Alumni Spotlight: Justin Behr
Alumni Information We are excited about what 2019 has to offer: Over the past few years, we have experienced combined growth in our LSU Sport Management program – both on-campus and online. We are currently accepting students for the Spring and Summer of 2019. If you know individuals interested in a master’s degree from LSU and in Sport Management, encourage them to contact Dr. Mike Martinez, Director of Online Programs for Kinesiology at jmmartinez@lsu.edu or Dr. Chad Seifried at cseifried@lsu.edu for the on-campus opportunity. As always, please provide us an update regarding your current employment situation, change in contact information and forward this newsletter to others you were classmates with if possible. Your updated information can be sent to Dr. Chad Seifried at cseifried@lsu.edu.
Justin Behr Originally from Plainesville, Ohio, Justin received his undergraduate degree in Marketing and Sport Management from Ohio University. After graduating, Justin worked as an External Operations Intern at the University of Evansville before coming to LSU to work as a Graduate Assistant in the Athletic Marketing department. After graduating from the program here at LSU in 2017, Justin accepted a position at East Carolina University as the Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement. He serves as the primary contact for the Volleyball and Softball teams and also oversees the intern program. Justin says LSU provided him a great opportunity to grow professionally from both what he learned in the classroom and from his experiences.
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Alumni Spotlight: Keragan McCready A recent graduate of the LSU Online MS in Kinesiology, with a specialization in Sport Management, Keragan obtained a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Henderson State University in 2008. While at Henderson, Keragan was a member of the football team and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Following graduation, he became a Certified Strength and CondiKeragan McCready tioning Specialist and Regis tioning Specialist and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, winning the Strength of America Award. Keragan has coached high school football in Louisiana for 11 years and he is currently the Assistant Athletic Director, Football Offensive Coordinator, and Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Dutchtown High School in Geismar, Louisiana. Keragan and his wife, April, are both educators in Ascension Parish and have two beautiful daughters.
SPORT MANAGEMENT The LSU Sport Management newsletter is published each semester in an effort to better connect with current students and alumni. Faculty: Dr. Kwame Agyemang Associate Professor Dr. Michael Martinez Assistant Professor
Fall 2018
Congratulations! Spring and Summer 2018 Sport Management Graduates: Victoria Alexander Drew Altavilla Joshua Berluchaux Maddie Bray Glen Carey Ryan Clanton Jovauna Coleman James Crawford Erin Dixson
Elias Ellefsen Samantha Gonzales James Hauser Keragan McCready Dillon McGowan Sara Padilla Isha Richardson Robby Snelling Nick Wible
Dr. Chad Seifried Professor
Student Spotlight: Cristina Vincente
Dr. Per Svensson Assistant Professor
From Mansfield, Connecticut, Cristina graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.S. in Sport Management from the School of Education. In her undergraduate career, she worked with the UConn athletic department in Event Management and Operations. Cristy also has experience in marketing higher education as she was part of the Digital Media Creative Team in UConn’s Educational Leaderhip department. Cristy is working as a graduate assistant for the Sport Management program at LSU with Dr. Mike Martinez. In her first few months here at LSU she has also been working with the Event Management department in athletics. Cristy is excited to experience new opportunities here at LSU and to be a part of our successful master’s program. Cristina Vincente