Candidate For Vice President
Jay Wallace
Citadel Alumni Association
Preserving the Legacy, Engineering the Future
Jay Wallace, a distinguished alumnus of The Citadel (Tango Company, Class of 2004), offers a modern blend of executive leadership and an unwavering commitment to the core values of our institution. As a candidate for Vice President of the Citadel Alumni Association (CAA), Jay leverages a proven track record of institutional service and professional excellence to advance the mission of the Long Gray Line.
Professional Expertise & Strategic Vision – With an extensive background as a commercial real estate developer and owner-operator, paired with deep expertise in software solution deployment, Jay possesses the unique multidisciplinary skillset required to navigate the modern challenges facing our Alma Mater. His ability to combine complex operational needs with technological innovation ensures the CAA remains both efficient and impactful in a digital age while retaining our Core Values that define us as “Those Who Wear The Ring.”
A Legacy of Dedicated Service – Jay’s candidacy is grounded in over two decades of active leadership within the Citadel community, including:
- President & Officer (11 Years): The Citadel Club of Charleston.
- CAA District Director (over 10 Years): Strategic oversight and regional engagement.
- Committee Leadership (over 10 Years): Facilities Chairman, Big Red Chairman, and decade-long contributor to multiple standing committees.
Moving the Long Gray Line Forward – Jay is uniquely poised to enhance the alumni experience by bridging the gap between honored tradition and future-focused growth. His objective is to foster deeper alumni connections and implement sustainable strategies that honor our past while securing the prominence of The Citadel for generations to come.
J. E. (Jay) Wallace III
Life Member, CAA
CAA Board of Directors District 1
2245-C Ashley Crossing Drive, Suite 310
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 259-1660
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Core CAA Missions
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Our Mission: Preserving the Legacy, Engineering the Future
We are committed to ensuring that the Corps of Cadets’ unparalleled heritage and time-honored traditions remain the bedrock of our institution. By championing the values and character-forging environment that define the Citadel experience, we will continue to cultivate the next generation of principled, patriotic leaders ready to serve our nation with distinction in both Military and Civilian life.
2.
Unifying the Long Gray Line: Collaborative Leadership
We will cultivate a mutually beneficial partnership between our alumni, the CAA, and the school by fostering strategic alignment with The Citadel and Brigadier Foundation, we will unify our efforts to advance the core ideals and enduring mission of our institution.
3.
Explain the value of the CAA to all Alumni. Bring the CAA to you locally. Support our Clubs. Enhance our membership outreach efforts and help our local Citadel Clubs have better Alumni and Cadet events, better information and better representation precisely where they are.
Elevate the value of the CAA for every alumnus while clarifying our mission for the next generation of the Long Gray Line.
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Letter to Alumni
Bulldogs,
My name is
Most Sincerely,
Jay
J.E. Wallace, III Tango ‘04
- Endorsements
| I endorse Wallace for VP: | I endorse Wallace for VP: | I endorse Wallace for VP: |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas McFarland 1963 | Christopher Chapman 1993 | William Murphy 2005 |
| Buddy Wallace 1977 | Louis Grant 1994 | Matthew Miller 2007 |
| Bruce Root 1987 | Walter Zink 2000 | Brad Bruggemann 2007 |
| Bruce Root 1987 | Jonathan Peavey 2001 | William Duke 2017 |
| Bruce Root 1987 | Brian Maloney 2001 | Ashley Cranfill 2022 |
| Jimmy Crook 1988 | Ben Cox 2003 | Ashley Cranfill 2022 |
| Phil Reichner 1989 | James McDaniel 2003 | Wyatt Miller 2023 |
| Phil Reichner 1989 | Brandon Wade 2004 |
Photos
Jeff ate yellow snow once... He said, later, that was an ill conceived plan.
Education:
BS Business Administration
Minor in Management Information Systems
Professional Experience:
- Founder and President – Management BluePrints, LLC (MBP) – Development, Business Process Improvement & Operations Consultant in Charleston, SC.
- Specializing in for Profit and Not for Profit Business operations focusing on bringing value to Customers and Members.
- MBP specializes in Commercial Real Estate based businesses, their day to day operations along with the construction, acquisition and development of new and existing assets.
- Shortly after graduation, he started work with a regional Self Storage operator where he rose to be President.
- In 2012, Jay successfully negotiated and executed the sale of a large, $40 million Self Storage portfolio;
- a portfolio that he had worked to develop over the previous eight years.
