New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

The assistant coach of football is responsible for assisting the head coach in recruiting, training and coaching members of the Kent State football team. The assistant coach of football is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Kent State, the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and the NCAA.

Worked at KSU since:

February 2015

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Miami University

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The people

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

I really like Northeast Ohio people. My wife happens to be from the area, and I have always viewed the people in this area as hardworking, straightforward and sincere. My wife is a Kent State alumna and speaks very fondly of her experience at the university

Resides in:

Kent, Ohio

Hometown:

Worthington, Ohio

Education:

MBA, Bluffton University; Business Administration, Franklin University; Sports Administration, Ohio University

Hobbies:

Spending time with my family, traveling, working out

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Teach hospitality management classes, advise a hospitality student group, act as a liaison between Kent and Ashtabula Hospitality programs

Worked at KSU since:

January 2012

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

General manager, Avalon Golf and Country Club

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The excitement from the students!

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Potential for program growth, extraordinary colleagues in the Hospitality Management department and amazing students.

Resides in:

Youngstown, Ohio

Hometown:

Youngstown, Ohio

Education:

B.S., Hospitality Management, Youngstown State University; M.S., Hospitality and Tourism Management, Kent State University

Hobbies:

Volleyball, golf, culinary and wine tourism