The Loyola Blakefield Alumni Association is pleased to recognize William J. “Bill” McCarthy, Jr. ‘79 as the 2013 recipient of the Rev. Joseph M. Kelley, S.J. Medal. 
The Reverend Joseph M. Kelley, S.J. Medal, regarded as the highest form of recognition given to a Loyola graduate, honors an alumnus who is outstanding by reason of distinction gained in business or civic affairs. This person is recognized as a role model in his personal, family, and public life and thus serves as an example to the students and graduates of Loyola Blakefield.
McCarthy has received distinction in both the private and public sectors, serving as the President of the Greater Baltimore Division of Sun Trust Bank from 2000 until 2009 before moving on to become the Executive Director of Catholic Charities. Mr. McCarthy currently serves as a Trustee or Board Member of several local institutions, including Maryland Public Television, The Greater Baltimore Committee, and Loyola Blakefield.
When Mr. McCarthy accepted his position as Executive Director of Catholic Charities, he stated: “I View my leadership of Catholic Charities as a calling because my personal goal is to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day.”