Ewing, NJ... Guy Chiarello '81, a member of the Trenton State College baseball team from 1977-1981, will be the guest speaker at The College of New Jersey's 24th Annual Department of Athletics Academic Honors Brunch.
Chiarello is currently the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for JPMorgan Chase with worldwide responsibility for Information Technology. He is a member of the firm's Executive Committee and oversees an Information Technology Budget of over $7 billion and a team of 30,000 professionals.
“My experiences as an athlete at TCNJ combined with a well rounded education have enabled me to distinguish myself as a professional in the business world,” noted Chiarello, a native of Hamilton, NJ.
Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase, Chiarello was Chief Technology Officer and CIO for Morgan Stanley. He was directly responsible for the strategy and execution for the Global OT organization. Chiarello joined Morgan Stanley in 1984 and served in a number of information technology roles over 23 years. He began his career in IT with the Treasury Department for the State of New Jersey.
“Guy epitomizes the traits and qualities that our student-athletes aspire to achieve,” stated John Castaldo, TCNJ Director of Athletics and Recreation. “He's taken the values he acquired through athletics and combined them with his academic prowess to reach the pinnacle of success. Guy is a perfect example of what athletics and academics can accomplish when working in unison, and we're proud to have him speak to our student-athletes.”
Chiarello was a versatile player listed as a catcher, infielder, and outfielder. He was a Division III All-District II first baseman in 1979, the season the Lions set the record for wins (27) at that time and earned the program's first trip to NCAA Championship Tournament. They finished runner-up in the Southeast Regional and gained national attention by being ranked in the top 20 that season. The 1979 Baseball Team was inducted into the Lions' Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006.
As a senior in 1981, Chiarello led the Lions to their first New Jersey State College Athletic Conference championship since 1961 defeating Glassboro State College 7-1. The team returned to the NCAA Championship Southeast Regional Tournament. During his four years, the baseball program posted a collective record of 98-65-3. He finished his career with 153 hits, 33 doubles, and 14 home runs.
The Athletics Academic Honors Brunch is annually held each spring to pay tribute to TCNJ athletes who excel in the classroom. Any student-athlete maintaining a cumulative average of 3.3 is invited to the brunch, while those holding a 3.0 or higher are recognized at the event. This year, 183 student-athletes were invited and just over 300 in total were recognized.
