The Gib Kirwin Endowed Scholarship

2012 marked the first year we endowed our first annually awarded scholarship. This endowment was created in the memory of Gib Kirwin, who served on our chapter's board for over 25 years. In addition to members of our board who had the chance to work with Gib over many years, we thank Gib's wife, Joanne, his daughter, Rachel, and the rest of the Kirwin family for their contributions to this endowment.

Gilbert "Gib" Kirwin was born in 1937, raised in Bel Harbor, New York. Attended Far Rockaway High School and graduated Princeton in 1958. After college, Gib enlisted in the US Marine Corp and later attended Hastings Law and began his practice in San Francisco. Gib was the former President of the 49er Club and Board Member of the National Football Foundation and of the Marin AIDS Interfaith Network. He enjoyed sailing, riding his bike, living in Belvedere and spending his weekends in La Jolla.

The Mark W. Bailey Endowed Scholarship

2016 marked the first year we endowed an annually awarded scholarship in honor of our longtime boardmember, Second VP and chair of the finance committee, Mark Bailey. Mark grew up playing football in Sparta, NJ, played at Princeton University where he earned his BSE cum laude in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. At Princeton, Mark served as co-captain his senior year, was named All-Ivy and Honorable Mention All-American and was also an NFF Chapter collegiate scholar-athlete. He was awarded an NCAA postgraduate scholarship and earned his MBA at Harvard Business School. Mark was recently inducted into the Sussex County Sports Hall of Fame. He is a Co-founder and Partner of DFJ Growth.

The Bob Lee Endowed Scholarship

2017 marked the first year we endowed an annually awarded scholarship in honor of our longtime boardmember, Bob Lee. Bob earned his MA at the University of Pacific. He is a former NFL Player, playing for 13 years with the Vikings, Falcons and Rams. Bob was a member of the Inaugural Class of the UOP Hall of Fame, as well as a member of the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame, U.O.P. Hall of Fame and Stockton Hall of Fame. Bob retired as the U.O.P. Athletic Director. He has also had a career as a radio/T.V. announcer. In 2007, our chapter recognized Bob with a Distinguished American Award. Bob is currently Broker/Owner of Legion Properties Brokerage Co.

The Bob Keropian Endowed Scholarship

2016 marked the first year we endowed an annually awarded scholarship in honor of our longtime President and leader, Bob Keropian. We thank the members of our board who established this endowment in Bob's honor.

In 2016, Bob was also inducted into the Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame. An outstanding high school and college athlete and four-sport letterman at San Francisco State, Bob Keropian was president of the Northern California Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame for over 35 years. During his tenure, the foundation distributed over $1 million in scholarship funds to Bay Area football players and donations to the athletic programs of North County high schools. The founding principal of El Camino High in South San Francisco, Bob served as the school's chief executive for 29 years. He received the NFF's National Leadership Award in 2004 and 2008. He was also a former South San Francisco Citizen of the Year.

The Timothy Harden Endowed Scholarship

2016 marked the first year we endowed an annually awarded scholarship in honor of our longtime board member, Tim Harden. Tim attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD and was recognized by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame as a National Scholar Athlete. Tim retired as President of ATT Supply Chain and Fleet Operation. He is President and CEO of T6 Enterprises. In 2004, our chapter recognized Tim with the Distinguished American Award.

The Al Cinelli Endowed Scholarship

2017 marked the first year we endowed an annually awarded scholarship in memory of our longtime boardmember, Al Cinelli. Beginning in 1970, Al served on our board for many years serving as President and then as Treasurer. Al made his career in banking and banked the early years of the San Francisco Forty-Niners, San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco Warriors. He retired from Security Pacific National Bank in 1982 and also served on the boards of the SF Civic Center, the Salvation Army, Hanna Boys Center, Little Sisters of the Poor, Saints and Sinners Foundation, St. Francis Yacht Club, Presidio Golf Club, Presidio Society and was also a lifetime trustee of St. Mary's College. Al held a BS from St. Mary's College, an MFS from Georgetown University, an LLB from the University of Chicago, as well as an honorary Doctorate Degree for Philanthropic Achievement from St. Mary's College. During WWII, Al served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy as a communication officer in the South Pacific Theater.