Staff Spotlight - Colton Thayer - Murray State University Athletics

Name: Colton Thayer
Position: Marketing Graduate Assistant
Years worked in position: 1^st Year
Hometown: Tollesboro, KY

What do you like most about working at Murray State?
The people. Since Day 1, everyone has made an effort to welcome me and answer any questions that I had. I feel that Murray is a tight knit group all around and loves supporting their Racers. I am excited to see this department succeed over the next year and a half.

How did you get started in sports?
Un-paid marketing internship during undergrad at the University of Kentucky. I can't thank Kate Stoess (Director of Marketing) enough for taking a chance on me. I'm so grateful for the opportunity that helped get my feet wet in the industry.

What is one word that describes yourself?
Driven

What was your first job?
Cashier at a local grocery store back home

What is your favorite…
Movie? Mighty Joe Young
Color? Blue
TV Show? Grey's Anatomy
Food? Pizza
Musical Group/Artist? Skillet
Professional Sports Athlete? Serena Williams
Vacation Spot? Australia
Board Game? Sequence
Quote/motto? Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. (Oscar Wilde)

What is your greatest sports moment?
Working the 2019 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament in Nashville

One event (past, present or future) in the world you wish you could attend (sports or other)?
Wimbledon (Any year)

Three things on your "bucket list"?
--- Meet Melissa McCarthy
--- Go to a Final Four/Superbowl
--- Buy a house on the beach

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