Dirk Katstra

Executive Director

Dirk Katstra was named the executive director of the Virginia Athletics Foundation in 1996 after serving for four years as director of annual giving for the Foundation. He also serves as Associate Director of Athletics for External Affairs which includes supervision of the Ticket Office and Media Relations.

Katstra, from Stilwell, Kan., is a 1991 graduate of U.Va. with a degree in sports management. A member of the Cavalier basketball team from 1987 to 1991, Katstra played on three NCAA Tournament teams at Virginia and was a senior captain on the 1990-91 squad. The Cavaliers advanced to the finals of the 1989 NCAA Southeast Regional Tournament against Michigan during Katstra’s sophomore season.

Before joining the Virginia Athletics Foundation staff in 1992, Katstra served an internship with the athletics department’s promotions and marketing office, and had administrative responsibilities with the men’s basketball program.

Katstra is married to the former Michelle Massie of Charlottesville. The couple has two sons, Austin and Ryan and a daughter, Ryleigh. Katstra’s father, the late Richard Katstra, lettered as a member of the U.Va. basketball team in 1963 and 1964.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “Getting to know the donors and why they support Virginia Athletics.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment as a player: the 1989 Men’s Basketball win over Oklahoma to go to the Elite 8.

Favorite U.Va. sports moment as a fan: the 1995 football win over Florida State University and the 2011 Baseball win over UC-Irvine to advance to the College World Series.

Three words to describe the VAF: Dedicated, Rewarding and Fun

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Durty Nelly’s for lunch and the Downtown Grill for dinner.

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Barry Parkhill

Associate Director of Athletics for Development

Barry Parkhill was appointed the associate director of athletics for development in 1998. He previously served dual roles as director of alumni development for the U.Va. Alumni Association and director of capital projects for athletics. Before that, he spent three years as associate director of regional development in U.Va.’s Office of Development.

Parkhill’s first association with the University began in the fall of 1969 when he enrolled as a scholarship basketball player. From 1970-73, he established himself as one of the greatest all-purpose guards in Atlantic Coast Conference history. He was named the ACC Basketball Player of the Year and ACC Athlete of the Year as a junior in 1972 after leading the conference in scoring. Virginia posted a 21-7 record that season and advanced to postseason play (NIT) for the second time in school history. Following his senior season, the two-time All-American was a first-round draft choice by both the Virginia Squires of the American Basketball Association and the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association.

The second player in school history to have his jersey number (#40) retired, Parkhill earned his bachelor’s degree in education from U.Va. in 1973. He then played three seasons in the ABA, first with the Squires and later with the St. Louis Spirits. He returned to his alma mater in 1977 to serve as a graduate assistant coach under former head coach Terry Holland.

In the following years, Parkhill was the head basketball coach at The College of William and Mary (1984-87) and St. Michael’s College (1989-90). In between those two head coaching positions, he worked as a consultant with Blue Cross & Blue Shield Insurance Company. He served as an assistant coach at William and Mary from 1978-83 under his brother Bruce and at the Naval Academy from 1990-92.

He and his wife, Pat, have a son, Chris, daughter and son-in-law, Jill and David Kavanagh and 4 grandkids, Dylan, Michael, Treeki and Andrew.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “Having great relationships with people who care and support the University and U.Va athletics.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: Men’s Basketball 50-49 win over South Carolina (when they were still in the ACC) in 1971 and Football’s first victory over Florida State University at Scott Stadium in 1995.

Three words to describe the VAF: Financing Virginia Athletics

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: “There are many great restaurants in Charlottesville, but my favorite place to eat is at home, my wife Pat is a great cook.

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Jessica French Armistead

Suites and Events Director

Jessica French Armistead joined the Foundation in September 2004. Jessica leads the Suites and Events Team and oversees suite operations at Scott Stadium, Davenport Field and the John Paul Jones Arena. She and her team are also responsible for planning and implementing athletics events including sport reunions, sport-specific fundraisers, spring social tours, facility dedications and special celebrations.

The Stanardsville, Va. native earned a bachelor’s degree in English from U.Va. in May 2003. As an undergraduate, she worked as a student assistant in the football office, assisting in all phases of the operation. Jessica is married to Justin Armistead.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “Having the opportunity to get to support all of the U.Va sports, especially because it’s my alma mater.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: Baseball’s 2009 Super Regional win in Oxford to go to the College World Series.

Three words to describe the VAF: Committed, Passionate and Generous

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Bodo’s Bagels for lunch and Mellow Mushroom for dinner.

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Dillon Boggs

Annual Giving Assistant

Dillon Boggs joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in September of 2012. His main focus is on the membership and benefits program for donors at the Contributor, Sabre, Wahoo, Cavalier and Coaches Club giving levels. Dillon also assists with parking and seating allocation for football and men's basketball.

Dillon, a native of Marietta, Ga., attended Gardner-Webb University and transferred to Georgetown College where he earned his degree in Business Management. Dillon was a four-year letterwinner and Academic All-American in basketball.

Before joining the VAF, he worked for the University of Kentucky where he assisted with seating and parking assignments for football and men's basketball as well as donor stewardship and retention. Dillon also helped coordinate donor events and game day operations.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: Being able work within a devoted athletics department at such a prestigious academic university. The University of Virginia hires elite coaches, recruits exceptional student-athletes and has a passionate fan base.

