06/16/2025
Recently, the Managing Partner of Summit Pointe Financial, Chris Heckadon, and Director of Operations, Kevin Kemmerer, had the honor of attending the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Awards Celebration at the beautiful Nelson-Atkins Museum Auditorium in Kansas City.
As a proud Corporate Partner, Summit Pointe Financial once again sponsored the prestigious Ken B. Jones Award, the MIAA’s highest honor, presented annually to the top female and male student-athletes of the academic year. Named after the Association’s first full-time Commissioner, the award recognizes excellence in athletics, academics, and character.
Chris and Kevin were honored to take the stage and present this year’s awards to two outstanding student-athletes:
Katie DeGarmo of Fort Hays State University, a basketball standout who earned this distinction for the second consecutive year, and
Tyler Kahmann of Emporia State University, a consensus First Team All-American wide receiver who was recently signed as an undrafted free agent by the Indianapolis Colts.
Accepting the award on Tyler’s behalf were Emporia State Head Coach Garin Higgins and Wide Receivers Coach Bryce Chavis.
Congratulations to Katie, Tyler, and all the remarkable student-athletes recognized that evening. We’re proud to support the future leaders of tomorrow through the MIAA.
