Jeff Cernicek
Director of Annual Giving
Q: Who was your biggest role model as a child? and why?
A: Mother Teresa. I had the opportunity to meet her when she came to St. Louis. I am in awe of how much she achieved in her lifetime – helping poor, being generous, kind and compassionate – A Women For and With Others – sounds familiar…
Q: What is one interesting thing you’d like the De Smet body to know about you?
A: I walked the Great Wall of China with NBA player – Jame Harden. He was surrounded by body guards, but close enough.
Q: What is your most interesting college story?
A: Met the Village People. Missouri State was attempting to hold the largest “YMCA” dance. I was walking into the football stadium and Felipe Rose, the Native American came out of a limo. I kept him from slipping on some ice and got a picture with the band.