Kari Haile is a successful, third generation Tarleton State University alumna. She is also one of Stephenville’s most respected entrepreneurs, founding Haile & Company Real Estate with her husband, Jim Ed.
Kari’s success has grown with Stephenville and she has a deep appreciation for the connection between her hometown and her hometown university. Kari’s decision to support Tarleton State through the Texan Excellence Fund as a Team Tarleton® corporate sponsor reflects her dedication to serving both Tarleton State and the community.
Kari first came to Tarleton State in 1983 to study marketing and later completed her secondary teacher certification in 1988. It was an exciting time for Kari and Tarleton State as new opportunities began to emerge.
Since her earliest days as an undergraduate, Kari has been an ambassador for Tarleton State, always ready to share how her experience on campus shaped her life, both personally and professionally. Kari is also a connector, who proactively creates links between Tarleton State and the community of Stephenville rooted in mutual benefit.
Kari’s dedication to service motivated her decision to fund the Charles Ann Wylie Martin Scholarship in honor of her mother, a stellar Dr. Sam Pack College of Business alumna.
Having experienced the impact of her generosity through the success of student recipients, Kari knows she is changing lives and is now encouraging her fellow alumni to do the same.
In her words “Every donation counts. So, join me. Make a gift. Be a Texan.”
“My motivation to invest in Tarleton State University has always been the people. I was blessed to follow a legacy set by my grandmother and mother, which led me to Tarleton, and later gave my children the same opportunity. I wanted to pay that forward by helping ensure other students could experience the same: meaningful relationships, a strong academic foundation and the confidence that comes from being part of this university.”