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), Kent State University

HOBBIES:

Triathlons and cycling