THE CAMPAIGN FOR UAB ATHLETICS

Thanks to the outpouring of support shown by alumni and community

members, the UAB Blazers are entering a new era in athletics. As we
celebrate the return of football, bowling and rifle, we remain focused
on securing the financial resources necessary for athletics facilities to
position our student-athletes to compete for championships, while
earning a degree from this outstanding institution.

BE THE DIFFERENCE.

UABs Finish the Drive Campaign for Blazer Athletics is the beginning of a
transformation. With your commitment and investment, UAB Athletics will:

DRIVE SUCCESS. UAB Athletics prepares more than 350 student-athletes for
life beyond college, grooming the medical professionals, teachers, engineers,
creatives, and and future business leaders of Birmingham.

DRIVE EXCITEMENT. UAB is Birminghams team, serving as a rallying point

for sports fans and attracting visitors to our vibrant city.

DRIVE ATTENTION. Successful athletics programs provide a platform to tell

the story of UAB and Birmingham.

DRIVE THE ECONOMY. Whats good for UAB is good for Birmingham.
Competitive athletics programs drive enrollment and enhance UABs economic
impact in Birmingham and surrounding communities. It is estimated that for every
1,000 UAB students, there is a total annual economic impact of nearly $50 Million.

DRIVE LOYALTY. A memorable athletics experience creates lasting memories

for students, leading to a lifelong relationship between UAB and its alumni.

UAB FOOTBALL
OPERATIONS
CENTER
UAB Athletics strives to build a foundation by investing in
the student-athlete experience. This is not possible without
the commitment and support of the community, alumni, and
friends of the program. Philanthropic support will position
UAB Athletics and Blazer student-athletes for great success
in the classroom, competition, and in life beyond graduation.
The UAB Football Operations Center will provide an elite
facility that will give our team a competitive advantage in
Conference USA and nationally.
Your tax-deductible gift to the UAB Football Operations
Center is essential to building a strong foundation for the
football program. Your investment allows Blazer studentathletes to enjoy the benefits of a first-class facility and lays
the groundwork for UAB Football to compete at the highest
level.

WE ARE COMMITTED
TO GIVING OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES
A WORLD CLASS EXPERIENCE
ON AND OFF THE FIELD.
GREAT FACILITIES WILL MAKE
A POWERFUL IMPACT
ON THEIR SUCCESS.
-MARK INGRAM, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

WE ARE DOING THIS

AND DOING THIS RIGHT.
-HEAD FOOTBALL COACH BILL CLARK

UAB FOOTBALL OPERATIONS CENTER

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM

UAB FOOTBALL
OPERATIONS
CENTER
The UAB Football Operations Center will feature a state-of-theart locker room, weight room, training room, coaches offices, and
team and position group meeting rooms. We ask that you consider
investing in Blazer Athletics with a capital contribution to UABs
Football Facility Fund.

EXAMPLES OF NAMING OPPORTUNITIES

Building Name Partner
Locker Room

Weight Room

Team Meeting Room

Players Lounge

Head Coachs Office

Coordinators Offices
Training Room

Equipment Room
Film Room

Defensive Position Coaches Offices

Offensive Position Coaches Offices
Lobby

Staff Meeting Rooms

Players Lockers

There are more naming opportunities available. Please contact us for

more information on how you can support UAB Football.

Our student-athletes, coaches, and UABs administration are fully

committed and invested in the future of Blazer Athletics. Your
financial investment will position UAB for greater success, and
ultimately, more opportunities to compete for championships.
For information on making your commitment
to support UAB Blazer Athletics:
Brad Hardekopf
Associate Athletic Director, UAB Athletics - Blazer Boosters
205.996.5219 hardebp@uab.edu

FOOTBALL FACILITY PLEDGE FORM

The time to support Blazer Athletics is now. Your contribution will improve
the quality of both UAB Athletics and the City of Birmingham.

DONOR INFORMATION
NAME

SPOUSE

COMPANY

DONOR NO.

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

WORK PHONE

HOME PHONE

CELL PHONE

EMAIL

ZIP

REFERRED BY

MAKE YOUR PLEDGE

I PLAN TO PLEDGE A TOTAL OF $
THIS IS A ONE TIME GIFT
I WISH TO PAY MY GIFT OVER A ______________ YEAR PERIOD (UP TO 5 YEARS)
WITH THE FIRST PLEDGE INSTALLMENT TO BE PAID ON OR BEFORE
ENCLOSED IS MY INITIAL PLEDGE PAYMENT OF $

PLEASE ENTER DATE: MM/DD/YY

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO UAB ATHLETICS

BILLING INFORMATION
PLEASE BILL ME:
ANNUALLY

SEMI-ANNUALLY

QUARTERLY

BEGINNING

PLEASE ENTER DATE: MM/YY

PLEASE CHARGE MY CARD:

