Gamma Xi Bob Pisano Recognized as 2009 “Outstanding Alumnus”

Tim Hegstrom, Dean of the College of Social Sciences, presenting Gamma Xi Bob Pisano with the 2009 Outstanding Alumnus award. Click the picture to see the whole article.

In August the College of Social Sciences recognized Bob Pisano, a brother of Theta Chi Gamma Xi who graduated from San Jose State in 1965, as their outstanding alumnus for 2009. The award is the highest honor given to an alumnus of the College of Social Sciences, intended to recognize someone for outstanding professional achievement.

The recognition was based on Bob’s decades of leadership and success in the motion picture industry. He is currently the chief operating officer of the Motion Picture Association of America, and during his career he has served as national executive director and CEO of the Screen Actors Guild and vice-chairman of Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

In addition to voicing his appreciation for the award, Bob spoke about issues affecting the motion picture and music business today, primarily in the area of intellectual property and piracy.

Here’s the Spartan Daily article about his recognition. Congratulations, Bob!