NAME: Kerri
HOMETOWN: Lockport, IL
BIRTHDAY: October 30
OCCUPATION: HR Manager
EDUCATION INFO: Master's of Human Resources & Industrial Relations – University of Illinois; Bachelor's of Science in Psychology – University of Illinois (UIUC)
NUMBER OF YEARS AS A BEN-GAL: 1
NAME: Kerri
HOMETOWN: Lockport, IL
BIRTHDAY: October 30
OCCUPATION: HR Manager
EDUCATION INFO: Master's of Human Resources & Industrial Relations – University of Illinois; Bachelor's of Science in Psychology – University of Illinois (UIUC)
NUMBER OF YEARS AS A BEN-GAL: 1
MOST MEMORABLE BENGALS GAME: Still looking forward to them
MOST MEMORABLE BEN-GAL MOMENT: Hosting the Junior Ben-Gals camp, ending with a performance for Special Olympics
FAVORITE BENGALS PLAYER: Mike Nugent
FAVORITE THING TO DO IN CINCINNATI: Wakeboarding/wakesurfing on the lakes
FAVORITE SPORT TO PARTICIPATE IN: Other than dance? Sand volleyball
FAVORITE BOOK: A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
FAVORITE MOVIE: Wedding Crashers
PETS: None
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT/GETAWAY: Maui, HI
PERSON I MOST ADMIRE: My mom
FAVORITE PRIZED POSSESION: My bed
THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME: Fun, driven and sarcastic
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG KIDS ABOUT BECOMING A CHEERLEADER? Pursue what you’re passionate about and the rest will fall in place. Do not ever hesitate or fear accomplishing anything, whether it’s becoming an NFL cheerleader or pursuing a career. Do both if that’s what you’re passionate about.
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME: Things happen for a reason, so believe in the process, learn and grow from your mistakes.
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Co-authoring and co-publishing two RCR papers while completing my Master's
FUTURE GOAL(S): Furthering my personal and professional growth; get more involved in the community; continue to dance/cheer/support the Cincinnati Bengals; start a family.