Meet Ross Winter, our highlighted APA member from Intramural Sports.
What is your job title?
Assistant Director, Intramural Sports
How long have you been at MSU?
After spending four years (2004-2008) as an undergrad and one year (2008-2009) as a graduate student at MSU, I returned as a professional in late 2011 as an Intramural Sports Coordinator.
Have you been a member of the APA the whole time?
Yes, I have been an APA member for almost 6 years.
What department do you work in, and can you tell me a little about what you do?
Recreational Sports and Fitness Services. My primary role is to manage the implementation of the Intramural Sports program, which sees almost 20,000 students, faculty, and staff participate in over 25 activities each year. This then requires me to hire, train, and develop more than 225 student employees so that we can deliver outstanding experiences to the campus population.
What brought you to your job at MSU?
MSU is my second home; it’s where I developed a love and passion for mentoring students, helping them reach their full potential. And that led me to pursue a return as a staff member. MSU has an ability to change you for the better, and now I get the opportunity to pass that along to my student employees and our participants.
What do you love about working at MSU?
The people. Whether they are colleagues, students, or participants, I get to interact with all types of people who share the same values and who want to make MSU the best that it can be.
What do you like to do when you are not at work?
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, dog, and family/friends. I also enjoy officiating basketball, playing golf, and brewing my own beer.