Spencer Honors James C. Newton

At Spencer, we like to honor tradition and our mission. Please meet James C. Newton, Jr., Spencer's first chairman and one of the founders of the Robert S. Spencer Memorial Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. He worked with and was a close friend of Bob Spencer at Fuqua Industries. When Robert Spencer died prematurely at the age of 53 in 1979, Bob was one of a small group who decided to create a scholarship in his memory. Thus the Spencer Educational Foundation was born. In 1984, when the Foundation was transferred to New York City, Jim stayed on as chairman for another 6 years to ensure a successful transition. He is our only chairman to have held his term for 12 years. During this time he oversaw the creation of a comprehensive scholarship program with a broad donor base; an annual golf tournament with Gallagher that began in 1992 and lives on today; and, the foundations of our current grant programs. He also managed about 15 directors from top insurance companies on the board, and was the first chairman Angela Sabatino, our Programs Director, reported to. Our current Chairwoman, Marya Propis, is 15th....how historic is that?

This year at our 40th Anniversary Gala, we presented Jim with an appreciation award to mark his last time attending our event. Jim, thank you again for everything you have done for Spencer. We wish you the best in all that you do!

From L to R: Megan Miller - Spencer Executive Director, Jim Newton, Angela Sabatino - Spencer Programs Director, Teresa Black - Board Member, Gala Chair and EVP at Chubb

Jim Newton with Marya Propis - Spencer Board Chairwoman and Director of Distribution and Broker Partnerships at All Risks, Ltd.