ERICK B. HARPER
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Visionary Director of Athletics with 35 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics administration, specializing in strategic leadership that enhances student-athlete experiences. Expertise in fundraising, NCAA compliance, and community engagement has elevated institutional visibility and brand reputation. Committed to fostering a winning culture, prioritizing well-being, and empowering staff through mentorship, resulting in sustained competitive success and the development of confident leaders.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Athletics
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2022 - Current
- Direct report to the University President.
- Member of President’s Cabinet, participating in the cabinet’s mission to provide advice and counsel to the president on matters regarding policies, procedures, and strategic planning.
- Member of Provost Academic Council, participating in collaboration with Academic Dean’s vision to enhance and provide first-class academic experience through monthly engagement information sharing.
- Direct report for ten executive staff members and thirteen head coaches.
- Launched Athletic Strategic Plan September 22 to be in-line with the Universities Strategic Plan with a focus on five core priorities: Student-Athlete Development, Athletic Excellence, Model Enterprise, Fan Experience, and Community Relationships.
- Oversight for over 230 full-time staff members in athletics and the Thomas & Mack Center (TMC).
- Improved culture of caring for UNLV Athletics and the TMC by engaging with staff organically through face-to-face communications and leadership implementing (WAT) “Walk Around Time”
- Established strong relationships with coaches by attending practices and having a true open-door policy designed to build cohesive and collaborative teams.
- Executed servant leadership style to ensure we are one team promoting the mission to improve, enhance, and positively impact the student-athlete experience.
- Hired new personnel from head coaches, assistant coaches, administrators, and specialists.
- Led sport administrators’ team to manage and have oversight for our 17 sports.
- Meet with prospective student-athletes and parents on official and unofficial visits as requested by coaches and recruiting coordinators.
- Managed overall budget for UNLV Athletics, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial health.
- Oversaw UNLV Athletics budget growth from $49.1m in FY22 to $75.5m in FY26, aligning financial resources with strategic priorities.
- Oversight for Thomas and Mack Center (TMC) Budget of $14.5m in FY22 to $20.3m in FY26
- Balanced budget in four of five years leading athletics and all five with TMC FY22, FY23, FY25, FY26
- Reduced non-essential expenses from budget by $12M in FY ’25 to combat 27% Cost-of-Living-Adjustment 14% cost in inflation. Reduction in expenses did not affect student-athlete experience
- Signed Nike Extension in FY ’22 and FY ‘25
- Signed Learfield extension in FY ’22 that included two six figured signing bonuses for capital improvements at $300K each and improved guarantee annually the first 3 years to 100% each year
- Hired new CFO to establish new budgeting procedures to ensure balanced budget through analysis and regular reviews quarterly.
- Revenue Generation
- Secured over $56.1M in philanthropic contributions since FY ’22, with over $22m committed for FY26, establishing a strong funding base for UNLV Athletics.
- FY24-FY27 Gift Commitment Highlights
- Launched first ever UNLV Athletics Capital Campaign with a goal of $150m over 10 years
- Secured the largest single cash gift in UNLV Athletics history at $10m one-time cash payment to partially endowment student-athlete nutrition program
- Secured the largest single cash commitment in UNLV history at $6.5M for Multi-use Indoor Facility.
- Secured $1.05m Endowment to launch Career Development Program designed for Women’s Sports.
- Secured $1m Endowment to support student-athlete scholarships
- Secured $1m unrestricted cash gift
- Secured $1m gift to support football nutrition
- Secured $600k gift to support football nutrition and technology
- Led team to secure over $8m in revenue share through Championship Resources Program
- Secured $750,000 commitment from MGM Resorts International of which $525,000 is philanthropic and $125,000 is direct corporate sponsorship support for Learfield our Multi-Media Rights partner.
- Executed plan to build on partnership with MGM, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Association, and Las Vegas Events through the submission to the NCAA to host additional NCAA Championships in the future that have not been awarded. Currently 11 awarded to date.
