Experience

Kent State University Athletics

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Deputy Athletics Director

  • May 2023 - Present

  Kent, Ohio, United States

• Senior Deputy Athletics Director

  • May 2021 - May 2023

  Kent, Ohio, United States



Texas Tech University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate Athletics Director - Leadership & Academic Excellence

  • Jan 2021 - May 2021

  -Provide leadership for TTU Academics and Eligibility operations at the Marsha Sharp Center for Student-Athletes -Provide leadership for the JT & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy operations -Provide oversight and guidance for department's strategic planning process (Strategy to Win) -Chair of TTU Athletics COVID-19 Response Team -Provide sport supervision for the Men’s and Women’s Golf, Soccer -Create and maintain policies, procedures, goals and objectives for academic… Show more -Provide leadership for TTU Academics and Eligibility operations at the Marsha Sharp Center for Student-Athletes -Provide leadership for the JT & Margaret Talkington Leadership Academy operations -Provide oversight and guidance for department's strategic planning process (Strategy to Win) -Chair of TTU Athletics COVID-19 Response Team -Provide sport supervision for the Men’s and Women’s Golf, Soccer -Create and maintain policies, procedures, goals and objectives for academic operations -Member of Athletic Director’s Executive Staff -Budgetary oversight and projections for functional areas and steward of department and University budget -Lead Academic Integrity Sub-Committee of the Campus Athletics Compliance Committee -Member of the President’s Athletics Council -Serve on the Big 12 Academics Committee -Athletics representative on Office of the Provosts’ Academic Council

• Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academics/Eligibility

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2020

  -Provide leadership for TTU Academics and Eligibility operations -Provide oversight and guidance for department's strategic planning process (Strategy to Win) -Co-chair of TTU Name, Image, Likeness Task Force -Chair of COVID-19 Return to Campus Task Force for TTU Athletics & Chair of Steering Committee -Appointed to LEAD1 Transfer Issues Working Group -Provide sport supervision for the Men’s and Women’s Golf programs -Serve on the Big 12 Academics Committee -Create and… Show more -Provide leadership for TTU Academics and Eligibility operations -Provide oversight and guidance for department's strategic planning process (Strategy to Win) -Co-chair of TTU Name, Image, Likeness Task Force -Chair of COVID-19 Return to Campus Task Force for TTU Athletics & Chair of Steering Committee -Appointed to LEAD1 Transfer Issues Working Group -Provide sport supervision for the Men’s and Women’s Golf programs -Serve on the Big 12 Academics Committee -Create and maintain policies, procedures, goals and objectives for academic operations -Member of Athletic Director’s Executive Staff -Athletics representative on TTU Academic Council -Budgetary oversight and projections for functional areas and steward of department and University budget -Subcommittee Chair of NCAA Initial Eligibility Waivers Committee - 2017; IEW Committee appointment 2014-2017 -Academics Lead on the Campus Compliance Committee



Kent State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate Athletic Director

  • Jul 2016 - May 2017

  -Provide sport supervision for Baseball and Field Hockey -Provide leadership for NCAA Compliance, Academic Services, Student-Athlete Development, Sports Medicine, Sports Performance & Equipment Services operations -Assist in the department's strategic visioning process (the Game Plan) and it's implementation -Create and maintain policies, procedures, goals and objectives for the department (e.g. Policy Manual, Financial Projections, Contract Reviews) -Member of Athletic Director’s… Show more -Provide sport supervision for Baseball and Field Hockey -Provide leadership for NCAA Compliance, Academic Services, Student-Athlete Development, Sports Medicine, Sports Performance & Equipment Services operations -Assist in the department's strategic visioning process (the Game Plan) and it's implementation -Create and maintain policies, procedures, goals and objectives for the department (e.g. Policy Manual, Financial Projections, Contract Reviews) -Member of Athletic Director’s Senior Administrative Staff -Engage in fundraising efforts for student-athlete well-being initiatives and capital projects -Member of President's Administrative Council (PAC) -Member of KSU’s NADC Committee (Development Council) -Budgetary oversight and projections for functional areas and steward of department and University budget -Oversight of the internal drug testing program -Serve as the Athletic Department’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator -Subcommittee Chair of NCAA Initial Eligibility Waivers Committee - 2017; IEW Committee appointment 2014-2017 -Facilitate reporting to the NCAA and Internal Audit/Risk Management -Security Administrator for Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

