Alumni Spotlight: Kyle Dinges '95
Goldie Rapp
What path did your life take after graduating from Saint Bede?
I was fortunate to continue my baseball career at Quincy University, where I played for four years and then coached for an additional year. After Quincy, I moved to St. Louis and immediately began working in sports sponsorships on the radio side, selling partnerships for the St. Louis Blues and the St. Louis Rams at the time. In 2008, I began my career with the St. Louis Cardinals in corporate partnerships and have been there ever since.
Looking back, what part of your Saint Bede experience shaped you the most?
Saint Bede taught me that God comes first in everything and that actions always speak louder than words. Treating others the way you want to be treated is one of the most important values I try to live by every day. It can sometimes be challenging in business, but in the end, doing the right thing always matters.
What does Saint Bede mean to you today?
Saint Bede played a huge role in helping me establish my priorities in life. It taught me that through hard work, dedication and the right attitude, any goal can be accomplished, no matter how big or small.
In what ways do you stay connected to or give back to the Saint Bede community?
I’m not able to get back to the Illinois Valley as much as I would like, but I have always enjoyed following my nephew, Geno Dinges ’27, and my Uncle Bill Booker through the baseball program. The St. Louis Cardinals enjoy supporting their community camps and the Saint Bede Auction whenever possible.
Why do you feel it’s important to stay connected to Saint Bede?
Saint Bede has been an important part of not only my life, but also the lives of my entire family and now the next generation of our family as well. Saint Bede represents community and always welcomes everyone with open arms.
What advice would you give current students about making the most of their time at Saint Bede?
Get involved in the Saint Bede community by trying different activities and opportunities whenever you can. Sports are great, but don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and try something new. Be comfortable being uncomfortable — that’s how you grow and become the best version of yourself.
What’s one lesson, value or tradition from Saint Bede that you carry with you in your daily life?
Things don’t always happen the way you want them to or on the timeline you expect. Trust the process, stay patient and in the end, everything will work out the way it’s supposed to.