- Solicited $75M commitment from an anonymous donor which is most ever solicited from one donor (Donor committed just under 10% for a capital project).
- Serve and lead premium sales team to complete sell of 30 suites at Allegiant Stadium for Rebel Football 2021 resulting in over $720,000 in new revenues.
- Developed plan to execute the sell over 5,000 single game tickets to UNLV vs ISU football game at Allegiant stadium in less than three weeks.
- Solicited and secured over $1m from Agassi Educational Foundation to support the student-athlete experience academically.
- Established new philanthropic giving campaign for student-athlete experience projected to generate over $1m in new revenue annually (started in FY22 with revisions each year to optimize success).
- Developed fundraising plan for a new throwing (hammer & discus) cage at UNLV Track & Field Facility ($50K).
- Academics
- Eighteen straight semesters with student-athlete cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
- Graduation rate is at 80%+ each of last five years with a record 89% in 2025
- At least one team has set a grade point average record each semester since 2022
- Sports
- Eleven (11) conference championships since 2022
- Fifteen (15) teams have participated in NCAA post-season play
- Hired thirteen (13) new head coaches
- Barry Odom (Football) hired December 2023
- MW Co-Champions 2023
- 71% winning percentage in two seasons (20-8)
- MW Championship game participant in 2023 and 2024
- Guaranteed Rate Bowl 2023 and LA Bowl 2024 (Champions)
- First-Year COY Finalist by Steve Spurrier and Football Writers Athletic Assoc.
- Dan Mullen (Football) hired December 2024
- MW Regular Season Co-Champions and Championship Game Participant 2025
- 77% winner percentage in first season (10-3)
- Frisco Bowl 2025
- First-Year COY by Steve Spurrier and Football Writers Athletic Association
- Josh Pastner (Men’s Basketball) hired 2025
- NIT 2nd Round 2025-26
- Tetiana Luzhanska (Women’s Tennis) hired 2024
- MW Co-Champions 2025
- MW Tournament Runner-up 2024
- Andy Jackson (Men’s Tennis) hired 2023
- Two (2) players qualified for NCAA Championships in singles 2025
- Two MW Player of the Year award winners and one All-American 2024 & 2025
- One Freshman of the Year award winner 2025
- Carmelita Jeter (Women’s Track & Field/CC) hired 2023
- NCAA Regionals 2023
- NCAA Championships in 2023, 2024 & 2025
- Pat Ota (Men’s & Women’s Swim & Dive) hired 2024
- WAC Conference Champions 2024 and runner-up 2025
- Jean Paul-Hebert (Men’s Golf) hired 2023
- MW Men’s Golf Champions 2025 and MW Coach of the Year
- NCAA Regionals 2023, 2024, and 2025
- NCAA Championships 2024
- Malia Shoji (Volleyball) hired 2023
- NIVC 2023
- BJ Craig (Men’s Soccer) hired 2022
- WAC Tournament Runner-up 2023
- Kacey Bingham (Women’s Soccer) hired December 2024
- Andres Gonzales (Men’s Golf) hired May 2026
- Nick Garritano (Baseball) hired May 2026
- Facilities and Events
- Completed new turf for football practice fields at $1.3M in FY ‘23
- $4.5M renovation of Lied Athletic Complex to establish a Student-Athlete Excellence Center (Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine, Sports Science, Performance Nutrition) (Completed Spring 2026)
- Negotiated new LED lighting for Thomas and Mack, women’s volleyball and basketball practice and competition facility at a cost of $500,000. Project was projected at $500K+
- Secured new soccer field sod and labor at $30K after bids came in at $250K
- Installed $130,000 scoreboard at Softball Complex
- Oversight of Executive Director of Thomas & Mack Center with oversight for entertainment staff that schedules over 200 events per year. Entertainment staff revenue generations over $20m annually
- Directly involved in hosting multiple entertainment events in conjunction with the Thomas & Mack Center staff to enhance the hospitality experience for all guests and participants.
