BIG RAPIDS - Keri Becker, Wednesday, was introduced as Ferris State University's interim athletics director at Ferris State University as the retirement of current AD Tom Kirinovic became official and will take effect June 30.
Becker, who has successfully served for 13 seasons as head coach of the Ferris softball program (and will continue to do so), has a car
eer record of 409-253-1 and has guided the program to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship in 2000, three GLIAC Tournament titles (1999, 2000 and 2005), three NCAA Division II regional championships (1998, 1999, 2008). In addition to her coaching success, Becker has served on the National Championship Softball Committee and has chaired the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional Ranking Committee.
"I understand how special it is to be a part of this university and to be a part of this athletics department," said Becker, who also serves as Senior Women's Administrator and handles compliance for Ferris. "The reason why I accepted the offer to be the interim AD is because I know that as a team we can get through this transition period and we can help each other through it. you can't do that without good people and trust."
Becker, a three-time GLIAC Softball Coach of the Year, was called to active duty in the United States Army as part of Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Becker made local, regional and national headlines as she stepped away from coaching her team and served her country overseas.
"Hopefully I can step in during the transition period, maintain continuity and help get us started," Becker said. "I appreciate those who gave me the opportunity and I will do my best to make the athletic department proud and be there for everybody in this time."
Ferris Vice President for Administration and Finance Jerry Scoby believes the department will be in good hands during this period with Becker. Jon Coles, associate director of athletics who may throw his name into the hat to become permanent AD, will continue in his normal role handling many of the day-to-day operations, including: fundraising and marketing.
"Keri is a highly-respected member of the athletics staff and we are extremely pleased she has agreed to take on this additional responsibility," Scoby said.
The athletics department will be in good hands with Becker in a leadership position during this transitional period.
Becker, who has successfully served for 13 seasons as head coach of the Ferris softball program (and will continue to do so), has a car
eer record of 409-253-1 and has guided the program to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship in 2000, three GLIAC Tournament titles (1999, 2000 and 2005), three NCAA Division II regional championships (1998, 1999, 2008). In addition to her coaching success, Becker has served on the National Championship Softball Committee and has chaired the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional Ranking Committee."I understand how special it is to be a part of this university and to be a part of this athletics department," said Becker, who also serves as Senior Women's Administrator and handles compliance for Ferris. "The reason why I accepted the offer to be the interim AD is because I know that as a team we can get through this transition period and we can help each other through it. you can't do that without good people and trust."
Becker, a three-time GLIAC Softball Coach of the Year, was called to active duty in the United States Army as part of Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Becker made local, regional and national headlines as she stepped away from coaching her team and served her country overseas.
"Hopefully I can step in during the transition period, maintain continuity and help get us started," Becker said. "I appreciate those who gave me the opportunity and I will do my best to make the athletic department proud and be there for everybody in this time."
Ferris Vice President for Administration and Finance Jerry Scoby believes the department will be in good hands during this period with Becker. Jon Coles, associate director of athletics who may throw his name into the hat to become permanent AD, will continue in his normal role handling many of the day-to-day operations, including: fundraising and marketing.
"Keri is a highly-respected member of the athletics staff and we are extremely pleased she has agreed to take on this additional responsibility," Scoby said.
The athletics department will be in good hands with Becker in a leadership position during this transitional period.
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