He began his political career right after graduating from Iowa and held leadership roles at both the state and national levels, working with the Iowa Republican Party, the Republican National Committee, and the National Republican Congressional Committee. Joe Gaylord ranks among the nation's most seasoned political consultants and is an accomplished strategist, fundraiser, and educator who has shared his knowledge with thousands of political candidates-and Hawkeyes-for more than 50 years. Through his hard work and tireless efforts on behalf of the university, this loyal Hawkeye supporter has helped change lives on campus and beyond. The beverage comes in a Hawkeye-yellow cup, and a portion of every drink sale goes to Iowa, as do proceeds from the sale of Nashville Iowa Club T-shirts.

In addition, he opened Elray's Live & Dive, which provides high-quality live music in downtown Iowa City, in July 2020-and he also is known for inventing the 'High Porch Picnic' drink, named in memory of Hayden Fry. he has made a tremendous impact on many Iowa alumni across the country.'Įven when the pandemic was affecting his venues, Franklin continued investing in Iowa by participating in the university's Chat from the Old Cap, a virtual engagement program that helps alumni and friends stay connected to campus. 'Through his philanthropy and partnership. 'Bob is an outstanding businessman and a true Hawkeye,' says Steven Miller (76BSPh), past president of the Nashville Iowa Club. His Nashville Tin Roof has been home to the Nashville Iowa Club game watches since 2019, and he has hosted Hawkeye Huddle events for football, women's and men's basketball, and wrestling at many of his other locations. He has devoted himself to investing in the communities and causes most important to him.īob Franklin is a savvy entrepreneur and devoted Hawkeye who has used his business acumen to create connections and inspire philanthropy in the University of Iowa community.Īs a member owner and CEO of Tin Roof-a live-music joint based in Nashville, with 21 locations across 14 states-Franklin has donated space for alumni events and used fan engagement to give back to the university.

Thanks to a lifetime of exemplary community service, legal counsel, and corporate leadership, D'Olier has demonstrated a commitment to service that may be even stronger than his Midwestern work ethic. 'Throughout the 25 years I have known Mitch, I've witnessed and admired the quality, impact, and sheer quantity of his community service in Hawaii,' says Terrence George, president and chief executive officer of the Harold K.L. The breadth of his service includes reforming real estate policies, restoring coral reefs, fundraising for Hawaii's largest community center, and promoting educational change. His expansive volunteerism has had far-reaching and positive effects on the state's citizens and ecosystems. Castle Foundation-Hawaii's largest private foundation. He also has helped his fellow Hawkeyes by serving as a member of the Iowa Law School Foundation Board of Directors.Īfter graduating from the University of Iowa College of Law, the Chicago native became a partner in the Honolulu law firm of Goodsill, Anderson, Quinn, and Stifel, where he practiced tax and corporate law for more than two decades.ĭ'Olier went on to work as chief operating officer of Hawaiian Airlines and as chief executive officer of Victoria Ward, Limited, and currently is chair of Kaneohe Ranch Company and the Harold K.L. Mitchell 'Mitch' D'Olier has been advocating for the people of the 50th state for the last 50 years.

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