Chip Salyards '88 Memorial Pavilion Fundraiser
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Join friends, family, classmates, teammates, and colleagues to continue the fundraising efforts for The Chip Salyards ’88 Memorial Pavilion.
Chip Salyards '88 Memorial Pavilion
Join Us!
Fundraising commitments have now crossed the 50-yard line and we are on our way to the endzone!
Chip Salyards brought people together.
He connected people from all walks of life. He created relationships that will last a lifetime, and more important than creating them – he invested in them.
Friendship, to Chip, had no boundaries.
About Chip
Chip Salyards was a friend, a leader, a coach, and a confidant. He was a motivator, a communicator, and a connector. He was an athlete and a competitor. He was a world-class storyteller and an unbelievable teacher, husband, and father. He believed in the goodness of people, paying it forward, and living life to the fullest.
As a member of the Stonehill College Class of 1988, Chip took great pride in his beloved alma mater. It amazed his wife Wende how so many small world stories were discovered during their global travels, and would somehow always come back to Stonehill. Chip referred to Stonehill as the “largest small school in Massachusetts”, and he never missed an opportunity to share his Stonehill experience with others.
Chip's Stonehill Experience
Football Days
While attending Stonehill, Chip played football all four years from 1984-1988 where he was a senior captain and an All-League Defensive End. At the time of his playing days, the Chieftains were a club team in the Northeast 10 Conference, but following his graduation, the College made the move to make football a varsity sport. The team during his senior captain season in 1988 was instrumental in moving Stonehill from club to varsity status and into Division III.
After graduation, he remained on the sidelines, but in a different role – as an assistant football coach in the 1988-89 season under Head Coach Cliff Sherman. Following this year, the Chieftains won the ECFC Championship in their second varsity season as a Division III team.
After graduation, he remained on the sidelines, but in a different role – as an assistant football coach in the 1988-89 season under Head Coach Cliff Sherman. Following this year, the Chieftains won the ECFC Championship in their second varsity season as a Division III team.
Professional Career
After graduating in 1988, Chip started his first job at the W.B. Mason Company and quickly learned what hard work and perseverance could lead to. In 1999 he earned his Executive MBA at Suffolk University. Chip’s inspirational leadership, collaborative spirit, unwavering positivity, and jovial storytelling left an indelible mark on many. The culmination of Chip’s career in sales led to his most recent appointment as Chief Revenue Officer at Catchpoint Systems.
Remembering Chip
Unfortunately, Chip’s life was tragically cut short at the young age of 56 after a short battle with an aggressive form of cancer. As a tribute to Chip’s commitment and generosity to Stonehill College, his friends and family are planning to build a social gathering place for people to come together before, during, and after sporting events on campus to share stories and create lasting memories.
We hope you can join us in supporting the funding for the Chip Salyards '88 Memorial Pavilion. With your support, Chip’s zest for life and infectious energy will live on through years of friendship, laughter, and storytelling at Stonehill College – a special place that was always close to his heart.
Chip Salyards '88 Memorial Pavilion
Rendering of the pavilion at W.B. Mason Stadium
Giving Levels
Thank You for Your Support
The 45 Club – $45,000+
Champion – $24,500+
Graduate – $10,045+
All-League – $4,500+
Captain – $2,450+
Leader – $1,045+
Ace – $545+
Varsity – up to $544
Champion – $24,500+
Graduate – $10,045+
All-League – $4,500+
Captain – $2,450+
Leader – $1,045+
Ace – $545+
Varsity – up to $544
3-Year Pledge Opportunities
Your gift can be made as a 3-year pledge or in recurring payments. Please contact Nick Chiocco at Stonehill College at nchiocco@stonehill.edu or (508) 565-1202 to discuss your gift.
Learn More
To learn more about the Chip Salyards '88 Memorial Pavilion, please contact Nick Chiocco at Stonehill College at nchiocco@stonehill.edu or (508) 565-1202.
Salyards Memorial Fundraising Committee
Rick Kelleher '89
Jeff Keough '88
Tom O'Connell '88
Mike Petinge '88
Rob Pirri '88
John Rotta
Wende Salyards
Jack Waters '88
Jeff Keough '88
Tom O'Connell '88
Mike Petinge '88
Rob Pirri '88
John Rotta
Wende Salyards
Jack Waters '88
Photos of Chip
Visit the photo page to view pictures of Chip through the years with family, friends and classmates.
Photos of Kickoff Event
View photos from the Chip Salyards '88 Memorial Pavilion Kickoff held on October 26, 2024.
Join Us!
To learn more about how you can support the Chip Salyards '88 Memorial Pavilion, please contact the Office of Advancement.