Ernest Gieser knew little about Westmont when he wrote to the college in 1964 and asked about a gift annuity. Tipped off by a mutual friend familiar with the Gieser’s financial holdings, Gordon Caswell, the chief development officer, flew to Colorado to visit the childless couple. He returned with enough AT&T stock to fund a $648,000 trust, the largest to date in the college’s history. 1 Column Content Background Color White Ali...