VISA

MASTERCARD

AMEX

DISCOVER

CARD NUMBER

SIGNATURE

PLEASE RETURN TO:

EXP. DATE

DATE

Blazer Boosters
Ullman 339
1720 2nd Ave. South
Birmingham, AL 35294

QUESTIONS?
CONTACT:

Brad Hardekopf
Associate Athletic Director
(205) 996-5219
blazerboosters.com
hardebp@uab.edu

UAB ATHLETICS CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

Hatton C. V. Smith, Chair
CEO Emeritus, Royal Cup, Inc.

Nelson S. Bean

President and CEO, First Commercial Bank

Thomas H. Brigham, Jr.

Chairman, ARC Realty, LLC

Brian H. Bucher

Regional President, PNC Bank

J. Richard Cashio

Owner and President,

Total Alloy Steel Service Company

Hafiz F. Chandiwala

Senior Vice President and CFO,

Coca Cola Bottling Company United, Inc.

Adam S. Cohen

Partner, Cityscape Development Group

Charles A. Collat, Sr.

Chairman Emeritus,
Mayer Electric Supply Company, Inc.

Brian Hilson

President and CEO, Birmingham Business

Alliance

Donald M. Hire, Jr.

Retired President, Armstrong Relocation

Company

William E. Horton

Regional President, Regions Bank

Walter Howlett, Jr.

Chairman and CEO, A.G. Gaston Enterprises

Alicia Huey

President, AGH Homes, Inc

William R. Ireland, Jr.

Executive Vice President,

National Bank of Commerce

James C. Lee, III

Chairman and CEO, Buffalo Rock Company

Lenora W. Pate

Shareholder, Sirote & Permutt, P.C.

Giles G. Perkins

Partner, Adams and Reese LLP

Michael F. Pizitz

President, Pizitz Management Group

R. William Pradat, Jr,

President, EGS Commercial Real Estate, Inc.

Izell Reese

Executive Vice President, NCSA Athletic

Recruiting

Harold W. Ripps

CEO/General Partner,
Rime Capital Account, Inc.

David L. Silverstein

Principal, Bayer Properties, LLC

Robert A. Simon

Leigh V. Collier

M. Don Logan

Thomas R. Cosby

Robert P. MacKenzie, III

Sanjay K. Singh,

Justin R. Craft

Joseph L. McGee

R. Lee Smith, Jr.

Regional President, Wells Fargo Bank

Fundraising Consultant, Birmingham Landmarks
President, Nowlin & Associates, Inc.

Miles M. Cunningham

CEO, Precision Grinding, Inc.

Steve DeMedicis

President, Red Mountain Technologies

David L. Faulkner

State Representative and Partner,

Christian and Small

James J. Filler

Retired President and Treasurer,

Jefferson Iron and Metal Co.

T. Michael Goodrich

Chairman, Timberline Holdings LLC

T. Michael Goodrich II

Principal, First Avenue Ventures, LLC

M. James Gorrie

Co-Owner, B.A.S.S., LLC

Partner, Starnes Davis Florie, LLP
President and CEO,
Legacy Community Federal Credit Union

Danny McKinney

CEO, McKinney Capital

John J. McMahon, Jr.

Chairman, Ligon Industries, LLC

Executive Vice President, BBVA Compass Bank

James Spann

Chief Meteorologist, ABC 33/40

Merrill H. Stewart, Jr.

President and Founder, Stewart/Perry

Construction

W. Stancil Starnes

Garrett McNeil

Michael D. Thompson

Chairman and CEO, Energen Corporation

CEO, JGM Development Company, LLC

C. Phillip McWane

Chairman, McWane, Inc.

William B. Morton, Jr.

President and CEO, Robins & Morton

Richard Murray, IV

President and CEO,

National Bank of Commerce

M. Miller Gorrie

Charles E. Nowlin

Brooks Harris

H. Craft ONeal

Co-President, Harris Doyle Homes

Partner, CTS, Inc.

James T. McManus, II

President and CEO, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

Chairman of the Board, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

President, Corporate Realty Associates Inc.

Founder, Nowlin & Associates, Inc.

Chairman and CEO, ONeal Industries

Chairman and CEO,

ProAssurance Corporation
President and CEO, Thompson Tractor Co., Inc.

W. Lee Thuston

Managing Partner, Burr & Forman

Charlie Tickle

Chairman and CEO, Daniel Corporation

The Hon. James T. Waggoner

Alabama State Senator

Joel T. Welker

President and Publisher,

Birmingham Business Journal