As Duke Club members, our donors are making a BIG impact on the JMU student-athlete experience. Gifts to the Duke Club go to benefit the Proud & True Fund and support all of JMU's 18 varsity sports, cheerleading, and the athletics operating budget.
As a great THANK YOU for all our Proud & True donors do to support our JMU student-athletes, we want to feature them in the Duke Club Donor Spotlight, a new initiative to celebrate our donors.
The Duke Club invites members to provide a glance into the JMU donor and fan experience — through the lens of a Duke Club member — as we spotlight JMU Athletics donors who are making an impact on Dukes' student-athletes.
- From tailgating, game day traditions and fan fun...
- To favorite sport teams and favorite JMU sports history moments...
- To reflections on why you donate to the Proud & True Fund and why/how you encourage fellow JMU fans to give too!
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT MEMBER
Name: Marshall Hudson
City/Town: Virginia Beach, Virginia
JMU Affiliation: Alumni: Class of 2017 (Business Administration)
What is your current job title? Where do you work? What is a brief summary of your job description?
I am an area rental manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. I manage a team of 80 employees over 7 branches in the Hampton/Newport News area.
Why did you decide to become a member of the Duke Club and make a gift to the Proud & True Fund?
I want to enhance JMU's competitive advantage and help making JMU the best in the state for athletics.
What has been your favorite part of being a member of the Duke Club?
I love that parking pass lots open sooner than 4 hours prior to kick off.
What has kept you involved as a member of the Duke Club?
This is my first year but so far, the experience has been great!
Do you have a favorite JMU team(s)? Why is the team(s) your favorite?
Football team and because I like the sport and the standard of success they bring.
What do you love most about JMU Athletics?
The commitment to both a quality on the field product and success in the classroom.
Do you have a favorite moment in JMU Athletics history?
The National Championship in Texas was my favorite moment. My dad and I drove from Virginia Beach only to get stuck in a major snow storm. It was a boat load of fun and JMU won!
Do you have any game day fan traditions?
Tailgating as early as possible is my tradition. We always have a flag tent and generator to watch the other early games. For the longest time I wore the same protect our house tee-shirt but now wear a jersey after graduation.
What advice do you give to other JMU fans and friends to encourage them to give and get involved with the Duke Club?
Every little bit helps and even if every JMU just gave a few bucks a year we can make a huge difference.
Your gift/membership to the Proud & True Fund/Duke Club supports JMU Athletics and makes a big impact. What motivates you to give and be a part of this program?
I want to give back to the university that gave me so much.
Are you a JMU Duke Club member who is interested in being featured in a Duke Club Donor Spotlight? You could be chosen next...all you have to do is complete the brief Duke Club Donor Spotlight survey and submit your photo!
