Paul H. Fox, 1915 – 2010
Paul Fox, Citizen Leader Kent Booty Associate Editor Paul H. Fox, one of the most ardent
Frances Fox Scholarship, which honors not only him but
and active supporters of Longwood
the Corporate Advisory Board in 2004 and now is endowed
University’s College of Business and Economics (CBE) for nearly two decades, died Feb. 14.
also his wife of 59 years who died in 2002, was endowed by for more than $195,000. It has been awarded annually since 2006-07 to a newly admitted freshman majoring in business or economics. “ One of my favorite quotes from ‘General’ Fox – Paul was not a real military commander but had this nickname because of his leadership behavior and motivating presence –
Fox, 94, was a retired Reynolds Metals Company executive
was ‘Don’t just sit there; sell something,’” said Dr. Paul
who helped launch the CBE’s Corporate Advisory Board and
Barrett, CBE dean.
had been an active member since its inception in 1992. He also started and chaired the Executive-in-Residence program, was instrumental in recruiting former CBE dean Dr.
“ He would call my office most weeks and ask me ‘Why are you in your office?’ He would tell me that the students were in
Berkwood Farmer and helping the CBE earn AASCB accred-
their classrooms or hallways or the dining hall. He would say
itation, and he worked tirelessly to recruit students and find
that next year’s freshman class was not even on campus. Then
internships for them.
he would tell me that the business executives who need to embrace Longwood, and who our students needed to interact
“ During his stellar career, he earned his reputation as a born salesman,” said Marge Connelly, rector of the Board of
with, were not on campus. And he would often complete the phone call by saying ‘Dean Barrett, don’t just sit there; sell
Visitors in 2008, “and since 1991 he has done an equally
something,’ and he would then just hang up the phone. I will
stellar job of selling Longwood University.”
miss hearing Paul’s voice as he reminds me that the most
Fox’s name is all over the CBE – literally. The corporate
can be found only out there – where the action is.”
important people served by the mission of the business school board room of Hiner Hall, which houses the CBE, was named the Paul H. Fox Board Room in March 2008, after
Dean Barrett also said that “Paul Fox lived and breathed his
being approved by the Board of Visitors. The Paul and
commitments to serving others. He is a remarkable model of
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