- Mountain West Basketball Tournament
- Mountain West Women’s Volleyball Tournament
- NBA Summer League
- National Finals Rodeo
- Monster Jam
- Disney on Ice
- Multiple Multi-Level Marketing Conferences
- UNLV Graduations (Winter and Spring Commencement)
- Clark County School District Graduations
- Nissan National Convention 2023
- Starbucks National Convention 2024
- Enhanced VIP hospitality experience for guests in the Strip View Pavilion at the Thomas & Mack Center by developing and executing a plan to have a coach and student-athlete from one of our 17 sports attend and speak to the over 250 guests prior to a Runnin’ Rebel Basketball game.
- Re-established UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022, third class enshrined November 2026
- Secured $1m endowment to establish EmpowHer program to support career development for women’s sports in coordination with overall career development program to promote “Life After Sport” and “Workforce Ready” after graduation
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Serve on Athletics Department Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee (DEIB).
- Serve as committee chair for speaker’s bureau for DEIB.
- Served as lead for recognition of Black History Month in February 2021 to organize and manage 3-4 tweets per day recognizing prominent African-Americans in Science, Medicine, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, and other professions.
- Reviewing Gender Equity plan to ensure planned is moving forward as stated.
- Engagement with a diverse community has increased awareness of DEIB of campus.
- Community Engagement
- Developed strategic partnership with Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Association (LVCVA) to attract and host sports-related events, enhancing UNLV's visibility and engagement in the community. The more sports to Las Vegas the more opportunity to present the UNLV brand.
- Developed expansive relationship with Las Vegas Events (LVE) to improve the UNLV brand locally and nationally. NCAA Championships have been awarded to the City of Las Vegas with UNLV as potential host of each event.
- Selected as a member of the National Football Foundation Staging Committee for the 2021 Hall of Fame Event.
- Establishing a plan to build strong relationships with top executives with professional sports teams (Knights, Raiders, Aces, Aviators, Lights, UFC) in Las Vegas the Sports Capitol of the World. Plan will involve full engagement in community events established to enhance the Greater Las Vegas Community.
- Attended NAACP of Las Vegas VIP Gala sponsored by MGM Resorts to strengthen relationships with community and MGM.
- Attended West Las Vegas Arts Center event at Doolittle Park to open the new Shaq Courts which several former UNLV student-athletes and coaches used to call home for basketball.
- Establishing a plan to attend and speak at 4-6 events per month sports related to promote UNLV Athletics. Speakers will involve athletics administrators and head coaches.
- Guest speaker for Hospitality class at College of Southern Nevada for former Runnin’ Rebel, Dr. Lonnie Wright.
- Directed comprehensive athletic programs, enhancing student-athlete engagement and performance.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation for all athletic departments, ensuring financial sustainability.
Associate AD, Major Gifts
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
10.2012 - 08.2021
- Reported directly to Director of Athletics, contributing to executive, senior, and external leadership teams.
- Created and maintained budget for athletic programs to ensure financial stability.
- Established and monitored expense budget for Rebel Athletic Fund ($1.4M)
- Monitor and assist in establishing football budget ($6.8M) (2014-2020)
- Monitor and assist in establishing women’s golf budget ($270K)
- Implemented strategies to enhance revenue generation for athletic programs.
- Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts for scholarships, capital projects and sport specific project commitments.
- Established and monitored annual revenue goals, achieving 100% success rate each year.
- Established long standing positive relationships with top 75 donors based on current and lifetime giving.
- Since October 2012, secured over $70M in philanthropic support for UNLV Athletics.
- Lead fundraising for $35M Fertitta Football Complex opened in October 2019; raised over 72% of project commitments through current and new prospects in personal portfolio through strategic plans net additional from annual and major gift commitment annual goals.
- Lead record year for athletic fundraising in FY ’17 with over $21.8M in cash and pledges including over $13M for the new 73,000 SF Fertitta Football Complex; 75% of the fundraising for the Fertitta Football Complex was completed in 13-months.
- Increased revenues from $7.8M in FY ‘13 to over $21.8M in FY ’17 for the Rebel Athletic Fund
- Lead staff to exceed revenues of over $14M annually from 2014-2017.
