KANSAS - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is proud to bring you the "KCAC Alumni Spotlight" series. Every two weeks, the conference will aim to highlight an alumnus of one of our KCAC full member institutions. We hope in this series to highlight successes that KCAC alumni had not only on the field, court, etc., but also in the classroom and now in their chosen professional field.
KCAC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT — FRIENDS UNIVERSITY
Alumnus: Jeff Ramsey
Degree Earned at Friends: Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration, 1990
Career Alumnus Currently Holds: Executive Vice President, Koch Inc.
How did your time at Friends help to prepare you for life after college/entering the workforce?
RAMSEY: "There are several areas where Friends helped prepare me including time management, presentation skills, rigorous instruction, and setting high expectations."
Were there any pre-professional experiences (internships/job shadows/etc.) during your college years that prepared you for entering your chosen field?
RAMSEY: "Internships were not as available as they are today, but working basketball camps and teaching swim lessons helped me learn the importance of communication skills. Fortunately, Koch allowed me to explore different roles and find where I could add the most value."
What lessons did you learn competing in collegiate athletics that helped prepare you for life after your playing days were over?
RAMSEY: "I like to say I had two educations, one in the classroom and one on the court. Basketball helped me with understanding team work and the importance of everyone understanding their role to best benefit the team. In addition to learning to push myself, dealing with and handling constructive feedback was also a key lesson I learned."
ABOUT THE KANSAS COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and sponsors 28 varsity sports. Founded in 1890, the KCAC is the second oldest intercollegiate athletic conference in the country. As the conference home to 14 member institutions, the KCAC emphasizes commitment, cooperation, high achievement, and working towards a common goal in the act of competition. To keep up with the latest conference news, follow the KCAC on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram using the handle @kcacsports.
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