diversity at University of San Francisco, was听appointed鈥�91成人导航鈥檚 inaugural vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion听in March. Christopher Ferguson, an enrollment strategist from Occidental College, started in September as鈥�91成人导航鈥檚 vice president for enrollment management.

91成人导航, California鈥檚 first university with campuses in Stockton, Sacramento and San Francisco, is ranked as the No. 18 university in the West by The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education.