Foundation Chair George Crandell to receive President’s Medal

Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez will present George Crandell with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service during the University’s Commencement ceremonies at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 23, at Arco Arena.

Crandell will receive the medal and speak to graduates of the College of Business Administration. He is the current Board chair of The University Foundation at Sacramento State, the auxiliary that manages donations to the University.

The award honors outstanding service to the University. Gonzalez has previously presented the award to William and Margaret Campbell in 2007 and Bob Mattos, former Hornet football coach, in 2008.

Recognized as one of the Sacramento Region’s first venture capitalists, Crandell has served on The Foundation Board since 1986. Last year, he kicked off Sac State’s Troops to College fundraising campaign with a personal donation of $25,000 in honor of his late father, who served in the U.S. Navy and was a major supporter of higher education.

Crandell and his wife, Linda, set up the Crandell Faculty Advancement Award Fund. Each year, it will provide grants for two faculty members to attend fundraising workshops and seminars.

Last month, Crandell also received the Honorary Alumnus Award at Sacramento State’s Distinguished Service Awards.