Darlington School: Private Boarding School in Georgia Episode 188: A Chat with Chris Jefts ('84, LD '15)
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Episode 188: A Chat with Chris Jefts (’84, LD ’15)

May 1, 2025 | 58 views

Welcome to Episode 188 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent talks with Alumni Council member Chris Jefts ('84, LD '15) about his Darlington experience, his career path and how he stays involved at Darlington. 

Vicki Vincent first joined the Advancement Office in 1995. Since then, she has held a variety of different roles including class agent officer and director of alumni relations. She is responsible for the development and management of alumni programs for Darlington, including the Alumni Council, the Class Agent Program and special events like Alumni Weekend.

Chris Jefts ('84, LD '15) was a five-year day student from Rome, Ga. At Darlington, he was very involved in athletics, and remembers his time as a member of the 1984 state championship baseball team fondly. After graduation, Jefts played for five years in the Chicago White Sox system. Following his baseball career, he attended the University of Georgia where he earned a B.S. in Education and later his MBA. Jefts now serves as the regional director in the University of Georgia's Office of Development and Alumni Relations, and is a member of Darlington's Alumni Council. 

About Darlington Connects:

Darlington Connects

Every member of the Darlington Community has countless Darlington connections, especially in the work world. By supporting each other's careers and life goals, we are better connecting our students, alumni, parents, parents of alumni, and grandparents.

  • Share more about your career in a Darlington Connects spotlight on our website or social media
  • Lend your expertise to a current student or recent graduate
  • Connect with others in your field or your geographic area via our Alumni Directory or our Darlington Connects group on LinkedIn
  • Volunteer to be one of our guest speakers at Career Day

Click here to read more about how to get involved in Darlington Connects and email connect@darlingtonschool.org with questions.  


The Darlington Podcast is a collaboration between the communication and advancement teams, and is hosted by various members of the school community. Episodes are released biweekly on Thursday morning and available on most podcast platforms (search for The Darlington Podcast in your podcast player). Once new episodes are posted, you'll also be able to find them at www.darlingtonschool.org/podcast. Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so that you'll get the latest episode! 

The Darlington Podcast intro music was written and performed by Elliot Luitwieler ('22) and Kathryn Davidson ('22). Jaclyn Haynes, Upper School science teacher, lends her voice, and editing and production is handled by Maddie Chastain, content manager. 

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