MANSFIELD, PA— Paul McMillen, special assistant to the President for Advancement and External Relations at Mansfield University, has been awarded the 
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award by the Sigma Tau Gamma National Fraternity.
The award recognizes the meritorious achievement of a brother in his profession, his leadership to free enterprise, his dedicated service to his community, and in appreciation of those important qualities which are an inspiration to all members of the Fraternity.
McMillen, a 1969 Mansfield graduate, has been a member of Sigma Tau Gamma since his undergraduate days and has stayed involved with the fraternity at the campus, regional and national levels.
McMillen participated in the founding of Mansfield University Foundation in 1974 and begin a career in fundraising and philanthropy. He served as executive director of the Mansfield Foundation, as well as director of development for the University, for four years.
In 1980, McMillen was named president of both the Pennsylvania Automobile Association (PAA), where he served for 36 years, and the PAA Foundation. In 2004 he participated in the founding of the PAA Foundation, serving as president. At the close of business on December 31, 2016 the Foundation had assets of over $50 million. He has served on numerous boards and has received many professional and civic awards
In 2016, McMillen returned to MU to volunteer in fund raising and act as an advisor in the formation of the new Foundation for Mansfield University, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to help the University achieve its mission and goals.
In March 2017, he was named to his current position. In this capacity, he leads Mansfield’s fund raising, community outreach efforts, Alumni Affairs, and is the university liaison to the Mansfield Foundation. McMillen also serves on Cabinet as an advisor.