You might claim Roger Troutman is a devoted fan of Clemson University. To best show his loyalty to the organization snuggled in the Upstate of South Carolina, he recalled a story from the first time he purchased a cell phone.
“I came house and also told my partner Kathy concerning the brand-new number, since it was our graduating year from Clemson,” he claimed. “And she took a look at me and also said, ‘Well, Roger, that’s likewise the year we got wed!’
“That tells you a whole lot concerning our connection with Clemson.” Roger and Kathy Troutman are the receivers of the 2019 Herb Coughlan Memorial Family of the Year award. Image Credit: Mark Crammer
Forty-five years after graduation, Roger and Kathy Troutman have still located a means to make an influence on their university. Behind a washing listing of awards as well as connections to numerous facets of the college, the two have been identified as the 2019 Herb Coughlan Memorial Family of the Year. The award is offered annually by the Division of Student Affairs to a family that demonstrated vibrant management and service to Clemson throughout the most recent university year.
For the Troutmans, their management and also solution expands well beyond one of the most current academic year. Both served terms on the Parents Council (currently the Clemson Family Advisory Board) and Student Affairs Advisory Board. He served a two-year term as president of the York County Clemson Club– associated with the Alumni Association– and also is an IPTAY rep. He just recently finished a term on the Board of Visitors, functioning as chair of the marketing board.
For some 30 years, they hosted the yearly York County Clemson Club picnic for pupils going to Clemson and their family members. The event brought 300-400 individuals to their home.
“We have actually really delighted in being part of the Clemson Family,” he stated. “Our involvement on numerous boards opened up some doors to things that were taking place at the college. It likewise opened our eyes to some opportunities to give back to Clemson.” Kathy and Roger Troutman along with Special Assistant for Family Programs Rusty Guill and his better half Melanie prior to a 2017 Clemson football video game. Picture Credit: Clemson University Relations
The Troutmans are members of the Richard W. Simpson Society, which acknowledges contributors with a collective providing overall ranging from $250,000 to $499,999. He and also Kathy were also among several family members acknowledged at the 2019 “Night of destiny” Gala for gifts completing at least $25,000 towards Student Affairs over one of the most recent .
Vice President for Student Affairs Almeda Jacks was happy to bestow the Family of the Year honor to the Troutmans, that have shown a longstanding commitment to Clemson.
“Roger as well as Kathy are really deserving of this honor,” Jacks said. “They have actually gone above and also past for lots of years in assistance of our students.”
Troutman was a recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Service Award, the highest possible honor given by the Alumni Association. It is provided each year to alumni who have not just devoted their lives to professionalism and also civil service, however that have likewise proceeded a lifelong dedication to Clemson.
After finishing from Veterinary School at the University of Georgia, Troutman founded the Catawba Animal Clinic in 1978 as well as was longtime senior vet at the health center based in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He was president of the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians (SCAV) in 2004 and named Veterinarian of the Year by the very same company in 2008.
Now retired, they relocated to the Clemson location in November 2018. Troutman was shocked when he obtained a telephone call from Jacks informing them they had been called the Family of the Year.
“When Almeda called, we were stunned and overjoyed,” he claimed. “So several people have provided their time, abilities as well as funds and also are definitely deserving of this honor. Due to the fact that we have attempted to continue to be in-tune to the Clemson Family as well as offer back, we are really humbled. However we never dreamed about anything similar to this. The honor is extremely unique to us as we were honored to offer and also know with Herb Coughlan when we were on the Parents Council together.”