10 Within 10 Recognition

’05 (health fitness in preventive and rehabilitative programs), D.P.T. ‘08
Age: 32
Location: St. Joseph
Career: Director of physical therapy services, Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine; area director, Integrity Rehab Group

Kevin was promoted to the Midwest area director of Integrity Rehab Group/Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in 2011. His clinic received the IRG Clinical Excellence Award in 2011 and 2013 and the IRG Outcomes Utilization Award in 2011.

What is the best resource young people have to contribute to the world?

“We are full of untapped potential, and our drive to be successful in the world is the biggest way we can contribute in the workforce.”

What motivates you?

“Many of my patients have a difficult road ahead, from a rotator cuff repair to a total knee replacement, but to see their attitude and desire to improve motivates me to come to work driven for success and to improve my skills.”

What is your proudest achievement so far?

“My daughter, Kya (5), and son, Kane (3), easily make me more proud than anything else. They inspire me each day and simply leave me awestruck.”

What is the best piece of advice you have received?

“The best piece of advice I have received came from a book my father gave me, “I Am Third,” by Gale Sayers and Al Silverman: “The Lord is first, my family is second, and I am third.” These are principles I try to follow.”

Why is it important for you to stay connected to CMU?

“I created many bonds with my brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha, and CMU is a perfect connecting point through events like homecoming.”?