Board Member Spotlight
Jill Foster and Brian Roach P’23
Meet Brian Roach and Jill Foster. Brian and Jill are the parents of Clemson student, Doug Roach. Doug has enjoyed 4 years at Clemson, graduating in Spring 2023 with his BS in Management, with an Emphasis in Entrepreneurship. All three family members were thrilled when Doug chose to extend his Clemson experience another year by enrolling in the Clemson Future MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation program.
Brian and Jill have been Club Board members since 2020. Brian and Jill also share their love of Clemson by supporting the Baltimore/DC Clemson Club as Lead Roaring Tigers.
Brian did his undergraduate studies at Duke University, receiving a BS in Electrical Engineering. He later earned his MS in Technology Management from University of Maryland. Jill earned a BBA in International Business with a minor in Spanish from Hofstra University and continued her graduate studies at Adelphi University, earning a ME in Exercise Physiology. Currently Brian is the CEO of Red River Technologies and spends his free time volunteering with USO Metro, AFCEA DC, Northern Virginia Tech Council, and BSA Troop 1140 as a Scout Leader. Jill is retired from her career in Exercise Physiology and Health and Wellness Club Management. Both Brian and Jill enjoy exploring the outdoors by hiking, skiing and all sorts of water sports.
Both Brian and Jill are frequent attendees of all events Clemson, both with the Club and in Clemson. They love attending Clemson football games and say, “there’s nothing like it!” A favorite activity with the Baltimore/DC Club is the tour of Mount Vernon’s gardens with Dean Norton, especially enjoying Mrs. Norton’s homemade cupcakes! Brian and Jill also loved the sprint 2023 event at Brookeville Beer Farm. It was so fun to have an afternoon with Clemson friends and a bonus to purchase Brookeville craft beer with a custom Clemson label for Doug’s graduation party!
Brian, Jill and Doug have truly embraced being a part of the Clemson family.
Upcoming Events
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CU@Home - CU-ICAR
January 28
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Join us for this special lunch time event featuring David Clayton, the Executive Director of the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR).
David will give us a behind the scenes glimpse into how Clemson and CU-ICAR are fundamentally redefining the automotive industry through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge research. We’ll hear about CU-ICAR’s work with autonomous vehicles including a look at Deep Orange, the flagship graduate student program that challenges students to design, engineer, and prototype a completely new concept vehicle in two years, pushing the boundaries of conventional design.
An Evening About Clemson's Entrepreneurship Initiatives
An Evening About Clemson's Entrepreneurship Initiatives
February 26
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5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Please join us for an evening of Clemson fellowship and updates on Clemson’s Entrepreneurship programs including our Brook T. Smith Launchpad Incubator.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Georgetown, DC
***Address will be provided after registration.
Hosted by CHRIS TORTI and DR. MELONIE RICHEY with Special guest: DR. JOHN HANNON – Director, Brook T. Smith Launchpad
Small plates and Desserts curated by MICHELIN STAR CHEF TAKESHI NISHIKAWA
Learn more about the Brook T. Smith Launchpad here.
Questions? Email Chris Peters at petersc@clemson.edu or dystinr@clemson.edu
Military Appreciation at Arlington Cemetery
Military Appreciation at Arlington Cemetery
March 7
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Gather with fellow Tigers to honor Clemson’s fallen heroes who are interred at Arlington National Cemetery. We will gather as a whole group for opening remarks then break into small groups to visit 4-5 grave sites. The group will gather again for closing remarks and a Roll Call performed by Clemson Cadets in the Amphitheater.
The visiting of the gravesites part of the event is free to Club members. An optional reception will be held from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Military Women’s Museum at the entrance to Arlington Cemetery. Food and beverages will be served.
Early bird pricing for the reception is $20 for Club members, $30 for non members until Feb 1. After Feb 1, member pricing is $25, non member is $40. Club members may purchase one additional ticket at member pricing.
If you plan to attend the gravesites AND the Reception, please only register for the “Event and Reception”. This option will register you for both parts of this event.
