Familiar Face
Matthew Geis
Executive Director, Athletic Advancement
Intercollegiate Athletics/University Advancement
Kent Campus
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Oversight of athletics major gift fundraising and management of our volunteer leadership board. Daily work with our various alums and constituent groups to engage them with the university while maximizing their private support toward various athletics priorities.
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
September 2001
EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
N/A
LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
It’s meaningful to work for my alma mater and to be in a position to directly impact the student-athlete experience through scholarship support and various capital projects.
ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER:
My alma mater
RESIDES IN:
Kent, Ohio
HOMETOWN:
Canton, Ohio
EDUCATION:
B.S. in sports administration (2001), 91²Ö¿â
HOBBIES:
Triathlons and cycling