2024 Clayton Family Circle of Honor Induction

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

5:30 p.m. | Reception
6:30 p.m. | Program and Dinner
Location | Marian University Arena and Convocation Center

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About the Clayton Family Circle of Honor

The Clayton Family Circle of Honor was created in part to honor, but also to inspire. Joseph Clayton (1949-2018) and his wife, Janet, agreed to lend their names to these awards because they believed in the character-building qualities associated with athletics in a university community. At Marian University, the faith tradition and values are activated in many ways, including athletics. On the fields and courts of competition, student-athletes learn respect, fair play, and teamwork. These values carry over into all areas of their lives—personal relationships, careers, parenthood, and community service.

2024 Clayton Family Circle of Honor Inductee

Fred Glass, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, president and CEO

For more than 30 years, Fred Glass has served as a faithful, civic leader in a variety of roles for the betterment of the state of Indiana. Glass is a graduate of the McKinney School of Law, served as chief of staff to former Indiana Governor Evan Bayh, served as president of the Marion County Capital Improvement Board, was a key leader on the 2012 Super Bowl bid committee, served as Vice President and Director of Athletics at Indiana University, and currently serves as CEO of Gleaners Food Bank.

Throughout Glass’ career, he has been recognized for his commitment to student athletes and shares Marian University’s vision that athletics is a laboratory for leadership development. Fred is married to his wife, Barbara, and together they have four adult children.

2024 Clayton Family Circle of Honor Wall of Fame Inductee

Ted Karras Jr., Head Football Coach, Marian University Knights

Ted Karras Jr. is a native of northwest Indiana, and was Marian’s first head football coach, leading the program from 2006 through 2012. During his time as the inaugural head coach, Karras built the football program from scratch and culminated by winning the 2012 NAIA national championship. After various coaching stints from 2013 – 2022, Karras returned to Marian University as head coach in 2022.

The 2012 national championship helped launch a new era in Marian University athletics and brought the Knights into the national spotlight. Coach Karras has helped build Marian’s athletic brand that epitomizes a winning culture, academic excellence and leadership development. Ted is married to his wife, Jennifer, and they have two adult children.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Presenting Sponsor

Recognition on signage and digital sponsorship display at the event
Recognition on all printed materials (sell sheet, invitation, program, etc.) and marian.edu/clayton website
Ten reserved parking spots
Two tables of ten with preferred placement
$75,000

Dinner Sponsor

Banner Sponsor

Program Sponsor

Recognition for the Clayton video(s) debuting during the event
Recognition in the printed program and on digital sponsorship display at the event
marian.edu/clayton website recognition
One table of ten
$15,000

Giveaway Sponsor

Opportunity to have a company labeled item at each seat (Number TBD)
Recognition in the printed program on digital sponsorship display at the event
marian.edu/clayton website recognition
One table of ten
$10,000 – exclusive
$5,000 – 2 unique company giveaways

Video Sponsor

Recognition for the Clayton video(s) debuting during the event
Recognition in the printed program and on digital sponsorship display at the event
marian.edu/clayton website recognition
One table of ten
$7,500

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