Jan. 3, 2008

Name: Jane B. Myers
Institution: Bowling Green State University
Position: Assistant Athletics Director, Development
Number of years in your position: 11
Alma Mater: Bowling Green State University
Hometown: Upper Sandusky, OH

Why you became involved in NAADD: Became involved with NAADD in 1997 and was appointed to the executive committee in 1999.
Favorite part about being in NACDA: Having the opportunity to meet fellow athletic administrators from all over the country.
Biggest challenge to working in athletics: Never enough time.
Greatest accomplishment to date: Personally, raising my three children and watching them grow in wonderful young adults. Professionally, the longstanding relationships that I have developed with our fans and supporters.
Most important skill you have developed in your career: Resiliency.
Best advice you were ever given: "Don't get lost in a crowd"
Most influential person in your career: Virnette House-Browning, executive senior associate/SWA Bradley University. Longtime friend and colleague who has been a great sounding board.
Where you see yourself in 10 years: Retired or in my next career and walking the beach on Florida's gulfcoast.
Advice for those looking to get into athletics administration: Get involved in anyway that you can whether it be through your job, as a volunteer if your job limits you or just by asking questions. Be a sponge and learn everything that you can. Find a mentor and develop a professional network.

Dream Job: Consultant/Life Coach in Southern Florida
Hidden Talent: Interior Design (or so I have been told)
One item you cannot live without: my cell phone
Who would you choose to switch places with for a day: Oprah Winfrey
If you could spend a week anywhere in the world, where would you go: Monaco
If you could attend one sporting event this year, it would be: The Masters in Augusta
Four people you would like to have dinner with: Arnold Palmer, Meryl Streep, Billy Crystal, Diane Sawyer ( A little sport, a bit of wisdom, a dose of laughter and an abundance of intelligence)

My favorite ...
Place to eat: Anywhere alfresco with a view of the ocean
Flavor of ice cream: Cookie Dough
Sports memory: Watching BGSU Falcons win the 1984 National Championship in Hockey
Movie I've seen this year: In "Pursuit of Happyness" with Will Smith
Pro Team: Washington Capitols
TV Show: Brothers and Sisters
Musical group/artist: late Luther Vandross
Childhood memory: Going to the drive in movie with my family on "buck night"
Holiday: Valentine's Day
Gift I've received: Unsolicited words of appreciation from my children