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KEVIN CIEPLY
JEFFERY S. ALLBRITTEN
President and Dean Ave Maria School of Law
President Florida SouthWestern State College
Jeffery S. Allbritten returned to Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) in 2012, becoming the fourth president in the college’s 50-year history. He brought an extensive background that included leading Pines Center at Broward College, Edison State College (now FSW) Collier County campus, and Macon State College in Georgia. During his tenure, Allbritten has guided FSW to full accreditation and through a name change, resurrected a robust sports program, and added international studies programs.
EDUCATION: University of Notre Dame (JD), The Judge Advocate General’s School, U.S. Army (LLM) WHY I CHOSE THIS FIELD: I was never a good student until college. But when the light finally turned on, I couldn’t get enough of it. To me, there is nothing more satisfying than working with a team to help others better their station in life and help them become leaders in our society. LESSON LEARNED: First you make your habits, then your habits make you. SECRET TO SUCCESS: Give nothing less than your very best each and every day.
EDUCATION: Middle Tennessee State University (DA) WHY I CHOSE THIS FIELD: I fell in love with higher education. As a student, I found my calling was to become a professor. FIRST JOB: Busboy at a Holiday Inn restaurant SECRET TO SUCCESS: Hire people that are smarter than you and get out of their way. FEW PEOPLE KNOW: I played lead guitar in a rock band. HOBBIES: Travel and music FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Bavarian Alps ADVICE TO 18-YEAR-OLD SELF: Don’t take yourself so seriously. Relax, and just let it happen.
CHRISTOPHER P. ICE
REAGAN RULE
Prior to Ave Maria School of Law, Kevin Cieply was an associate dean for academic affairs and associate professor at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. Cieply served for more than 22 years in the U.S. Army and Wyoming Army National Guard, and as a Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG) officer, retiring with the rank of colonel. He is admitted to practice in six states, the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeal, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
MIKE MARTIN
President Ave Maria University
President Florida Gulf Coast University
Christopher P. Ice was named president of Ave Maria University on January 1, 2020. His first year has been one of major challenges with the onset of COVID-19, the move of his family from Kansas to Florida, and the death of his wife of 32 years. Nonetheless, Ice effectively led the only Catholic university in Southwest Florida to open its campus in the fall with its second-highest enrollment in history. Prior to Ave Maria University, Ice was the CEO for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, following a 28-year career in commercial insurance and higher education.
The fourth president of Florida Gulf Coast University, Mike Martin arrived in 2017 from the Colorado State University System, where he served as chancellor emeritus, senior fellow, and chancellor. Prior, he was chancellor of Louisiana State University; president of New Mexico State University; vice president for agriculture and natural resources at University of Florida; and vice president for agricultural policy at University of Minnesota. He also served 15 years on the Oregon State University faculty.
EDUCATION: Franciscan University of Steubenville (MBA) HOMETOWN: Lawrence, Kansas HIDDEN TALENT: Played college baseball and still hold the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics career batting average record at .480 FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: Traveling in western Kansas, a [passing] truckload of cattle left an unpleasant mess on my windshield in 90-degree weather, and there was no car wash for 30 miles. SECRET TO SUCCESS: Realizing God is in control. Keep moving forward, one step at a time and keep the faith knowing great things will happen.
EDUCATION: University of Minnesota (PhD) NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT: Graduation from college and earning three degrees, which was unique for my family FEW PEOPLE KNOW: I was part of the polio epidemic of 1952 and 1953 when I was 5 years old. My parents were very young, and seeing their concern and love for me in the hospital for four months had a profound impact on my life. ADVICE TO 18-YEAR-OLD SELF: Have an adventure, and don’t over-plan. BUCKET LIST: Visit Iceland
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