Kansas State University Athletics
K-State’s Buser Family Park to Feature New Videoboard in 2022
Apr 08, 2022 | Soccer
MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State Athletics has accepted a monetary gift from John and Ann Buser towards a new videoboard at Buser Family Park for the upcoming 2022 season. This marks the second 7-figure contribution from the Buser family, as they provided a seven-figure gift as part of the Baseball-Soccer facility campaign in 2018.
"The Buser family's generosity and love for our soccer program has helped us build one of the top soccer stadiums in the Big 12, and this addition takes it to another level," Athletics Director Gene Taylor. "The new videoboard will greatly enhance the fan experience at our matches while also serving as a phenomenal recruiting advantage within our conference."
Located directly across from the 1,400 chairback bench seating on the east side of John Vanier Family Field at Buser Family Park, the high-definition video display will measure 23 feet by 41 feet in size and include a new sound system and scoreboard panel.
"We are excited for the videoboard and its addition to our already amazing facility," said K-State head coach Mike Dibbini. "This will make an impact on our program and adds a dynamic piece to both the student athlete and fan experiences. We are so thankful for the generosity of the Buser Family and their continued dedication to make such generous gifts to aid our soccer program and K-State Athletics."
Buser Family Park, which was built on the site of the original temporary facility from 2016 and dedicated in 2019, provides chairback seating along with locker rooms for K-State soccer and visiting teams, a team lounge for K-State soccer, sports medicine and strength and conditioning spaces for the Wildcat team.
In addition, the offices for the K-State soccer coaching staff are located within the facility with a team theater for meetings and includes ample equipment storage and laundry areas for the program.
John Buser, a resident of Dallas, Texas since 1982, spent more than 22 years with the Alternative Assets Business of Neuberger Berman, a global asset management firm. He served most recently as the Vice Chairman of Alternative Assets after 13 years as the Global Head of the Private Investment Portfolio business. Mr. Buser retired from Neuberger Berman at the end of 2021, but remains a consultant to the company.
For the 17 years prior to entering the investment management business, he was an attorney with the international law firm, Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. Raised in Independence, Kansas, in 1978 he graduated from the College of Business Administration of Kansas State University and, subsequently, from Harvard Law School. Currently, he is a trustee of National Review Institute, the parent company of National Review magazine and website, a member of the Asset Management Committee of the Kansas State University Foundation, and an ardent supporter of the K-State Soccer program.
K-State concluded its sixth season of action in 2021 by tying the school record for wins in a season with six. The Wildcats also established new school records for goals in a season (20), assists in a season (20) and points in a season (60).
The Wildcats will return 11 of its top 12-point scorers for the 2022 season, including leading goal scorers Marisa Weichel and Kyler Goins with six and four goals, respectively.
"The Buser family's generosity and love for our soccer program has helped us build one of the top soccer stadiums in the Big 12, and this addition takes it to another level," Athletics Director Gene Taylor. "The new videoboard will greatly enhance the fan experience at our matches while also serving as a phenomenal recruiting advantage within our conference."
Located directly across from the 1,400 chairback bench seating on the east side of John Vanier Family Field at Buser Family Park, the high-definition video display will measure 23 feet by 41 feet in size and include a new sound system and scoreboard panel.
"We are excited for the videoboard and its addition to our already amazing facility," said K-State head coach Mike Dibbini. "This will make an impact on our program and adds a dynamic piece to both the student athlete and fan experiences. We are so thankful for the generosity of the Buser Family and their continued dedication to make such generous gifts to aid our soccer program and K-State Athletics."
Buser Family Park, which was built on the site of the original temporary facility from 2016 and dedicated in 2019, provides chairback seating along with locker rooms for K-State soccer and visiting teams, a team lounge for K-State soccer, sports medicine and strength and conditioning spaces for the Wildcat team.
In addition, the offices for the K-State soccer coaching staff are located within the facility with a team theater for meetings and includes ample equipment storage and laundry areas for the program.
John Buser, a resident of Dallas, Texas since 1982, spent more than 22 years with the Alternative Assets Business of Neuberger Berman, a global asset management firm. He served most recently as the Vice Chairman of Alternative Assets after 13 years as the Global Head of the Private Investment Portfolio business. Mr. Buser retired from Neuberger Berman at the end of 2021, but remains a consultant to the company.
For the 17 years prior to entering the investment management business, he was an attorney with the international law firm, Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. Raised in Independence, Kansas, in 1978 he graduated from the College of Business Administration of Kansas State University and, subsequently, from Harvard Law School. Currently, he is a trustee of National Review Institute, the parent company of National Review magazine and website, a member of the Asset Management Committee of the Kansas State University Foundation, and an ardent supporter of the K-State Soccer program.
K-State concluded its sixth season of action in 2021 by tying the school record for wins in a season with six. The Wildcats also established new school records for goals in a season (20), assists in a season (20) and points in a season (60).
The Wildcats will return 11 of its top 12-point scorers for the 2022 season, including leading goal scorers Marisa Weichel and Kyler Goins with six and four goals, respectively.
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