“We are honored to have an athletic competitor and professional financial advisor of Dave Casper’s caliber participating in our Hall of Fame ceremony,” Larry Barton, president and Chief Executive Officer of The American College, said. “Casper’s many gridiron accomplishments, including his induction into the National Football League Hall of Fame, demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to excellence. The inductees into The American College Hall of Fame share his commitment to quality, teamwork and service. Like Dave, they aspire to be the very best and have succeeded.”

The American College Hall of Fame induction ceremony is an annual event designed to recognize graduates of The College’s designation or degree programs who have made extraordinary contributions in time, effort and energy to this remarkable institution of higher learning.
    
“Every year we look forward to recognizing those alumni whose sustained, volunteer efforts and dedication to this institution have made The American College the leader in financial services education,” said Russell J. Figueira, associate vice president of Alumni Relations. “Our alumni are the heart and soul of this institution and events like this allow us to recognize these hardworking men and women.”

In order to qualify for induction into The American College Hall of Fame individuals must have graduated from at least one of The College’s world-renowned designation or degree programs. In addition, individuals must be long-term volunteers of The College and active participants in The College’s community and learning environment.

Following the ceremony, inductees into the Hall of Fame will have their names permanently inscribed on a large plaque in The College’s main administrative building, MDRT Foundation Hall, in Bryn Mawr, Pa. The inductees’ photos and biographies will be displayed prominently until the next class of individuals is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Casper is the managing director of The Casper Group, located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. He was a three-year starter for Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish football team where he graduated in 1974 Cum Laude with a degree in economics. Casper played in the National Football League for 11 years and was an important contributor to the Oakland Raiders’ Superbowl win in 1977. During his football career, he was named All-Pro and All-AFC four times and was selected to play in five Pro Bowls. Casper was picked as the tight end for Sports Illustrated’s All-Time Dream Team and the All-Century Team. In 2002, he was inducted into the National Football League Hall of Fame.

In 1987, Casper elected to begin a career in the financial services industry. He joined the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1990. For five years he served as the Managing Director for The San Francisco Bay Area Group. In 2006, he was appointed to lead The Casper Group in Vernon Hills, Ill.

Casper earned his Chartered Life Underwriter™ (CLU®) designation from The American College in 1997 and his Chartered Financial Consultant™ (ChFC®) designation in 1999. These are two of the most prestigious credentials that can be earned by individuals pursuing a career in financial services.

The American College is the nation’s leading non-profit educator of professionals in the insurance and financial services industry. Located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, The College is a public charity founded in 1927 and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The American College offers an array of specialized designation programs, Master of Science degrees in several disciplines and customized continuing education programs predominantly on a distance education basis for those pursuing a career in financial services. For more information, visit www.TheAmericanCollege.edu