To be honest, I didn't think much about Bentley for 25 years. After I graduated, I was busy building the family business. When my son, Murray ’08, MBA ’09, started his college search, I thought, how about Bentley? I’ve been involved ever since, and I plan to stay involved for years to come.

“I believe in Bentley. By giving to the Bentley Fund, I’m supporting the fundamentals of the university.”

Why give back? It’s an emotional connection.

When you bond with a cause that’s worthy of your time and contributions, you gain incredible relationships with people who share your passion, with students and faculty who value your time and input. It reinforces the choice you made.

I’ve been fortunate in being able to support a lot of nonprofits. And I believe in Bentley. By giving to the Bentley Fund, I’m supporting the fundamentals of the university: athletics, career services, the campus. It’s this perfect balance that produces such great graduates, like my son.

The career paths of the students are unbelievable. It’s a thrill to see what they’ll do: the roles they’ll take in the community, the contributions they’ll make to society and the world. When I see potential like that, I feel proud to have invested in it — and I’m glad I came back.

Norman Massry ’78, P ’08 ’09 is a Bentley trustee and principal of Massry Realty Partners/Tri City Rentals.