- Personally, secured over $9M in revenues through philanthropy and premium seating during FY ’18-FY ‘20.
- Enhanced relationship with Jim Baumbeger in February 2016 to understand his Estate Gift Commitment to UNLV Athletics, resulting in over $8M for UNLV Runnin’ Rebel and Lady Rebel Basketball.
- Direct and lead Loyalty Circle Program from 2013-2018 to over $7M in unrestricted revenue.
- Secured over $1.5M in new unrestricted revenue despite Covid challenges in FY ’21.
- Solicited and secured Legacy Campaign gifts in FY ’19 resulting in over $1.2M new dollars in unrestricted and restricted revenue. Endowments were established in donor’s family name.
- Solicit and secure principal gift commitments of $500K+ (30 gifts secured since 2017)
- Solicit and secure major gift commitments of $25K+ resulting in 72 new commitments since 2017.
- Developed and executed a Philanthropic Giving Plan to secure multi-year gifts resulting in over $1M in new revenue.
- Secured over $1.5M in premium sales (suites & club seats) at Allegiant Stadium for Rebel Football.
- Developed and manage trade program valued at over $2.5M+ annually in actual cash savings for athletics.
- Developed and executed stewardship program, maximizing donor retention with over 90% renewal rates annually.
- Direct Rebel Athletic Fund operations in coordination with all ticket sales to exceed projections with an average of over 90% renewal rate.
- Develop, manage, and held staff fiscally responsible for budget while annually exceeding revenue projections.
- Direct premium seating program committee for men’s basketball to maximize retention resulting in a renewal rate above 80% annually.
- Supervise Rebel Athletic Fund Football and Basketball game-day suites committees to maximize stewardship opportunities and increase touch points with constituents resulting 15 new major gifts ($25K+) annually.
- Direct oversight for C.A.R.S. Program resulting in 7 new vehicles in 4 months, saving the department over $100K in annual car stipends.
- Develop and begin executing new strategies for increasing planned and endowment gifts, ten new endowments projected with five solicitations in process to secure by end of FY ’22.
- Effectively communicate with internal and external constituents to maximize revenues and minimize expenses to ensure balanced budget annually in support of over 515 student-athletes.
- Lead fundraiser for UNLV Athletics focused on maximizing donor retention and securing new commitments to increase support for over 500 student-athletes.
- Supervise staff of four major gift officers and development graduate intern.
- Sport Administration
- Supervised football operations to maintain a balanced budget and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Supervise sport of Women’s Golf resulting in budget savings, no major infractions, and a 3.5 team GPA in spring ’21.
- Community Engagement
- Nominated to serve on the Las Vegas Bowl Committee, March ’21 and unanimously approved.
- Assisted with food distribution and community outreach efforts at Three Square.
- Engaged in activities to support individuals in need through Hope non-profit.
- Active parent in Nevada Youth Sports.
Director of Football Operations
University of Arizona
12.2003 - 08.2012
- Direct report to Head Football Coach (Dec. ’03-Dec. ’11)
- Managed football office operations to include recruiting, videography, administrative assistants, and interns which maximized staff retention, increased productivity while balancing operating budgets.
- Managed, developed, balanced football budget annually without sacrificing quality for program.
- Established and monitored overall Football Budget ($10.2M) from 2004-2012
- Managed and directed team travel (negotiated contracts for team hotel, charter flight, charter bus, post-game meals; coordinated police escort contracts) saving $125K annually from previous contracts.
- Supervised football program, enhancing player academics, personal growth, and community service initiatives.
- Managed and directed $2.5M Football Practice Facility improvements on time completion and within budget.
- Assisted in design of $72M North Endzone Football Facility Project (designed football offices, team locker room, team meeting rooms, player lounge) which met program needs to promote the student-athlete experience.
- Managed football office operations, overseeing recruiting, videography, administrative assistants, and interns to optimize staff retention and balance operating budgets.
- Managed football support staff (equipment, training, video, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, academic design) of respective areas in New Football Facility.
