Those Who Helped Make Us Great
Ron Harvey
- Sport:
- Football/Track & Field
- Years:
- 1979-83
- Hometown:
- Oakland, Calif.
- Current Residence:
- Oakland, Calif.
Graduation Year: 1984
Career Status and/or Accomplishments:
Single, with four children (two sons and two daughters).
Why did you choose Boise State?
I wanted the opportunity to leave home and create my personal path. Boise State University offered me a chance to fulfill my academic goals and achieve/accomplish my athletic goals and objectives.
How did Boise State impact your life?
Despite the lack of culture and diversity, I was able to lean on former Black players (few) that came before me for help. This vulnerability allowed me to expand my thoughts and grow into courage. I was consistently guided and directed via this small but impactful support group of men. As a result, I learned strength, I learned flexibility, mental acuity, and became mentally awaken to the breadth of external opportunities despite cultural limitations/environment.
How do you stay in contact with Boise State?
I am an athletic alumni member. I attend special football events, one football game per year and read social media.
Athletic Accomplishments:
Career Status and/or Accomplishments:
- Over 25 years of successful experience within pre-revenue and revenue organizations in Silicon Valley, Calif.
- Multi-industry background with strong credentials partnering with key technology and SAAS vendors/platforms
- Upon graduating from Boise State, had a successful modeling career doing catalog and fashion work for designers such as Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Fila, The Gap, Nike and Macy’s; featured in Nike’s “There Is No Finish Line,” running up an infinite number stadium stairs
Single, with four children (two sons and two daughters).
Why did you choose Boise State?
I wanted the opportunity to leave home and create my personal path. Boise State University offered me a chance to fulfill my academic goals and achieve/accomplish my athletic goals and objectives.
How did Boise State impact your life?
Despite the lack of culture and diversity, I was able to lean on former Black players (few) that came before me for help. This vulnerability allowed me to expand my thoughts and grow into courage. I was consistently guided and directed via this small but impactful support group of men. As a result, I learned strength, I learned flexibility, mental acuity, and became mentally awaken to the breadth of external opportunities despite cultural limitations/environment.
How do you stay in contact with Boise State?
I am an athletic alumni member. I attend special football events, one football game per year and read social media.
Athletic Accomplishments:
- Member of 1980 national championship football team
- Team captain, 1982 (Broke my leg in fifth game of the season, at the time I was leading the conference in receptions and ranked top 10 in the Division 1-AA)
- Signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys, 1983
- Placed fifth at the Big Sky Outdoor Track & Field Championships
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