The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame announces the appointment of Carl Allegretti,President of Arbor Investments, to the non-profit’s board of directors. As a board member, Allegretti brings his passion for athletics, the game of football, and philanthropy to the organization. His current board roles include the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, the USA Football Board and the National Football Foundation Board. In 2022 he was inducted into the National Football Foundation’s Leadership Hall of Fame. He was recognized as the 13th member of the NFF Leadership HOF, which recognizes the country’s most influential individuals who have ascended to the highest levels of success, exhibited the critical leadership qualities that transcend ordinary enterprises, touched the lived of their fellow workers and established the high standards for the young people of America.

“We are honored to welcome Carl Allegretti to the Hall’s board of directors. His experience with the Special Olympics, National Football Foundation and USA Football make him the perfect addition to our already impressive group of individuals,” says Kimberly Beaudin, President and CEO of the College Football Hall of Fame. “A former college football player, Carl will be invaluable to helping us further our mission and vision. With this announcement, 2023 at the Hall is off to a fantastic start!”

With over 40 years of expertise in financial services, executive leadership, and organizational transformation. In 2020, Allegretti assumed the role of President of Arbor Investments. Arbor Investments, founded by Greg Purcell of Palm Beach, is one of the premier private equity firms focusing on the food and beverage industry. Prior to becoming the President of Arbor Investments, Allegretti had significant roles at Deloitte, which included CEO of the US Tax Practice, Canadian and Chilian Tax Managing Partner, Vice Chair of the US Board of Directors and member of the Global Board of Directors. Additionally, he speaks regularly at professional forums and on college campuses about leadership, transformational marketplace trends, and issues facing business leaders in today’s complex environment.