Marc Becker W94, 51, passed away on August 14, having fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Having begun his career at Smith Barney, Marc in 1996 joined Apollo Global Management, where he worked for 27 years as a partner, mentor, and more. A proud Jew, he led Park Avenue Synagogue as chairman. In addition to his lifelong commitment to the University of Pennsylvania as chair of Penn First Plus, Marc served as chairman to TEAK, a New York-based program helping talented students from low-income families achieve their potential. Above all, Marc was most proud of his family. Among those surviving him are wife Caryn and children Olivia, Willow, and Hayden.