Tracy Maher Makes Gift in Her Will to Support Ripon’s Future

For Tracy Maher ’91, including Ripon College in her estate plan was an easy decision.

Maher majored in politics and government at Ripon. “Ripon provided me with a great start to such an eclectic career as I’ve had,” she says. “I’ve had many, many different jobs, and Ripon gave me that flexibility of thought and creativity to put myself into any situation to succeed.”

Maher is currently area human resources manager for HDR and is based in Tampa, Florida. Her territory includes Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi, and she is involved in many different aspects of the company. “I have a talent for building relationships, which is directly attributed to Ripon,” she says. “I never would have learned social skills without going to Ripon. The small campus environment allowed me to feel safe and to use those skills.

“I don’t think Ripon’s system can be replicated. The ties to Ripon are so strong after having spent four years living on campus. We create strong friendships and strong bonds, not only with our friends but to the school.”

Because of the financial assistance she received from Ripon, Maher says the cost for her to attend college became manageable. “Every year I give as much to the College as I can. The contributions of the alumni before me allowed me to go to school, and I want to be that someone for someone else. By including Ripon in my will, it is my chance to give one final gift to the College.”