Kasey Blair, a 2010 Alice Lloyd College graduate and Somerset, Kentucky, native, exemplifies the Purpose Road Philosophy through her servant leadership in both her career and community.
2025 AFP Hidden Gem Award Honoree
As of January 2026, Kasey is one of 16 female general managers in all of professional baseball. She is currently in charge of the Spring Training Facility for the New York Mets and the St. Lucie Mets minor league team (the Mets are 1 of 30 major league programs, and the St. Lucie Mets are 1 of 120 in the minor league).
In her day-to-day tasks during the season, she covers everything from making sure employees have the information they need for games, checking in with partners, making sure the stadium is clean and welcoming, and ensuring they are providing a fun, safe environment for families to enjoy baseball. In the off season, her days are spent brainstorming and planning for the upcoming season and how to make it fun and welcoming. She also generates ideas about promotions and fun days, corresponding with community partners to see how the organization can assist them. Kasey says the first and coolest part about her job is showing up to work at a professional baseball stadium. She truly loves her job and being of service to those around her.
Additionally, she also sits on community boards and committees for United Against Poverty, Christmas 4 Kids, Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County, & Children’s Services Council. She also serves on the Citizen’s Advisory Council for St. Lucie Public Schools. She says, “it’s very important to help those we can, when we can.” Her platform enables her to help these various community partners from Boys and Girls Club to Vietnam Veterans of American and others in between. “While we are a business and want to operate as a successful business, it’s also important to be a positive light in our community and that we teach our players to be a part of that community.”
“My time at ALC has absolutely helped me prepare for this! Learning how to manage time between school and work study helped me multitask and stress the importance of hard work.” She credits the College for helping her learn to effectively manage staffs through her service as the Head Lifeguard at our pool, which has served her well in her time after ALC. “I’ve brought many of the lessons that I learned not only at ALC, but also from growing up in Eastern Kentucky- like always helping others, being kind, and offering whatever you are able.”
Kasey embodies the values our founders envisioned for every Alice Lloyd College graduate. Her dedication to serving others, both professionally and personally, reflects the lasting impact of the Purpose Road Philosophy and demonstrates how ALC alumni continue to make a difference in the communities they serve.