Local investment executive Steve Borowski, co-founder of Aristotle Capital Management, has passed away, University of California, Irvine announced on Tuesday.
Last month, Borowski, and his wife Linda, gifted UC Irvine’s baseball program $5 million – a donation resulting from the Anteater alum’s career in investments. The gift, the largest donation to athletics in UC Irvine’s history, will fund the creation of the Borowski Family Player Development Center.
“I’ve been involved with UC Irvine baseball for nearly 50 years,” Borowski said in a statement after UC Irvine announced the gift. “What makes you return are the people – the coaches, staff and student-athletes. It’s much more than what takes place between the lines. It’s people who will have an impact on each other and on their communities long after. It’s an honor to have our family name associated with this program for many years to come.”
Brian T. Hervey, UCI vice chancellor of university advancement and alumni relations, called Borowski “a dedicated member of our community, serving on the Investment and Finance Committee and generously supporting numerous initiatives across campus.”
“Steve’s impact on UC Irvine Baseball spanned nearly 50 years, beginning with his time as a pitcher for the Anteaters from 1976 to 1979,” Hervey said. “His unwavering commitment to the program and our student-athletes was truly inspiring.”
The former UC Irvine pitcher graduated with a degree in economics and briefly flirted with Major League Baseball. He went on to co-found Aristotle Capital Management. He was also a co-founder and managing partner at Metropolitan West Capital Management LLC, and managing director at Palley-Needelman Asset Management Inc.
Outside of his investment management career, Borowski served on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Orange County Youth Sports Foundation.
He is survived by his wife Linda as well as their children and grandchildren.
“His generosity, leadership and dedication to UC Irvine will leave an enduring legacy,” Hervey said.
