Hall of Fame
Fernando Barretto graduated from QU in 2004 with a degree in graphic arts for business. Fernando continued his education at Quincy University, earning his MBA in 2005.
In his four years at QU, Fernando stood out as a pillar of the Quincy Men’s Volleyball team.
Known for his fiery style of play, Fernando was an all-conference selection three out of his four years at Quincy and was chosen as an All-American Honorable Mention in 2002.
Twenty years later, Fernando still ranks in the top five all-time in three different categories: hitting percentage, total kills and blocks.
Fernando attributes most of this success to the overall QU community, especially the structure around university athletics, including his team members and Head Coach Tim Koth.
As a member of the Quincy community, Fernando was an Assistant Coach of the Quincy High Blue Devils and spent five years in various roles in the Student Affairs department.
Following his time in Quincy, Fernando has enjoyed a career in marketing and advertising, working with some of the most prominent advertising agencies in the country, as well as serving as a Global Marketing Director. Recently married, Fernando now lives with his wife in Miami Beach, Florida.
