b'FANKHAUSER HONOREDALUMNI OF THEYEAR AWARDAS ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR The Alumni of the Year Award will be awarded to an outstanding alumnus who has given time, talent or treasure to the University in an elevated way, and who makes an impact oncurrent students.ALUMNI AWARDFOR SOCIAL IMPACTThe Alumni Award for Social Impact will be awarded to an outstanding alumnus who demonstrates a positive impact on a/the community through their work in social innovation within the for-profit, nonprofit or public sector; or who demonstrates a significant, long-term impact of their contribution to the community and University. Evidence of impact may include but is not limited to, a demonstrated positive impact on a community arising from social innovation; including, but not limited to; social enterprise, corporate social responsibility, volunteerism and community development,and verification of enduringand positive outcomes for thePhilip Fankhauser was announced as the inaugural winner of the Alumnus of thecommunity and University.Year Award during the Universitys 169th Commencement Ceremony in January 2022. Fankhauser is a 1968 graduate of Franklin University. His career spans more than 50 years in real estate development and new homes construction.In 1986, Phil was a founding principal for Epcon Communities based in Columbus,ALUMNI AWARD Ohio. Today, Epcon is the premier home builder in the metro Columbus-areaFOR PROFESSIONAL focused exclusively on the age 55+ housing market and has also expanded to North Carolina (Charlotte and Raleigh) and Indiana (Indianapolis). In 1999, EpconEXCELLENCECommunities was recognized by the Building Industry Association of Central The Alumni Award for Professional Ohio as its Builder of the Year and inducted Fankhauser into the industrys Excellence will be awarded to an Hall of Fame in 2018. outstanding alumnus who has In 1995, Epcon created a second business designed to franchise builders in non- achieved sustained noteworthy and competing geographic markets to use Epcons copyrighted architecture, processesexceptional success throughout and other intellectual property in pursuit of the age 55+ housing market in theirtheir career, demonstrated sustained particular locales. Today, Epcon Communities Franchising is one of housingcontribution to their profession at industrys largest franchising enterprises with approximately 80 franchisees local, national and international in 26 states. levels, and raised their profile and standing within their community, Fankhauser is a member of The Urban Land Institutes (ULI) Lifestyle Residentialcountry or internationally and Development Council. He also serves on Franklin Universitys Board of Trustees andbrought greater recognition tois supportive of new educational initiatives to broaden Franklins offerings in thetheir profession.fields of sales and sales management.Phil is the proud husband of Kathleen Fankhauser; father of Adam, Brock (Nicole) and Mollie (Kelly); and Pops to grandson, Hugo. 20 Clocktower | Franklin News'