New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

Linebackers coach, recruiting coordinator

Worked at KSU since:

January 2013

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

University of Arkansas, Ohio State University, Drake University, Wabash College

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The people! Great folks in all departments I encounter and alumni that love their alma mater.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

A great university that is growing in the right direction fast.

Resides in:

Streetsboro, Ohio

Hometown:

West Lafayette, Ind.

Education:

B.M.E. Music Education, The Ohio State University; M.B.A. Executive Development and Leadership, Drake University

Hobbies:

Ultimate Frisbee, racquetball

New Face

Job Description:

Manage and oversee the Kent State University Foundation’s investment in the hotel and conference center in downtown Kent. Working as liaison between the university and Hotel Management Company to maximize the hotels value as an asset, return on investment and standing in the community as a part of the continued growth of Kent State and downtown Kent.

Worked at KSU since:

January 2013

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Twenty-five years’ hotel experience as general manager, director of operations and various other positions with Marriott Brands, Fairfield Inn, Renaissance Quail Hollow and Ritz-Carlton.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The university’s belief in nurturing quality and encouraging growth through its partnerships with students, faculty, corporations and the City of Kent communities.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

To be part of a dynamic institution engaging regional partnerships to drive education and economic growth.

Resides in:

Cleveland, Ohio

Hometown:

Detroit, Mich.

Education:

Bachelors from Michigan State University, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management

Hobbies:

Small business owner, community activist

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Put away food that comes in from vendors, and keep coolers, freezers and dry stock areas in good shape. Perform a weekly inventory.

Worked at KSU since:

August 2007

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Little Tikes

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The people I work with.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Tuition benefit

Resides in:

Akron, Ohio

Hometown:

Hiram, Ohio

Education:

B.A. Business Administration, Cedarville University

Hobbies:

Bowling, golfing, watching the Indians and the Browns