Tuesday, March 24, 2026

A Gentleman ponders...

When Ricci speaks, people listen...

... was held with Kenn Ricci '78. "A Gentleman Ponders" lectures series are a collection of conversations that may be academic at times while at others practical. Regardless of which they may be, they all touch upon what it means to be a "gentleman" in today's times, and Ricci shared his thoughts on the matter as a ND grad, business owner of Flexjet, University trustee, and husband and dad. Entitled “An Evening with Kenn Ricci,” Ricci delivered an entertaining, candid, and insightful reflection from discussing the influence of family, one's management style, innovative philanthropy, to the intricacies of landing a jet in Antartica... all the while focusing on the importance and role of trust in all these facets. On attending the event, Luke Guenthner, Steds senior, Steds D.A.D. (Director of Academic Discernment), and resident Pennsylvanian, shared, "It was an AGP to remember! After hearing Ricci speak, it’s hard not to feel like trust and generosity are what will help guide us as we 'take off' into the future!"

To hear this week's installment of In the Red Room, on:

iTunes, click HERE.

Spotify, click HERE.

... but not when Haag pontificates...

... but everyone was all smiles and the WISER in the end!