The University of Central Florida has announced the Honorary Committee for its historic Go For Launch campaign
By Gabby Smith
UCF comprehensive campaign, recognizing a distinguished group of alumni, community leaders and partners whose leadership and generosity continue to advance the university’s mission.
Serving as Honorary Committee Chair are Rick Walsh ’77 and Trish Walsh, longtime champions of UCF whose commitment reflects the spirit and momentum of the campaign.
The Honorary Committee represents a broad cross section of the UCF community, including accomplished alumni, philanthropists and industry leaders who have played a vital role in shaping the university’s trajectory. Their collective impact spans decades of support, advocacy and engagement, helping to position UCF as a leading metropolitan research university.
Together, these individuals embody the vision behind the Go For Launch campaign, a bold effort to accelerate student success, fuel discovery and strengthen partnerships that drive impact across Florida and beyond.
HONORARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Dave Albertson H'89
- Judy Albertson H'14
- Jim Atchison '92MBA
- Ken Bradley, '85MVA
- Cesar Calvet
- Olga Calvet '71
- Meg Crofton
- Richard Crofton
- Andrea Eliscu
- Trustee Alan Florez '98
- Justine Florez
- Bob Garvy H'18
- Dave Albertson H'89
- Judy Albertson H'14
- Jim Atchison '92MBA
- Ken Bradley, '85MVA
- Cesar Calvet
- Olga Calvet '71
- Meg Crofton
- Richard Crofton
- Andrea Eliscu
- Trustee Alan Florez '98
- Justine Florez
- Bob Garvy H'18
- Carol Garvy
- Saundra Gray H'21
- Christa Grindstaff
- Micky Grindstaff '78
- Marc Hagle H'23
- Sharon Hagle H'23
- Andrew Hardy
- George Kalogridis '76
- Phyllis Klock HD'14
- Karen Manglardi P'15 '16 '20 H'20
- Michael Manglardi '84
- Marcos Marchena '82
- Nancy Marchena '85
- David Odahowski
- Heather Odahowski
- Mike Okaty '96 '97
- Nicole Okaty '95
- Margery Pabst-Steinmetz H'20
- Tico Perez Esq. '83
- Roger Pynn '73
- Shelley Pynn '74
- Cindy Robinson
Committee Member Remembered: Charlie Gray H’16 , Chairman of the Board & Founding Director GreyRobinson, P.A.
As UCF continues its trajectory as Florida’s technological university, the Honorary Committee stands as a testament to the power of partnership and the enduring commitment of those who believe in what’s possible when ambition meets opportunity.
