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The Donor File
Paul V. Lombardi
HOKIE CLUB LEVEL:
Hokie Benefactor
CURRENTLY RESIDES:
Chantilly, Virginia
Q:
A Hokie is …
A:
A Hokie is someone with integrity, character, ambition, and
who exemplifies Virginia Tech’s motto, “Ut Prosim.”
Q:
The Hokie Nation is real because …
A:
I always feel an immediate bond any time I interact with Tech
alumni and associate a deep sense of family and community. I
experience it every day and am extremely proud to be a part
of the Hokie Nation!
Q:
How did you get involved with the Hokie Club
?
A:
After great post-graduate experiences, a good friend
introduced me to Scott Davis and the rest was history! He’s
been a pleasure to work with and has helped put together
programs aligned with our family’s interests toward Tech
athletics.
Q:
What caused you to become a fan of Virginia Tech?
A:
I spent some of the best years of my life getting a top-tier
education and establishing lifelong friendships. I have nothing
but positive memories of Tech and attribute the successes
in my life to my Tech experiences. I will always be a diehard
Hokie fan!
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GRADUATION YEAR:
1995, B.S. in mechanical engineering
FAMILY:
Allison (wife); Lucas (son, 11);
Isabella (daughter, 11)
Q:
Do you have any gameday superstitions? If so, what are they?
A:
The only superstition I have is not missing a tailgate!
Q:
Describe your perfect day at Virginia Tech.
A:
Game day, the air is crisp and leaves turning. We start with
Chappy’s Choice for breakfast at Gillie’s and get ready for a
3:30 p.m. game with a packed tailgate prior. The Hokies are
victorious, and we celebrate at PK’s/TOTS/Cellar/Cabo before
retiring to The 303.
Q:
Do you have any tailgating traditions? If so, tell us your best.
A:
The cuisine depends on the game time, but it is always well
thought out and prepared. We’ve had the same bartender for
the past five years, an outstanding caterer, and a VIP section
on Beamer Way. We try to incorporate types of foods/desserts
that compliment the specific game—we had No. 25 glazed
shortbread cookies for Coach Beamer’s last game. We take
our tailgates very seriously!
Q:
What motivates you to give back to help Virginia Tech Athletics?
A:
We appreciate the importance of a formal college education
and felt it was our duty to give back in a way that would help
support the student-athletes at the school of which we’re
most passionate. Tech has played a major role in our personal
and professional lives. We wanted to make sure we shared the
same opportunity with a student-athlete.
Q:
My favorite Virginia Tech sports are….
A:
Football and basketball, but we will cheer on all Hokie
sports programs.
Q:
My all-time favorite Virginia Tech football player is …
A:
John Burke. Not only was he a great athlete, he’s also a shining
example of a college and professional football player who
transitioned to a successful career following his athletics tenure.
His Tech coaches respectfully refer to him as “Wall Street.”
Supporting Tech Athletics Since 1949