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John Boyle '76: Member of the Board of Visitors and Smith School of Business Foundation

John Boyle '76 receives the Dean's Outstanding Alumni Service Award from Howard Frank, Dean.

John Boyle ’76 was presented the Dean’s Outstanding Alumni Service Award during the Smith School’s 7th Annual Undergraduate Awards Banquet last May. The banquet honors graduating seniors, faculty, alumni, and corporate friends of the Smith School for their accomplishments and achievements.

Boyle received the award, the first of its kind at the Smith School, to honor his longstanding commitment to and involvement with the school, serving on the Board of Visitors and the Robert H. Smith School of Business Foundation.

“I just enjoy being helpful to where I can,” says Boyle, “and I’m proud of the progress the school has made. I had a great experience at the university, and I think it is important for alumni to come back and share their time and contribute to its continued success.”

After graduating from the Smith School, Boyle worked in commercial banking in the Washington, D.C., area before going to New York to pursue an MBA at Columbia University. After a number of years in investment banking, Boyle took up his present position, working with the outsourcing consulting firm EquaTerra Inc. as Managing Director and Financial Services Industry Practice Lead.

His career is busy and demanding, but Boyle needs no coaxing to spend time at Smith. “I enjoy coming down to Board meetings and the Mayer Fund presentations,” says Boyle. “I like the fact that the fund gives students a unique opportunity, something extra that blends their academic lessons with a real world experience in managing money. The program and the quality of the students are impressive, and it is great to see them go on to successful careers.”

Boyle lives in Tuxedo Park, NY, with his wife, Susan ‘77 and sons Jack and Connor.