As much as these titles describe and apply to the work that happens at the University of Louisville, they don’t get to the essence of what makes UofL unique – its people.
Once or twice a month, UofL Today profiles people who help to make the university what it is. This week get to know Vice President Keith Inman – In Person.
Name: A. Keith Inman
UofL title and department: vice president for university advancement
At UofL since: This is my 4th time at UofL! Started in 1973 as a student, been in current position about 5 years.
In current post since: Nov. 1, 2006
Hometown: Born in Louisville, grew up in Elizabethtown, Ky.
First job and what I learned from it: Hardware store in E-Town. I learned that to be successful you have to show up!
The thing I like most about what I do: Hard to isolate one thing, love the people I work with, for and around and every day is different.
I am: positive
I never: quit
Guilty pleasure: Barolo
Favorite book: “My Losing Season” by Pat Conroy
Favorite TV show: anything on the Cooking Channel
In the car I listen to: the classics: Buffett, CSNY, Van Morrison, Bruce, Elton, Steely Dan, Beatles, Sugerland, Wings, Train, you know the classics!
Favorite quote: “Attitude is everything.”
These animals share my world: Major, the best dog ever.
My day begins: early and goes late.
I wish I had more time to: cook.
When I’m not cheering for the Cards, I’m cheering for: There is no one else.
Most Friday nights you’ll find me: if not working, cooking for friends.
If my life were a movie: it would be a comedy. It would be nice if it were a romantic comedy, but I am not sure I could be that lucky.
Anything else you’d like the UofL community to know: I am really a nice guy! Really!