- Direct football camps and clinics resulting in record participation of over 200 coaches from Arizona, California, Texas, and New Mexico.
- Hire, manage and train all non-coaching staff in the football program.
- Direct and coordinate team air charter saving over $45K annually; negotiated fuel cap surcharge.
- Managed, developed, and negotiated contracts with seven Training Table Caterers for football team, saved over $200K annually while increasing the nutritional benefits of football student-athletes.
- Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts for scholarships, capital projects and sport specific project commitments to increase revenues resulting in over $300K in new revenue in four months.
- Developed and successfully implemented plan to secure $115K in football camp sponsorships.
- Managed overall football budget effectively.
- Developed and executed plan for loge seat sales, generated over $20K in new money, and nine new seats committed after 4-8 season in one month.
- Solicited and secured $15K gift-in-kind scissor lift for football to film all practice sessions.
- Community Engagement
- Hosted Assistant Football and Basketball Coaches Radio Shows resulting in positive exposure for assistant coaches in the community which provided a platform for professional development.
- Coordinated football team visits to Children’s Hospital with head football coach.
- Donation of food to local humane society.
- Developed and executed plan for loge seat sales, resulting in over $20K in new revenue and nine new seat commitments following 4-8 season.
- Oversight for Nike budget allotted to football ($1M)
- Revenue Generation
- Staff Leadership and Supervision
- Direct report to Senior Associate AD, Wildcat Club
- Associate Athletic Director for Development (Jan. ’12-Aug. ’12)
- Coordinated football team visits to Children’s Hospital with head football coach.
- Oversaw daily football operations, ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations and university policies.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for team logistics, travel arrangements, and event management.
Marketing and Development Intern
Kansas State University
10.1990 - 12.2003
- Direct report to VP for Institutional Advancement and advisor to Director of Athletics.
- Contributed to senior staff discussions to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Served on Board of Directors for Golden Cat Club (Club generates revenue for football program).
- Oversaw staff performance and provided leadership to enhance team productivity.
- Direct report for four compliance staff members
- Sport supervisor: Track & Field, Women’s Tennis, Baseball, Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning
- Direct report for intern and ambassador program
- Hospitality Team in the Legends Room at Bramlage Coliseum for all home men’s basketball games.
- Implemented strategies aimed at increasing revenue for the organization.
- Identified, solicited, cultivated, and steward donors for Ahearn Fund resulting in $150K annually.
- Secured $1M gift for new men’s and women’s basketball strength and conditioning facility.
- Solicited major gifts of $25K and above resulting in 30 new donors.
- Directed Golden Cat Club volunteer football board raising over $175K annually from 1991-2003.
- From 1993-2003, directed Annual Athletic Auction and Golf Tournament raising over $150K annually.
- Developed revenue generating contract with football stadium caterer for private suites and club seats, resulting in $100K annually in new revenue.
- In 2001, solicited and secured new Harley Davidson for a raffle and raised over $35K in new revenue.
- Developed and directed Annual Harley Davidson Ride raising $20K annually from 100 participants.
- Solicited and secured new 1991 Jeep Cherokee for a raffle raising $30K for athletic scholarships.
- Established and directed student-support group ICAT (I Contribute A Thirty) raising over $50K annually.
- Implemented plan and successfully raised $50K for a retirement gift for long-time administrator.
- Developed and directed Advertising Sales Campaign for football and basketball game programs, sales increased by over $75K annually.
- Designed marketing plan for football season tickets resulting in 28% sales increase.
- Developed and successfully executed corporate sponsorship program, sales averaged over $500K annually.
- Developed and directed corporate sponsor pre-game functions for Football, Basketball, and Baseball, as part of sponsorship community goodwill.
- Created plan for Skybox Suites and Club Seating Sales (suites and club seats sold-out in less than 6 months), 21 suites sold and 2,000 club seats.
- Developed, directed, and coordinated strategy to increase student season ticket sales for football, sales increased by 3,500 new student season tickets in 1992.
