09/19/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2025 11:15
"An educated workforce is the foundation of a thriving economy," said Greg Hunter, CEO of Hunter Industries. "We are proud to deepen our partnership with CSUSM and invest in a facility that will empower students, strengthen our community and drive innovation for decades to come."
Long a visionary philanthropic partner of CSUSM, Hunter Industries is included on the campus founder's seal listing original donors from the school's early years. The company has supported CSUSM through pivotal growth projects, including capital and programmatic contributions toward areas such as the College of Business Administration, University Student Union and the Clarke Field House.
Hunter Industries has championed CSUSM's STEM programs, contributing to the creation of the Hunter Design Lab in the Viasat Engineering Pavilion, funding state-of-the-art physics laboratories and providing internships, mentorship and faculty support through its software development division. Today, Hunter is a model of corporate partnership in higher education and the largest private employer in San Marcos, employing many CSUSM alumni and interns.
With Hunter Industries' gift, CSUSM's "Blueprint for the Future" campaign is more than 70% of the way toward the $200 million goal. The campaign's theme reflects both the physical growth on campus and the forward momentum building at CSUSM as one of the CSU system's fastest-growing campuses. Founded in 1989, CSUSM serves 17,000 students and is proud to be ranked in the top 1% nationally for advancing social mobility. To learn more about "Blueprint for the Future," visit the campaign website .
About Hunter Industries
Headquartered in San Marcos, Hunter Industries is a leading global manufacturer of products for landscape irrigation and lighting, dispensing technologies, and custom manufacturing. Founded in 1981, the family-owned company offers thousands of products, including a full range of water- and energy-efficient solutions for residential, commercial, municipal, agricultural and golf course applications. Hunter's core mission remains unchanged: to deliver valued products and services backed by unwavering customer support. Learn more at hunterirrigation.com .