- Currently, Jay owns and operates a regional self storage/commercial real estate development, consulting and software implementation firm.
- Jay is the founding President, 2009, of the Self Storage Association of South Carolina (SSASC),
- where he currently leads legislative and professional development efforts in South Carolina for his industry.
- In 2014, these efforts resulted in the passing of two new South Carolina State laws and the tripling of the membership base for the SSASC.
Alumni Involvement:
- Life Member of The Citadel Alumni Association (CAA)
- CAA District 1 Director: Strategic oversight and regional engagement.
- CAA Committee Leadership: Facilities Chairman
- Ring Committee
- Big Red Chairman
- Long Range Planning Committee
- and decade-long contributor to multiple standing committees.
- A Citadel Volunteer for more than 20 years
- 2026 Vice President of Kappa Alpha Order Theta Commission
- 2014-2020, Reformation President The Charleston Citadel Club – took club from 50 members and $9k annual budget to roughly 500 members and $200k annual budget (including Veterans Charity Fishing Tournament budgets).
- 2021-Current Officer and Treasurer, The Charleston Citadel Club
- Longtime Mentor in the Citadel School of Business Mentor Association
- Recurring Speaking Contest Judge for the Corp of Cadets
- Guest Speaker for Citadel Business Department Classes
Cadet Involvement:
- Investment Club Vice President 2003-2004 & Secretary 2002-2003;
- Wesley Foundation Vice President 2003-2004 & Treasurer 2002-2003 & Webmaster for Charleston Wesley Foundation and South Carolina United Methodist Student Movement
- SAVE program volunteer as a mentor/tutor to underprivileged children
- TeleCounselor for incoming Cadets
- PC Consultant for the IT Department
- Volunteer for several Citadel Alumni Association Programs
- A Founding Mentee in the Citadel School of Business Mentor Association
- Active Member of the Criminal Justice Society & Washington DC Trip Participant
- Member of the History Society
- Founding Member of the Paintball Club
- Member of the Charleston Area Society for Human Resource Managers (SHRM) & Acting Secretary for Diversity Committee of SHRM, Founding Treasurer and Member of the Human Resources Management Association Citadel Chapter President 2003-2004 & Treasurer 2002-2003 and Drinker of Happy Hour Beer at Weekly Meetings.
- Member of Several Charleston Area Toastmasters International Clubs, Area Governor for Charleston 2005-2006, Held Five Club Level Officer Positions, Charter Member of Toastmasters International “El Cid Toastdawgs” Vice President of Education 2003-2004.
Personal:
- Married for nearly 20 years to College of Charleston and Phi Mu Alumni Anna W. Wallace of Spartanburg
- Family that are Citadel Alumni: Grandfather-Mac Watkins ’51, Father-Buddy Wallace ’77, Uncle-Bill Watkins ’77, Cousin-Harry Wallace of the Atlanta Citadel Club ’77 Veteran Student, Uncle (In-Law)-John Myles ’84, Brother-Stuart Wallace ’10, Cousin ’16. – there are several other more distantly related graduates.
- Jay is a big fan of Citadel Athletics; Citadel football games are where his parents and he and his wife met.
- Jay and Anna live in West Ashley with their 2 children. On the weekends, you can most often find them sailing or cruising the Charleston water ways.
Candidate’s Statement:
A Commitment to Value: Strategic Leadership for the CAA
Value. This single word defines my professional philosophy and my personal mission for every member of The Citadel Alumni Association.
Whether building organizations from the ground up or enhancing established institutions, my career has been dedicated to a singular goal: driving tangible value and elevating groups to their maximum potential. This mission has been the cornerstone of my leadership at the Citadel Club of Charleston and in The Citadel Alumni Association and continues to guide my civic and professional endeavors.
Experience That Delivers
Having worked alongside the dedicated staff and members of the CAA for over 10 years, I have gained a deep, firsthand understanding of the operational excellence required to sustain our great organization. My candidacy is built on a foundation of proven experience:
Organizational Growth: A lifetime of experience building and scaling resilient organizations.
Member-Centric Focus: Committed to improving the alumni experience through strategic engagement and service.
Collaborative Leadership: A decade and a half of active partnership with the CAA to advance our collective goals.
I am running for Vice President to apply this mission and experience toward the future of the Long Gray Line. I invite you to learn more about my vision for our association.