- Developed contract with corporate sponsor (Power Bar) to underwrite new courtside scorer’s tables resulting in over $150K in new revenue, total contract with sponsor was $250K over five years.
- Developed and managed stadium signage sales program for baseball, sales increased by $25K annually.
- Developed marketing and development plans as part of the Greatest Turnaround in College Football History to increase external constituent engagement which saw attendance and donations increase by 24%
- Lead and managed five compliance staff members that developed internal compliance educational program, 2 major violations in eight-years committed by external constituents. Violations discovered based on the education provided to donors.
- Managed and developed Athletic Compliance Budget, annually under budget.
- Managed and developed Compliance Education Program for internal constituents, resulting in only inadvertent violations.
- Promoted compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to regulations at Kansas State University.
- Presented monthly compliance seminars to athletic staff.
- Presented semi-annual meetings with student-athletes Intercollegiate Athletic Council
- Presented compliance materials to representatives of athletics interests at annual events.
- Presenter at Big XII Compliance Meetings and NCAA Regional Compliance Seminars
- Created Athletic Departments Policy and Procedures Manual
- Developed monitoring process for Recruiting, Camps & Clinics, Agent and Gambling Programs; no violations occurred.
- Developed with lobbyists the State of Kansas Agent rules and regulations bylaws, adopted by State Legislature.
- Managed and developed procedures for Special Assistance and Special Opportunity Funds; over 200 student-athletes used approved funds annually.
- Sport and Unit Administration
- Supervised the sports of Baseball, Women’s Tennis, Cross Country, Track & Field, resulting in balanced budgets, academic, athletic success, and community service.
- Supervised strength & conditioning and sports medicine staffs, ensuring balanced budgets while prioritizing student-athlete welfare.
- Fostered community relationships through various engagement initiatives.
- Managed and hired seven student interns annually-(developed student season ticket sales campaigns; student marketing campaign to visit all dorms, fraternities, and sororities); over 5K students participated.
- Managed, developed, and directed Student-Athlete Ambassador program, resulting in over 70 visits to booster and civic group events annually from May-August.
- Developed etiquette program for student-athlete ambassadors, enhancing their professionalism during initial visits.
- Student-Athletes met with $5K and above donors in a 100-mile radius of campus.
- Developed interview program for student-athlete ambassadors for post football career development.
- Managed and coordinated the naming of Indoor track “Ward Haylett Track”; Ward Haylett is considered the Father of Track & Field at Kansas State
- Developed and coordinated Football Reunions, bridging the gap between alumni and department; reunions consistently resulted in 100 plus alumni participating each year.
- Hosted sports radio show prior to home football games, resulting in increased publicity for game day.
- Assisted in developing educational materials for student-athlete engagement initiatives.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
Clinton, IA10-2013
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-1992
Skills
- Leadership
- Fundraising
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Relationship Building
- Operational Logistics
- Stakeholder Communication
- NCAA Compliance
- Event Planning
Accomplishments
- Leadership Playbook's Administrator of the Year 2023-24
- Silver Wave's Top 100 Athletic Director's 2025-26Over $45m in donor contributions since FY 22
- Introduced new Athletics Strategic Plan Develop and Execution - September 2022
- Introduced Rebel Up Athletics First-ever Fundraising Campaign - October 2023
- Increased self-supporting revenues by 37% since FY21
- Increased Athletics Endowment principal by $10m (Largest Ever UNLV Athletics)
- Increased FY26 revenue by negotiating $1.75m payment from UFC
- Launched Championship Resources FY 25 with over $8m raised for all student-athletes revenue share
- Led efforts to increase ticket sales from $5m in 2023 to over $10.9m in 2026
- Hired two football coaches combined winning percentage at UNLV 73% (previous two coaches 29% winning percentage)
- 15 Conference Championships since 2021
- Achieved record Ticket sales by negotiating third-party ticket sales agreement.
