Jason Ball ’13, ’15

Meet Jason Ball! He works at the FHSU Foundation as the Director of Development for the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Jason received his bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from FHSU in 2013, then went on to get his Master of Business Administration from FHSU in 2015.

Currently live in Hays with my wife, Megan, and our two Australian shepherds, Bowen and Tillman. We love to travel, spend time with friends and family, hang out with our dogs, and attend events throughout the community

What do you do now do for a living? How did you end up choosing this career path? I work for the FHSU Foundation as the Director of Development for the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Why did you choose to attend FHSU? My grandfather and both of my parents attended FHSU. I also wanted a chance to play college basketball and ended up walking on.

What are your favorite memories from your time as a student? Winning the 2011 MIAA Basketball Tournament and the 2013 MIAA Regular Season Championship.

What advice do you have for current or prospective FHSU students? Enjoy and embrace your time on campus, you will create friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

In what ways are you proud to be a Tiger? As an alumni, I am proud to be part of a group of people who are known for having a high quality education, great work ethic, and strong culture. All of which stem from the roots of FHSU and everyone who is a part of the university.

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