Story by Paige Effinger, Staff writer

Gov. Matt Bevin appointed Eric Fletcher Crigler to the Murray State Board of Regents.

Crigler is a Murray State alumnus, who graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.  During his time as an undergraduate, Crigler was a member of the football team, won the Ohio Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Award, and was awarded the NCAA postgraduate scholarship.

After his time at Murray, Crigler played in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals in 1990 and 1991. He later went on to get his MBA in economics and finance from Indiana University. According to a press release, Crigler is a veteran in the financial services industry, and has helped found firms in several different fields.

“I will always be thankful for the role that Murray State University played in my personal and professional development,” Crigler said. “I am excited by the opportunity to serve this wonderful university as a member of the Board of Regents.”