Timeline
Director of Athletics
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2022 - Current
Associate AD, Major Gifts
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
10.2012 - 08.2021
Director of Football Operations
University of Arizona
12.2003 - 08.2012
Marketing and Development Intern
Kansas State University
10.1990 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Kansas State University
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
HONORS, AWARDS, COMMITTEES AND MEMBERSHIPS
Serve on 2023 Super Bowl Host Committee, Serve on NCAA FBSOC as MW representative, FBSOC Liaison with student-athlete connection group 2023-24, Member of Calendar Subgroup to conduct a holistic view of college football calendar 2023-25, Member of Working Group to look at all things Football in particular interest in the management of Division I Football 2025, Speaker at a Step-Up Professional Development Symposium for assistant coaches interesting in being a head coach in 2024, Serve on while at UNLV and UNLV Athletics:, UNLV President’s Cabinet, August 2021, Participated and completed LEAD1 Institute in July 2021, LEAD1 Association (“LEAD1”), formerly the Division 1A Athletic Directors Association, which was founded in 1986, is the membership association that represents the 130 NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (“FBS”) athletic directors and their departments. We are based in Washington, D.C., Mission: Key to the LEAD1 mission are advocating on policy issues facing NCAA Division I FBS athletic departments, promoting consensus FBS athletic director opinion on big topics to the college sports community and general public, and creating content on the most relevant topics facing our membership., Speaker at Christian Business Network Luncheon, First Annual Men of Color Leadership Conference-2021, Mentor, Member of Black AD Alliance to help mentor and grow the candidate pool for aspiring Executive Level Athletic Administrators, Executive Staff and Senior Staff to advance the mission and vision of the athletic department., Serve on UNLV Faculty Senate Committee & Administrative Faculty Sub-committee, Las Vegas Bowl Committee Member since March 2021, Hospitality Sub-Committee, Football Foundation Staging Committee, Outreach Sub-Committee, Serve on Senior Associate VP for Development and Principal Gifts Search Committee for the UNLV Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Strategic Planning and Focus Group Committee’s, Served as presenter at annual Director of Football Operations meeting, Topic: Transition from Administrator to DFO to Administrator, Serve as mentor in the 1% Club., Serve on UNLV Athletics Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee and Chair Speaker’s Bureau Subcommittee, Serve on COVID-19 Subcommittee for Staff Re-entry Plans, Serve as team lead for operation Allegiant Stadium Sellout 2020, Member of UNLV Foundation Senior Management Group and Capital Campaign Committee, Search committee member for VP for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Serve on UNLV Hall of Fame Committee 2017, Member of UNLV Foundation team that won the 2015 Category 3: Public Research/Doctoral Institutions with Endowments Under $250 Million - Overall Performance, MW liaison for MW Development Officer’s annual meeting at the MW Basketball Tournament, Served while at Kansas State University and Athletics, Member of Senior Staff to advance mission and vision of athletic department., Co-Chair for NCAA 2nd Cycle Certification and chair of Governance and Rules Compliance Sub-Committee certified with no conditions., Served as Chair of Athletics Minority Committee to write new action plan and monitor execution post 2nd Cycle NCAA Certification Review, Governance and Compliance committee for NCAA 1st Cycle Certification, certified with no conditions., Served on Strategic Planning Committee, developed 5-year plan that advanced the department academically, fiscally, compliance integrity, and community engagement., Served on Big XII Ad-hoc committees for compliance rules and regulations, successfully developing conference monitoring program adhere to by membership., Served as NCAA Certification Team Member for Eastern Michigan Certification Review, Served on Title IX and Gender Equity Sub-committee for, 2nd Cycle NCAA Certification, Served on Title IX and Gender Equity Action Plans committee, plan completed and executed., Member of NACDA, NADD, & CASE, Team Captain and Player Representative for Kansas State University Football, University Letterman 1986-1989, Two-time Academic All-Big Eight, Most Outstanding Freshman, All-Big Eight Freshman Team and Freshman All-American, Three-time Honorable Mention, All-Big Eight Coaches, 1989 Honorable Mention UPI All-Big Eight, American Football Coaches Association 2003-12