Who We Are
About SLOB Rugby
The Society of Loyola Old Boys is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit managed by fifteen fiduciary board members dedicated to the long-term success of Loyola University Maryland Rugby.
Stewardship & Fiduciary Standards
A fiduciary manages an asset for the benefit of another — it is the legal duty to act solely in a principal's interest and to avoid any conflict of interest. A fiduciary must conduct their duty "at a higher level than that trodden by the crowd" with the "obligation of undivided loyalty."
The Society of Loyola Old Boys consists of fifteen fiduciary board members committed to the long-term stewardship of your donation.
Our Operational Goals
- 1
Manage a volunteer not-for-profit where donors have confidence in long-term stewardship. Keep costs low and leverage technology.
- 2
Attract top-level players with scholarships and reputation.
- 3
Directly contribute to Loyola Rugby through capital improvements (Bleachers) and operational support like Championship Travel.
- 4
Coaching Support is the newest addition to our mission. Coaching costs can be expected to exceed $50K annually.
Board of Directors
Former Loyola players serving as volunteer fiduciaries.
Chair
Rob Dickinson
’86
Vice Chair
Tim Madey
’84
Secretary
Chris McNamara
’15
Past Chair
Jed Davis
’83
Directors
Bradley Browne ’81
Paul Fox ’90
Steve Laake ’91
Hector Nicodemus ’92
JC Crowley ’98
Johnny Tomson ’06
Charlie Eschmann ’13
Tom Callaghan ’16
Jimmy Cahill ’17
Connor Blancato ’18
Wyatt Staton-Todaro ’23
Dan Mundy ’25
Non-voting recent graduate
Board Members Emeritus
- Louis Carrico ’80
- Kenny Ames ’83
- Andy Aitken ’83
- Joe Morel ’84
- Dan Szparaga ’86
- Chris Carroll ’89
- Chris Keffer ’94
- Sean O’Brien ’04
- Brendan Ryan ’04
- Kevin Daley ’05
- Mark Giordano ’08
- Hamilton Dawson ’08
- Jordan Magee ’09
How Our Model Has Evolved
From direct payout to a lasting endowment.
Where We Started
2014 — Start-up Strategy
Each dollar SLOB generated was distributed 100% back to the team.
Direct payout of charitable contributions in the form of scholarships, portable bleachers, a scrum sled, and other needs.
Where We're Headed
Project 2026 — The Endowment
Leading up to the 50th anniversary of Loyola Rugby, SLOB is scaling our assets toward a goal of funding the future of the club in perpetuity.
Funds managed according to SLOB Investment Policy Statement. Principal is conserved.
Principal is conserved. Board Advised Fund serves as a template for the endowment.
Support the Mission
Your donation is tax-deductible and goes directly to scholarships, coaching, and program support.
Donate to SLOB Rugby