Lasting Legacies The 2023 Hall of Fame Class
Jim Haybyrne ’62 CHAIRMAN, STRATEGIC THINKING GROUP Xavier boasts many extraordinary alumni. Jim Haybyrne has embodied the principle of being a man for others throughout his entire life. He has led a remarkable life as a Peace Corps volunteer in India, a decorated Air Force captain, an educator, a partner in a global management consulting firm, and the founder of his own global business strategy consultancy. Throughout each phase of his busy career, he consistently dedicated his time, talent, and resources towards improving the lives of others. Jim and his wife Penny’s philanthropic endeavors include the establishment of the Sons of Xavier Center on 16th Street and significant contributions to St. Mary’s Basilica in Alexandria, Virginia. Jim’s life epitomizes Xavier’s “man for others” ideology.
—Thomas Ryan ’62
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