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The MBA Fund 

Every Boy. Every Generation.
160 Years of Shaping Gentlemen, Scholars, and Athletes.

The MBA Fund sustains excellence in teaching and student life, while also providing support for emerging and critical needs. It is vital to the school’s operations - accounting for 11% of the annual budget - and every dollar raised is used during the year it is received.

While tuition covers approximately 78% of the cost of an MBA education, the MBA Fund and the Endowment together make up the difference - more than $7,500 per student this year.
 

Your gift to the MBA Fund provides the margin for excellence that defines the MBA experience, ensuring that boys at MBA are challenged, inspired, and supported throughout their journey.

 

Impact of the MBA Fund

Support from the MBA Fund touches nearly every aspect of student life, including:

  • Faculty salaries and professional development
  • Music, art, theater, and debate programs
  • Library and technology resources
  • Service initiatives in the community
  • International exchange programs
  • Athletics and extracurricular opportunities
     
Every gift—no matter the size—helps strengthen the daily experience of every boy on The Hill.

2026–2027 MBA Fund Leadership
  • Leadership Giving Chair: Trey Rochford (’83)
  • Parent Chairs: Allison & Dan Lechleiter
  • Alumni Chair: Jack Eakin (’05)
  • Grandparent Chairs: Vicki & Mark Markham
  • Alumni Parent Chairs: Beth & Everett Holzapfel
  • Faculty & Staff Chairs: Michael Marro & Brad Perry
  • Board of Trustees Chair: Ben Gambill (’97)

 

Parent Leadership Teams
  • 12th Grade (2027): Melinda & Trevor Sava (Chairs), Kelly & David Frazier, Darby & Follis, Irene & Philip Head, Mary & Tal Lefler, Jennifer & John Roh, Elizabeth & Edmund Sauer, Theresa & Tony Sberna
  • 11th Grade (2028): Trina & Mark Eward (Chairs), Whitney & Wally Conyers, Sarah Beth & John Downey, Stephanie & Pete Greenfield, Rachel & Jeff Haithcoat, Judy & Myron Reising, Ashley & Scott Tomichek
  • 10th Grade (2029): Kristy & Jeremy Hall (Chairs), Blythe & Time Browne, Aimee & Peter Early, Annie & Greenlee Flanagin, Angela & Adam Pace, Sarah & Richmond Ross
  • 9th Grade (2030): Renee & Andrew Smith (Chairs), Emily & Ian Byram, Neill & Elliott Kyle, Kate & Brent Pennington, Haldey & Tim Reynolds, Joanna & Chris Wooten
  • 8th Grade (2031): Carey & Mark McDonald (Chairs), Sarah & Bobby Angus, Elizabeth & Allen Cox, Meredith & David Evans, Nancy & Bill McKnight, Lauren & Austin Weaver, Jenifer & Wesley Weeks
  • 7th Grade (2032): Elizabeth & Craig Reavis (Chairs), Sarah & Ben Bartholomew, Lauren & Phil Hocker, Haley & John Markham, Alex & Tye Reedy
2026–2027 Alumni Class Captains
  • 1972 – Marc McNamee
  • 1973 – Steve Summers
  • 1974 – Baird Dixon
  • 1975 – Jack Nuismer
  • 1976 – Jerry Patterson
  • 1977 – Chuck Lassing
  • 1978 – Robert Haley
  • 1979 – Jody Johnson
  • 1980 – Jimmy Griscom
  • 1981 – Jim Tully & John Wagster
  • 1982 –
  • 1983 – Trey Rochford
  • 1984 – Gil Lackey
  • 1985 – Harry Peffen
  • 1986 – John Griffith
  • 1987 – Todd Cassetty
  • 1988 – Tom Gutow
  • 1989 – George Crawford
  • 1990 – 
  • 1991 – Drew Healy
  • 1992 – Justin Crosslin
  • 1993 –
  • 1994 – Hugh Gaston
  • 1995 – 
  • 1996 – Whit Polley & Jon Gaston
  • 1997 – Jarrett Carden
  • 1998 – Jeremy Hall
  • 1999 – Erik Milam
  • 2000 – Josh Ritter
  • 2001 – William Liles
  • 2002 – Gray Skinner
  • 2003 –
  • 2004 – Lee Noel, Jr.
  • 2005 – Patrick Bradley
  • 2006 – Jeffrey Zager
  • 2007 – Patrick McGinn
  • 2008 – Anderson McLaughlin
  • 2009 – Hooper Paty
  • 2010 – William Tanner
  • 2011 – Warren Smith & Braxton Fralick
  • 2012 – Weston Bell
  • 2013 – Clint Smith
  • 2014 – Charlie Hawkins
  • 2015 – Parker Logan & Andrew Porter
  • 2016 – Jim Garrett
  • 2017 – Jacob Kovick
  • 2018 – Ben Dotye
  • 2019 – Cole Crider
  • 2020 – Tripper Capps & Brennan Roach
  • 2021 – Michael Spellman & Clay Crews
  • 2022 – Jack Keller
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are contributions to the MBA Fund tax-deductible?

Yes. All gifts to MBA are 100% tax-deductible.
Who solicits gifts for the MBA Fund?

Class captains—alumni, parents, grandparents, and alumni parents—along with volunteers and the Development Office team.
How are gifts acknowledged?

Every gift is processed immediately. Donors receive a thank-you letter and call, and pledge reminders are sent according to the donor’s preference.
What is the timeline for the MBA Fund?

The campaign runs with MBA’s fiscal year: July 1 – June 30. All gifts and pledges are due by June 30.
If someone is both an alumnus and a parent, how are gifts counted?

Gifts are tracked in both categories but reported only once in the school’s total.
How are MBA Fund gifts counted?

All unrestricted gifts made within the fiscal year count. Restricted, capital, endowment, or planned gifts are reported separately.
Can a donor make a gift of securities?

Yes. MBA has accounts with many brokerage houses, and donors receive tax benefits.
Can gifts be made online?

Yes. Gifts can be made securely at Give Online.
How are donors acknowledged?

Matching gifts and foundation gifts are credited to the individual donor’s record and constituency. Alumni who are also parents, trustees, etc. are credited in all applicable categories.
Who receives MBA Fund solicitations?

All alumni, parents, grandparents, alumni parents, trustees, and friends of MBA. Once a gift or pledge is made, the donor is not solicited again during that fiscal year.