Troutman was a recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor given by the Alumni Association. “They have gone above and beyond for many years in support of our students.”
“Roger and Kathy are truly deserving of this honor,” Jacks said. Vice President for Student Affairs Almeda Jacks was happy to bestow the Family of the Year honor to the Troutmans, who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to Clemson. He and Kathy were also among several families recognized at the 2019 “Night of the Stars” Gala for gifts totaling at least $25,000 toward Student Affairs over the most recent fiscal year. Simpson Society, which recognizes donors with a cumulative giving total ranging from $250,000 to $499,999. The Troutmans are members of the Richard W. It also opened our eyes to some opportunities to give back to Clemson.” Kathy and Roger Troutman alongside Special Assistant for Family Programs Rusty Guill and his wife Melanie prior to a 2017 Clemson football game. “Our involvement on various boards opened some doors to things that were going on at the university. “We have really enjoyed being part of the Clemson Family,” he said. The event brought 300-400 people to their home. He recently completed a term on the Board of Visitors, serving as chair of the marketing committee.įor some 30 years, they hosted the annual York County Clemson Club cookout for students attending Clemson and their families. He served a two-year term as president of the York County Clemson Club - affiliated with the Alumni Association - and is an IPTAY representative. Both served terms on the Parents Council (now the Clemson Family Advisory Board) and Student Affairs Advisory Board. The award is presented annually by the Division of Student Affairs to a family who demonstrated dynamic leadership and service to Clemson during the most recent academic year.įor the Troutmans, their leadership and service extends well beyond the most recent academic year.
Behind a laundry list of accolades and ties to multiple facets of the university, the two have been recognized as the 2019 Herb Coughlan Memorial Family of the Year.
“That tells you a lot about our relationship with Clemson.” Roger and Kathy Troutman are the recipients of the 2019 Herb Coughlan Memorial Family of the Year award.įorty-five years after graduation, Roger and Kathy Troutman have still found a way to make an impact on their alma mater. “And she looked at me and said, ‘Well, Roger, that’s also the year we got married!’ “I came home and told my wife Kathy about the new number, because it was our graduating year from Clemson,” he said. He was able to choose the last four digits of his number, and he quickly settled on 1-9-7-4. To best illustrate his allegiance to the institution nestled in the Upstate of South Carolina, he recalled a story from the first time he purchased a cell phone. You might say Roger Troutman is an avid supporter of Clemson University.
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