PLANNED GIVING AT WORK: REGINALD M. BALLANTYNE II ’61

Future Flyers exhibiting high academic excellence and demonstrating financial need will benefit from a newly endowed scholarship, the largest planned gift of its kind in Chaminade history.

The estate gift commitment comes from Reginald (Reg) M. Ballantyne III ’61 and is an expression of the gratitude Reg feels for an institution that provided both an amazing academic and a deep spiritual experience during his formative high school years. In a recent conversation with Executive Director of Advancement Mr. Chris Hanley ’80, Reg stated, “In retrospect, I cannot imagine what my life path would have been had it not been for Chaminade and the Marianist order.”

Reg has always considered it profoundly important to open the doors to exceptional education for families and communities that seek to provide both spiritual and academic growth for their children. Reflecting on Chaminade’s importance to the tri-state community for many decades, Reg stated, “It’s my vision that my commitment to Chaminade will not only help students reach their full academic potential but also shine a light on the importance of making sure that Chaminade flourishes for another 100 years!”

“Chaminade is grateful and humbled by Reg’s commitment to our school,” said President Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81. “The significance of this gift cannot be understated as it will allow our students to take advantage of our transformational learning opportunities and will continue providing an important path for Chaminade men to bring about positive change in our world.”

In the 1961 edition of the Crimson and Gold, Reg is described as “dependable, diligent, and a hard-working member of many activities. Reg earned many friends at Chaminade.” This estate gift will ultimately support numerous scholarships for deserving students, and Reg’s reputation for dependability and making numerous friends will most assuredly only grow over time.

Reg has one final message for supporters of Chaminade. “I sincerely encourage alumni, friends, and family to reflect on what your Chaminade experience meant to you and how it may have positively impacted your life. If you, like me, received those tangible benefits, know that we need to continue to keep the torch burning for future generations of Flyers. We need more Chaminade men and families in this world.”

For more information about planned giving and the 1930 Legacy Society, please contact Chris Hanley ’80 at (516) 742-5555 ext. 509 or email chanley@chaminade-hs.org.

Mr. Reginald Ballantyne ’61

Dallas, acquired Vanguard Health Systems for which Mr. Ballantyne had served as senior corporate officer for 12 years. Prior to joining Vanguard, Mr. Ballantyne held the position of president and CEO of PMH Health Resources, Inc., a multi-unit healthcare system based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mr. Reginald Ballantyne graduated from Chaminade in 1961. He then went on to the College of the Holy Cross, and subsequently Cornell University, where he earned an MBA.

Mr. Ballantyne served as senior strategic advisor for Tenet Healthcare Corporation from October 2013 to June 2016. Tenet, a national hospital and healthcare services company based in

Mr. Ballantyne’s background includes service as 1997 chairman of the American Hospital Association (AHA) and 1998 speaker of the AHA House of Delegates. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Mr. Ballantyne is a recipient of the ACHE Gold Medal Award for management excellence. In addition, he has also been recognized with the Institute for Human Relations Award from the American Jewish Committee and the Hope Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Mr. Ballantyne currently serves as strategic advisor to VisionGate, Inc.

Reg was appointed by the governor and confirmed unanimously by the Senate to serve as a member of the Arizona State Board of Education of which he was elected president. He now lives in Paradise Valley, Arizona.