Jerome “Jerry” Pinckney McHugh, April 5, in Denver. He was 88. A trustee emeritus of the college, Jerry and his wife, Anabel, helped make possible facilities such as the Baca Campus in Crestone, as well as the McHugh Distinguished Chair in American Institutions and Leadership in the Department of Political Science.

Jerry was president of Jerome P. McHugh & Associates and its operating affiliate, Nassau Resources. He established the oil and gas company in the 1950s, and by the mid-’60s Nassau began to prosper from production in the San Juan Basin.

Jerry became involved with CC in the ’70s, immediately after the enrollment of his son Jerome P. McHugh Jr. ’80. Jerry was elected a charter trustee in 1980, the same year his daughter, June McHugh ’84, started at CC.

Early on, as part of the college’s buildings and grounds committee, he helped lead the effort to design a strategic 30-year plan for the development and renovation of the campus. Jerry also helped chart the course for CC’s “Campaign of the 80s” fundraising drive, which raised $50 million and added significantly to the college’s endowment and facilities. Other service included work on the Campaign Executive Committee of the $83 million “Campaign for Colorado College”; the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees; the Nominating Committee (which he also chaired), and the Investment Committee.

In endowing the leadership chair in the Department of Political Science in 1985, the McHughs said they were motivated by a desire to help people return to their communities and be leaders in whatever endeavor they chose to pursue. They were ardent supporters of community service, and CC annually presents the Anabel and Jerry McHugh Director’s Award as part of its Community Engagement Recognition Awards.

Another lasting gift of the McHughs is the Baca Campus facility, essentially a second campus located in the San Luis Valley. Beloved by students, faculty, and staff, the Baca Campus was acquired in 1990 with significant help from the couple, and allows for field study, faculty-student interaction, contemplative retreats, and conferences.

Among other charitable work outside of CC, Jerry and Anabel helped establish the Colorado chapter of the I Have A Dream Foundation. The board of directors there has established the McHugh Award in their honor.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 59 years, as well as children Jerome, Jr. ’80 (Stacy), Erin Gogolak (John), June ’84, (Tom), Burke (Amy), and Chris (Susan). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, including Jordan Edward McHugh ’09 and Holly Joy McHugh ’10, and two great-grandchildren.