Dick Sullivan Urges RWU Graduates to Embrace Mentorship and Lifelong Learning
Dick Sullivan, former Executive Chairman and CEO of PGA TOUR Superstore and a 1979 alumnus of Roger Williams University (RWU), delivered the commencement address to the Class of 2026 in Bristol, Rhode Island. During the ceremony, Sullivan was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters for his leadership and support of students. He urged the 1,127 graduates to prioritize mentorship, describing it as the foundation of professional growth and personal development. Sullivan shared five key lessons derived from his career in retail and sports: work ethic, trust, the power of mentorship, core values, and lifelong learning. He illustrated these points with anecdotes from his early career at TJX Corporation and his tenure at The Home Depot, where he worked closely with co-founder Arthur Blank. Sullivan emphasized that hard work attracts mentors who invest in self-driven individuals and stated that trust is essential for all relationships. He encouraged graduates to use their education to open doors for others and to maintain a strong value system in both their professional and personal lives.
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Dick Sullivan Urges RWU Graduates to Embrace Mentorship and Lifelong Learning
Dick Sullivan, former Executive Chairman and CEO of PGA TOUR Superstore and a 1979 alumnus of Roger Williams University (RWU), delivered the commencement address to the Class of 2026 in Bristol, Rhode Island. During the ceremony, Sullivan was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters for his leadership and support of students. He urged the 1,127 graduates to prioritize mentorship, describing it as the foundation of professional growth and personal development. Sullivan shared five key lessons derived from his career in retail and sports: work ethic, trust, the power of mentorship, core values, and lifelong learning. He illustrated these points with anecdotes from his early career at TJX Corporation and his tenure at The Home Depot, where he worked closely with co-founder Arthur Blank. Sullivan emphasized that hard work attracts mentors who invest in self-driven individuals and stated that trust is essential for all relationships. He encouraged graduates to use their education to open doors for others and to maintain a strong value system in both their professional and personal lives.