• Associate Athletic Director

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

  -Member of Athletic Director’s Senior Leadership Team -Member of President's Administrative Council (PAC) -Leadership of Academic and Student Services staff, all programming and Student-Athlete Leadership & Development initiatives -Leadership of NCAA Compliance and Eligibility staff, operational initiatives, rules education, APR/GSR reporting, investigations, waivers, and program implementation -Leadership of Sports Medicine/Athletic Training staff (including Summa Center for Sports… Show more -Member of Athletic Director’s Senior Leadership Team -Member of President's Administrative Council (PAC) -Leadership of Academic and Student Services staff, all programming and Student-Athlete Leadership & Development initiatives -Leadership of NCAA Compliance and Eligibility staff, operational initiatives, rules education, APR/GSR reporting, investigations, waivers, and program implementation -Leadership of Sports Medicine/Athletic Training staff (including Summa Center for Sports Health team physicians) -Leadership of Equipment Services staff and direct communication with Under Armour -Chaired the Resource Management Strategic Working Group as a part of the current department Strategic Visioning process -Assist the Athletic Director with the strategic direction and implementation of policies, procedures, goals and objectives for the department -Member of KSU’s NADC Committee (Advancement Council) -Athletic Representative to the University Assistant and Associate Deans Committee -Served as co-interim sport administrator for Football and Men’s & Women’s Basketball -Appointed to the NCAA Initial Eligibility Waivers Committee (Jan 2014-2018) -Deputy Title IX Coordinator -Security Administrator for Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

• Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, Eligibility Coordinator

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2015

  -Engage in long term planning for Kent State University Compliance Initiatives; -Oversee all aspects of NCAA initial and continuing eligibility; -Provide NCAA compliance interpretations and education; -Oversee, project, and report APR & GSR rates to NCAA; -Co-Chair KSU Eligibility Committee; -Served as a facilitator at the 2013 NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum; -Serve as liaison to the University Registrar, Student Financial Aid, Bursar's Office, University Advising… Show more -Engage in long term planning for Kent State University Compliance Initiatives; -Oversee all aspects of NCAA initial and continuing eligibility; -Provide NCAA compliance interpretations and education; -Oversee, project, and report APR & GSR rates to NCAA; -Co-Chair KSU Eligibility Committee; -Served as a facilitator at the 2013 NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum; -Serve as liaison to the University Registrar, Student Financial Aid, Bursar's Office, University Advising, Office of Global Education, and College Offices; -Coordinate submission of all NCAA waivers; -Appointed to NCAA Initial Eligibility Waivers Committee (Jan. 2014-Jan. 2018) -Serve as Department Access Security Administrator

• Assistant Director, Compliance & Eligibility

  • Oct 2010 - Aug 2012

  -Coordinated athletics related financial aid for current student-athletes, including grant in aid rosters, Books rosters, Special Assistance Fund disbursement, and Student Athlete Opportunity Fund awards; -Served as an eligibility consultant for the football and men’s basketball academic counselor; -Assisted in providing NCAA rules education to students, staff, and community; -Managed deregistration and student account issues; -Assisted in compliance issue related spot checks… Show more -Coordinated athletics related financial aid for current student-athletes, including grant in aid rosters, Books rosters, Special Assistance Fund disbursement, and Student Athlete Opportunity Fund awards; -Served as an eligibility consultant for the football and men’s basketball academic counselor; -Assisted in providing NCAA rules education to students, staff, and community; -Managed deregistration and student account issues; -Assisted in compliance issue related spot checks and internal audits (CARA, etc.); -Completed various NCAA waivers for incoming and continuing student athletes; -Report infractions to the MAC Conference office and the NCAA

• Assistant Director, Academic Services

  • Jul 2009 - Oct 2010

  -Academic counselor for the sports of Football, Baseball, Women’s Volleyball and Men’s Golf; -Coordinated and conduct orientation for incoming freshman and transfer student-athletes; -Interviewed and hired interns each semester; -Supervised departmental work for fifth year student-athlete opportunity fund recipients; -Developed and implement strategies to aid with student-athlete academic success; -Represented the athletic department on the University’s Facilitation… Show more -Academic counselor for the sports of Football, Baseball, Women’s Volleyball and Men’s Golf; -Coordinated and conduct orientation for incoming freshman and transfer student-athletes; -Interviewed and hired interns each semester; -Supervised departmental work for fifth year student-athlete opportunity fund recipients; -Developed and implement strategies to aid with student-athlete academic success; -Represented the athletic department on the University’s Facilitation, Education, and Action Team (FEAT); -Presented information about academic services to prospective student-athletes and families; -Met with freshman and “at-risk” football student athletes on a weekly basis to monitor academic progress and provide support; -Coordinated monitors for student-athlete study tables; Reviewed applications for NCAA postgraduate scholarship awards

• Academic Counselor

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

  Kent, OH -Updated and organized academic services website -Represented athletic department on university wide Advising Implementation Team which was charged with revising the current student advising system -Managed academic services budget -Academic counselor and primary contact for Football, Baseball, Volleyball, Men’s Golf, & Field Hockey

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2007

  -Graduate assistant in advising for the College of Education, Health, & Human Services -Advised students on course selection and requirements for all majors in the College of EHHS -Assisted students with completing university processes



Wadsworth City Schools

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Physical Education Teacher

  • Aug 2005 - Jul 2006

  Instructed physical education classes for grades 1-6 and adapted physical education classes for grades 1-8.