Introducing the Carillon Society

Since graduating in 2003 with a bachelor of science degree in financial economics, Jarrod Hirschfeld has maintained close ties with his alma mater.

“While a student, I served as undergraduate student representative to the Board of Trustees, as well as president of the Economics Club and treasurer of the University Ambassadors,” said Hirschfeld. “I learned the value and importance of involvement and leadership, and this sparked a deeper love and understanding of the University.”

Hirschfeld is a financial adviser at Wilcox Financial and attributes much of his happiness and success to his time at BGSU.        

“My wife, Erin, was also a student at BG when we met. We both earned degrees that led to great careers. I met my mentor, Mike Wilcox. I have an absolute responsibility to give back to the place that gave me so much.”

Hirschfeld has served as chair of the BGSU Alumni Board and is very active in the northwest Ohio alumni chapter. Additionally, he and his wife have supported the University with yearly gifts.
Loyal alumni and donors such as the Hirschfelds are one of the cornerstones of BGSU’s success, providing the means by which the University can prepare students for lifelong career growth, lives of engaged citizenship and leadership in a global society.

In appreciation of this important loyalty commitment, a new recognition society – the Carillon Society – has been established. The society will recognize and honor giving of three consecutive years or more and members will be automatically enrolled. The first class of members will be welcomed into the Carillon Society in fall 2015 at a celebratory luncheon and ceremony. Gifts of any amount to all areas of the University are counted toward Carillon Society membership. Notification will be mailed to members. Consecutive years of giving are counted by fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30.

“It is such a pleasure to honor loyal donors such as the Hirschfelds with the new Carillon Society,” said Rebecca Kocher, assistant vice president of alumni relations and annual giving. “Regardless of the area you support each year, or how much you choose to give, the impact of your gifts is powerful. The Carillon Society is one way in which BGSU can say thank you.”