In this episode of Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition, Dean Buzz Hoon sits down with Mason Devers, a 2018 graduate of Austin Peay State University with a degree in Communication and Media Studies. Now serving as Communications Director for House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, Mason leads national media strategy, legislative messaging, and constituent communications at the highest levels of federal government.Mason reflects on his time at APSU, and how his experiences there laid the foundation for a career in legislative affairs and public communications.

In this episode of Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition, Dean Hoon sits down with Lexi Putter, a 2021 graduate of Austin Peay State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Now based in Chicago, Lexi has spent the past four years building a career as an actor, comedian, and improviser, performing with several theaters across the city. Originally from Flower Mound, Texas, Lexi reflects on her decision to attend APSU, the opportunity to audition and perform from her first year on campus, and how those early experiences helped launch her professional career in one of the nation’s most competitive theatre scenes.

In this episode of Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition, Dean Hoon sits down with Darcy Schein, a 1994 graduate of Austin Peay State University’s Department of Communication and co-founder of the nationally recognized bakery Pie Junkie. What began as a home-cooking hobby evolved into a thriving business in Oklahoma City’s Plaza District, with Pie Junkie earning features in People, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, USA Today, and more. Darcy reflects on her path from APSU to entrepreneurship, the influence of family and tradition, and how communication skills helped turn a passion for pie into a celebrated brand.