Distinguished Alumni Award

Kelly Skinner earned a Master of Arts degree in Sports Management from Central Michigan University in 2002. He has used his CMU pride to guide other students and alumni to professional success.

Serving as Vice President for the United States Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs, CO, Kelly has utilized his position to network with and recruit CMU students interested in sports management from over 1,300 miles away.

Kelly has been a generous financial supporter of student and university success, providing annual donations and funding the "Kelly M. Skinner Dean's Discretionary Fund," which he established in 2017. This endowment was created for the Dean of the College of Health Professionals to use wherever it is most needed.

Active in connecting with the CMU alumni base, Kelly remains in contact with faculty members and has regularly been a guest speaker for the Sports Management program. He encourages students to reach out to him for opportunities and questions about the professional field and always makes himself available to those who need guidance.

His professional talent, connections, and continued dedication to the CMU Community are just a few of the many reasons why the Central Michigan University Alumni Association is pleased to honor Kelly Skinner as the 2021 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award.