Associate Athletic Director - Academics, Omaha - 2013-19
Director - Academic Success, Omaha - 2012-13
Coordinator of Recruitment, University of Missouri College of Education - 2011-12
Director, Student-Athlete Support Services, Tulane (NCAA Division I - CUSA) - 2010-11
Executive Director of Devlin S-AFE Center for Leadership Development, Tulane - 2007-11
Senior Academic Advisor, Tulane - 2005-10
Event Management and Student Services for Intercollegiate Athletics Graduate Assistant, K-State (NCAA Division I - Big 12) - 2003-05
Personal
Oxford, Neb. native
Master of Science, Counseling and Student Development, Kansas State University (2005)
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Briar Cliff University (2002)
Has two sons, Vincent and Avery
At Omaha
Oversees student-athlete success vertical including academics and student-athlete development, athletic training, strength and conditioning, sports performance and psychology and nutrition services
Sport administrator for women's basketball, cross country/track and field and men's and women's swimming and diving
Represents Omaha Athletics as a member of the Summit League’s Joint Council and serves as a member of the Omaha Athletics Cabinet
Member of the Chancellor’s Leadership Academy
Serves as the department’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletic Equity
Department liaison for the Division of Student Life, including Campus Recreation and Student Conduct
Chief Academic Officer for Omaha Athletics and collaborate with campus officials to foster collaboration, communication and positive relationships
Manages the department’s holistic student-athlete model, including NCAA required education attestations
Responsible for academic supervision and degree progress for all student-athletes, working directly with men's basketball, men's ice hockey and women's soccer
Supports 25 full-time staff members and part-time staff members
University of Missouri Highlights
Advised and assisted prospective students in understanding College of Education degree programs and admission requirements
Coordinated special programs for students from underrepresented populations and/or high needs areas in the field of education
Developed and implemented recruiting strategies and marketing techniques for these populations
Represented the College of Education at recruiting events sponsored by the MU Office of Admissions, high schools or other appropriate entities and be the liaison to such entities
Assisted in recruitment activities with the Mizzou football program
Helped to increase the number of student-athlete education majors through focus groups and relationship building with the athletic department’s academic staff
Tulane Highlights
Hired just two weeks before Hurricane Katrina
Played an integral role in rebuilding Tulane's student-athlete academic services program as Director, Student-Athlete Support Services
Oversaw the community service of TU student-athletes and developed new programming opportunities to ensure each student-athlete participated in a meaningful volunteer and outreach program
Served as Director of the NFL-funded Tulane Youth Impact Program, as Tulane hosted 100 at-risk elementary-aged boys from the New Orleans community over four summers
Assisted the athletic department in the wake of Hurricane Katrina as one of the administrators housed at Texas A&M with six TU varsity programs in the fall of 2005
Supported the degree completion of student-athletes by advising students regarding schedules, arranging for tutoring and other support services, monitoring class performance and attendance
Served as Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) supervisor
K-State Highlights
Participated in the Student Services for Intercollegiate Athletics (SSIA) program for over 200 student-athletes
Focused on working with at-risk student-athletes from men's basketball, football and women’s track and field
Responsibilities included monitoring class schedules of student-athletes, supervising study tables, tracking and recording academic eligibility progress of student-athletes and reporting to lead academic advisors, facilitating the learning and academic development of student-athletes
Honors and Committees
Began a three-year term on the NCAA Division I Committee on Academics in 2024
NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship Site Representative - 2018 and 2019
Ended high school career top 15 in rebounds in Nebraska
Two-time Academic All-American (2000-01 and 2001-02)
Playing Career
Four-year stater on the Briar Cliff women's basketball team
