As an alumnus of Campbellsville University, I've become more interested and active as I've gotten older.
When I was at Campbellsville, there were less than 2000 students enrolled, which is small. It has grown tremendously since then, with more than 12k enrolled. The notable alumni list given by search engines show a heavy concentration of politicians and basketball coaches. And then you have us rogues. There are some other alumni with interesting stories, many more than I'll share here.
Nick Berry, alumnus of Campbellsville University.
Nick Berry is an accomplished entrepreneur, CEO, mentor, and author, whose track record includes founding and leading numerous companies to success since his first venture in 2002. His ventures have garnered widespread recognition, evidenced by their repeated appearances on the Inc5000 list, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500, Franchise Business Review’s Top Fitness Franchisor for Franchisee Satisfaction, and Best Places to Work awards. His expertise spans across the B2B and small business realms, making him a sought-after speaker at over 100 industry conferences worldwide, some of which rank as the largest for independently owned fitness businesses.
Nick’s role as the Founder and CEO of Fitness Revolution illustrates his commitment to transforming gym owners into successful entrepreneurs through comprehensive business coaching programs and strategic planning.
Nick is a contributor to Entrepreneur’s Edge, and SEOContentSurge, where he plays a pivotal role in guiding business owners on effective marketing strategies, digital marketing, and SEO. These endeavors align with his philosophy of providing practical, results-driven marketing solutions to small businesses.
Nick has also been a co-author of 5 published books, each reaching Amazon best-seller status.
Nick’s journey is marked by his innovative approaches to business growth and his dedication to mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs. His achievements and expertise are not only recognized through awards and accolades but also through the positive impacts on the communities and industries he serves.
Connect with Nick through social media or his official website to learn more.
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I was pretty young and remember Governor Wilkinson by name, but I was hardly interested in politics. I found out he was an alumnus sometime while I was enrolled.
Wallace Glenn Wilkinson was an American businessman and politician from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. From 1987 to 1991, he served as the state's 57th governor. Wilkinson dropped out of college at the University of Kentucky in 1962 to attend to a book retail business he started.
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Coach Stansbury is a somewhat well-known college basketball coach, having held several D1 NCAA positions and been in coaching for several decades.
Richard Lee Stansbury, is an American college basketball coach who is currently an assistant coach for the Memphis Tigers men's basketball team. He was most recently the head coach for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball team from 2016 to 2023. He was hired as the WKU head coach on March 28, 2016.
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Max and I were at Campbellsville at the same time and I got to know him well. He's a great guy, with a great family, and he still does a lot for the University and the state of Kentucky.
George Maxwell Wise is an American politician and former FBI agent, serving as a member of the Kentucky Senate from the 16th district. He assumed office in the Kentucky Senate on January 1, 2015.
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I don't know Dallas but our times at Campbellsville weren't far apart.
Dallas Robinson is an American soldier and bobsledder. Robinson graduated from Oldham County High School in Buckner Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky University and Campbellsville University. He is known as a sprinter but was also in the USA Rugby 7's and 15's pool of athletes in 2009 and 2010.
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I knew Mike ("Sarge"), he was a figure around Campus and had a great reputation.
Michael "Sarge" Pollock is an American politician serving as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 51st district. He assumed office on November 29, 2021.
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I took a few of Dr. Eubank's classes and enjoyed learning from him. Sad to hear of his passing in 2023.
Damon R. Eubank (Ph.D. Mississippi State) is professor of History, Campbellsville University.
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Brian was playing football at Campbellsville while I was playing baseball. I knew him, but not well.
Brian Whitlock was raised in Gravel Switch, Kentucky on a tobacco and dairy farm. He attended Campbellsville University where he received his B.S.in Chemistry and Michigan State University for his M.S. in Animal Science.
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I don't remember Randy, but we were at Campbellsville at around the same time, and he was an athlete, so we may have crossed paths. Anyway, the man has had a lot of roles in a lot of productions.
Randy Wayne Frederick is an American actor.
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