RICHMOND, Kentucky, Nov. 6 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:

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EKU Grad, Now Michaels COO, Crafts the Path For the Next Generation

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Nick Bertram's journey from being the first in his family to attend college to becoming president and COO of Michaels was shaped by an EKU scholarship, strong leadership experiences and a willingness to bet on himself. Now, he focuses on creating opportunities for others.