RITZ
McCOMBS
ROLLINS
McMACKIN
JAMES MICHAEL (MIKE) RITZ, Head Trainer-A native of Williamson. W. Va.. Mike graduated from Lane High School, Charlottesville, Va., and received his B.S. degree in education from Pikeville College, where he was a student trainer. He served as head athletic trainer at The American University, Washington D.C., and at Duke University, where he was also a student in the Physican's Associate Program. Married to the former Connie Jessica Ward of Pikeville, they have a son, Charles Lennox.
WALT McCOMBS, Assistant Trainer-McCombs first joined the UK staff in 1972 and returned in 1977 after a three-year stint at Clemson. A native of Belton, S.C., he is a 1971 graduate of The Citadel, where he was student trainer four years. Married to the former Shelby Burris of Belton, they have a daughter, Crystal.
W. B. KEIGHTLEY, Equipment Manager - A five-year staff member, Bill graduated from Kavanaugh High School in Lawrenceburg, Ky. A mail-carrier for the U.S. Postal Services, he is married to the former Hazel Robinson of Lawrenceburg. They have a daughter, Karen.
JANE ROLLINS, Administrative Secretary A native of Lexington, Jane Rollins has been secretary to basketball for 23 years. She attended Sacred Heart Academy, Atherton High School, Bryan-Stratton College in Louisville, and the University of Kentucky.
MARTA McMACKIN, Basketball Recruiting Secretary - A native of Ironton, Ohio, Marta attended Morehead State University and the University of Kentucky. She served as secretary in MSU Administration Offices before moving to Lexington in 1968. She is married to Ron McMackin of Ironton. They have three sons, Ron, 14, Rickey, 13 and Rodd, 9.
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