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
See AllGame Watch - Clemson at Syracuse
Game Watch - Clemson at Syracuse
September 30
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12:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Join your fellow Tigers at one of our 5 locations to watch Clemson football!
Mission Navy Yard
1221 Van Street SE, Washington, DC
Dudley’s Arlington
2766 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA
World of Beer – Rockville
196 E. Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD
Mother’s Grill
969 Ritchie Hwy, Arnold, MD
Silks – Canton
2641 Hudson St, Baltimore, MD
Football Thursday Lunch - October
Football Thursday Lunch - October
October 5
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Join fellow Tiger fans to discuss the current football season. Lunch and discussion will be Thursday, October 5, 12:00pm – 1:00pm at Allen Martin’s office, 499 South Capitol Street, SW, Suite 600, Washington DC. Lunch will be served. Registration is $10 for Club members; $25 for non-members. Please register if you plan to attend.
Guest speaker will be Tim Bourret, known for his extensive knowledge of all things Clemson Sports. Tim, a Notre Dame graduate student, traveled to Clemson in 1977 for the Clemson vs. Notre Dame game. He was so impressed with the atmosphere, he returned as an Assistant Sports Information Director a year later and has stayed at Clemson ever since. Come out to hear about his long-time Clemson career and tap into his encyclopedia of Tiger Sports.
Game Watch - Clemson vs. Wake Forest
Game Watch - Clemson vs. Wake Forest
October 7
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3:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Join your fellow Tigers at one of our 5 locations to watch Clemson football!
Mission Navy Yard
1221 Van Street SE, Washington, DC
Dudley’s Arlington
2766 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA
World of Beer – Rockville
196 E. Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD
Mother’s Grill
969 Ritchie Hwy, Arnold, MD
Silks – Canton
2641 Hudson St, Baltimore, MD
Mount Vernon Fall Clean Up Day
Mount Vernon Fall Clean Up Day
October 21
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Join us for this fun morning outside as we experience George Washington’s Mount Vernon in all its fall glory. We’ll help clean up the estate’s surrounding forest areas and have great fun doing so. This is a family friendly event and children (ages 10+) are encouraged to attend. Water, gloves, and lots of good humor will be provided, and lunch will be served.
As you work, Dean Norton ‘77 will share stories about the historic property and take you places that are not open to the public. Registration is limited to just 25 guests – so don’t delay. This event is free for current Club members and $30 for non-members.
Game Watch - Clemson at Miami
Game Watch - Clemson at Miami
October 21
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12:00 pm
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12:30 pm
Join your fellow Tigers at one of our 5 locations to watch Clemson football!
Mission Navy Yard
1221 Van Street SE, Washington, DC
Dudley’s Arlington
2766 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA
World of Beer – Rockville
196 E. Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD
Mother’s Grill
969 Ritchie Hwy, Arnold, MD
Silks – Canton
2641 Hudson St, Baltimore, MD
