This episode's trend lines include:

• the impact of developing your team;
• launching a campaign during a pandemic; and
• and service to CASE.

Bio
Shaun Keister became UC Davis’ first vice chancellor for development and alumni relations in 2011 and functions as the campus’s chief development officer, leading a team of over 300, and president of the UC Davis Foundation. In his role as vice chancellor, Keister also serves on the Chancellor’s Leadership Council. He led UC Davis in completing its first comprehensive campaign raising more than $1.13 billion from 110,000 donors. He led the planning and recent execution of the university’s $2 billion Expect Greater campaign launch.

Previously, Keister served in leadership development roles at Penn State, Florida State, and Iowa State.

Keister is an active member of CASE, having both chaired and participated in many district, national, and international conferences. He is a recipient of the CASE Crystal Apple award in recognition of his outstanding performance at CASE international educational programs. Most recently, Keister has served on the CASE Philanthropy Commission.

Keister has a bachelor's degree in political science from Penn State and a master's and doctoral degree in sociology from Iowa State.