Amrit Rayfield joins the Davis & Elkins College staff as Director of Philanthropy. A D&E graduate of the Class of ’97, he is a longtime contributing member to both the College and the surrounding community.
Rayfield, of Crisfield, Md, obtained a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Davis & Elkins College. His graduate level degrees come from West Virginia University and Hood College, where he would earn a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Master of Arts in Educational Leadership in 1999 and 2014, respectively.
“I am extremely excited to re-join the Davis & Elkins College community,” says Rayfield. “As a graduate and in my role as the Director of Philanthropy, I look forward to connecting and reconnecting with alumni and friends of D&E and sharing our stories, experiences, and passion for our institution. I am grateful for this opportunity to be back “home” and assist in providing the resources necessary to prepare our current students, faculty, and staff for success now and in the future.”
Rayfield is a former athlete, assistant coach, and head coach at Davis & Elkins College, boasting an illustrious athletic career as a four-year starter and senior captain on the NCAA Division II men’s basketball team. He is a member of select athletes at the College to have scored 1,000 points and was named the WVIAC Scholar Athlete – Men’s Basketball, and WVIAC Male Scholar Athlete of the Year in the 1996-1997 season. As a coach of both Men’s and Women’s Basketball at D&E, Rayfield played a pivotal role in the development of nine All-conference players.
“We are thrilled to announce Amrit Rayfield as our new Director of Philanthropy at Davis & Elkins College,” says Vice President for Advancement, Scott Goddard. “As a fellow alumnus, Amrit brings a personal connection to our mission and a profound understanding of our values. His dedication and expertise will be instrumental in advancing our philanthropic goals and strengthening our college community. I look forward to working alongside him as we build on our shared commitment to D&E’s future.”
Rayfield has been influential to the lives of students, having previously served as Assistant Principal of Elkins High School for ten years, and with more than half that time simultaneously undertaking the role of head coach for the EHS Boys’ Basketball team. He has also been heavily involved on various committees and boards representing the College and uplifting the Elkins community. Previously, he has served as member and chair of the East and Atlantic region NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Regional Advisory Committee. Rayfield has been a member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches since 2001 and serves as a board member of the Elkins/Randolph County YMCA.
