RMAC Hall of Fame

Jay Jefferson

For over 28 years, Jefferson served in many capacities at Mesa State College. He was the director of housing, director of the college center, and, finally, director of athletics, a position he held from 1980-92. He was chosen as President of the RMAC Athletic Director's Council in 1985 and was President of the NAIA Region VII in 1986. In 1989, he was selected the NAIA Administrator of the Year. During his tenure as athletic director, Mesa State won 35 RMAC Championships. He is a graduate of Adams State College, where he earned his bachelor's degree (1958) and master's degree (1962). As a member of the football team, he was named All-RMAC twice and was selected Adams State's Most Outstanding Athlete in 1956. He was inducted into the Mesa State College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002.