Charles (Charlie) Carroll, Class of 1979, was a three-year boarding student who, in his time at Williston, was a varsity athlete on four teams including soccer, lacrosse, swimming, and hockey. He rounded out his extracurricular activities with his involvement in theater and the Caterwaulers a capella ensemble.

After graduation from the University of Utah, Charlie joined Lazard Freres Asset Management as a Senior Vice President in 1993 and was made a Managing Director in 2000. He retired in October 2017, as Head of Global Marketing and Deputy Chairman of Lazard Asset Management LLC. In addition, he served as President, CEO, and Director of the Lazard Funds, Inc. from 2004-2017.

All the while, here at Williston, Charlie has been an extraordinary volunteer for the school. Very few people have served Williston as well and for as long as Charlie – he was a Trustee from 1999 to 2010, and has been a member of Williston’s Investment Subcommittee … since the school’s founding in 1841.  His long history of giving back also included stints as an Annual Fund, campaign, and reunion volunteer.

He was previously recognized for his devoted commitment to and support of Williston when he was awarded the Daniel D. and Jane W. Carpenter Award in 2009. And, given his participation in many athletic teams during his high school career, it will come as no surprise that Charlie was inducted to the Williston Northampton Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014 as a member of the 1978 soccer team.

Charlie and his wife, Penny Corl-Carroll, also of the great class of 1979, have two sons and they reside in Norwalk, Connecticut. We’re happy that both Charlie and Penny are able to be here with us today.  Charlie, your love of this campus community, your dedicated volunteerism, and your boundless support exemplify the best of our alumni. Thank you for everything you have done – and continue to do – in support of making Williston the place it is today.