Jeff Atkinson

Jeff Atkinson grew up on a farm in Kingdom City, Mo. He attended the University of Missouri-Columbia, graduating with degrees in broadcast journalism and German studies.

Atkinson worked for almost three decades as an anchor, reporter, and producer at TV stations in Missouri, West Virginia, and North Carolina finishing at WBTV Channel 3 in Charlotte. He changed careers in 2012 and joined the staff at Wingate University in Wingate, N.C. serving in various roles including in the marketing and communications office and office of the president.

Atkinson joined FELC in 2020 and works to attract top speakers for the program in addition to partnering with organizations interested in sending students to the summer sessions.