Jeff Spoeri has served as Associate Vice President for University Advancement at Lamar University since 2017, following stints at Stetson University, Michigan State University, Florida State University, and Florida Institute of Technology, among others, over a 26-year advancement career. At Lamar, Jeff manages major, planned, and annual giving activities and personnel, along with maintaining his own portfolio of donors and prospects and provides leadership for the university's current comprehensive campaign. A former high school and community college teacher and practicing attorney, Jeff has earned degrees from the College of William and Mary (A.B.), Vanderbilt University (M.Ed.), and Washington University in St. Louis (J.D.). He has served on numerous non-profit boards including his current role on the CASE District IV Cabinet and, formerly, serving as vice president and president of the board of trustees for the Sinfonia Educational Foundation, the charitable arm of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. In addition, Jeff has been a regular speaker, volunteer, and conference committee member throughout his career in CASE Districts III, IV, and V. The proud father of two – a recently married son, 23, who is an Air Force contracting officer, and a daughter, 17, a senior in high school – Jeff is a longtime choral singer and a five-time champion on the television game show Jeopardy! (2006).