Favorite UVa sports moment: Cheering on the UVa men's basketball team as they defeated No. 3 Duke 73-68 on February 28, 2013. It was amazing to see the team and fans celebrating the 11-year anniversary of their last victory over a top five team by storming the court.

Three words to describe the VAF: Member-centric, Committed and Striving

Favorite Charlottesville Restaurant: Food Of All Nations for lunch

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Marilyn Coates

Suites and Events Coordinator

Marilyn Coates joined the Foundation in March 2011. She assists with all Foundation events and the administration of the suites at Scott Stadium, Davenport Field and John Paul Jones Arena.

A native of Danville, Va., Coates earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations and sports communication from James Madison University in 2008. After graduation, she spent two and a half years working as an event planner for the Office of the Dean of Students at U.Va. She received a certificate in Meeting and Event Planning from U.Va. in 2009.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “Having a direct impact on student-athletes and their experiences at the Unviversity of Virginia, particularly through the different events we plan and host.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: Baseball’s 2011 win over UC-Irvine in Super Regionals to go to the College World Series.

Three words to describe the VAF: Dynamic, Diversified and Determined

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Eppie’s

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Lo Davis

Assistant Director

Lo Davis joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in January 2010 and works with donors in Martinsville, Danville, Fredericksburg in-state and out-of-state areas including South Carolina, Texas, Michigan and Maryland. In addition, he works closely with the men’s and women’s lacrosse and track & field/cross country programs.

Davis graduated from U.Va. in 1991 with a degree in Rhetoric and Communications. While a student at the University, he was a member of the baseball team for two years and participated in JV basketball. His professional career has been focused primarily in sales, marketing and client services. Since 2003, he has been an owner and operator of Five Star Industrial and Business Supply in Charlottesville.

Prior to returning to Charlottesville, he worked for nine years as Vice President of Catch 84 Inc., the marketing arm for former U.Va. football standout and Detroit Lions All-Pro Wide Receiver, Herman Moore, and other professional athletes in Detroit. In this capacity, he served as business manager, handled appearances, marketing events and contract negotiations.

Lo and his wife Sandra have two children: Eric and Nia. Lo also has a daughter Olivia who resides in Cape Coral, Florida.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “Getting to work with the coaches and student-athletes.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: The 1995 Cavalier football win over Florida State University and Ralph Sampson’s last home game at U-Hall against the University of Maryland.

Three words to describe the VAF: Dedicated, Loyal and Driven.

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Sakura

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Elizabeth Harrell

Stewardship and Campaign Manager

Elizabeth Harrell joined the Foundation in April 2006 as the Suites and Events Coordinator. Elizabeth became the Stewardship and Campaign Manager in February 2011. She is responsible for planning and implementing all aspects of stewardship and campaign correspondence for the Foundation.

Harrell, a native of Richmond, Va., earned a bachelor’s degree in religious studies and a master’s degree in teaching from U.Va. in January 2006. As an undergraduate, she interned with the athletics department’s promotions and marketing office.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “Working with a great staff and meeting fans and alumni who are extremely passionate about U.Va.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: The 2003 U.Va football win over Virginia Tech. This was the last game I attended in the stands as a student. It was a great win and, along with the whole student-section, I rushed the field.

Three words to describe the VAF: Dedicated, Conscientious and Festive

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Take it Away for Lunch and Maya for Dinner

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Jody Harris

Office Administrator

Jody Harris joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in November 2006. She serves as receptionist and is a member of the administrative support team. She assists with donor database management and gift processing, administers the Car Dealer Program, is editor for the Cavalier Corner and is responsible for the acknowledgement of the endowed scholarship recipients.

Harris, an Albemarle County native, graduated from Mary Washington College. In 2006, she moved back to the area after seven years in Texas, where she was state licensed in Property and Casualty for a State Farm agent in Austin. Her work experience includes marketing, sales and customer service.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “The relationships and friendships that I have formed with our donors and my co-workers.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: The 2011 Baseball Super Regional game when U.Va beat UC-Irvine in the bottom of the ninth inning. U.Va rallied with a 3-2 win and advanced to the College World Series.

Three words to describe the VAF: Professional, Dedicated and Enthusiastic.

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Bonefish Grill

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Connie Harrison

Director of Administrative Operations

Connie Harrison joined the University community in 1970 and has been with the athletics program since 1985. She transitioned from Virginia Football to the Virginia Athletics Foundation in August 1991.

Harrison serves as assistant to the Executive Director and liaison for the Board of Trustees. She oversees all graphic and web design projects, including content development and coordination of designers, printers and mailhouses. Harrison serves on the goal setting and strategic planning teams and is part of the interview team for new staff. Additionally, she is involved in various special projects for the Foundation, manages the administrative support team and coordinates the orientation of new staff.

She is married to George Harrison and has two sons, Kent and Kyle, and a stepson Andy.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “Knowing that I have some small part in helping young individuals receive an excellent education, while at the same time, being able to compete in a sport they love under the guidance of some extraordinary coaching staffs.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: The Cavalier’s stunning football win over Florida State on November 2, 1995.

Three words to describe the VAF: Dedicated, Relational and Caring.

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Tavola

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Jim Harshaw

Assistant Director

Jim Harshaw joined the Foundation in August 2012 and works with donors in Richmond and Roanoke, Va. and out-of-state areas including Florida and Georgia. In addition, he works closely with wrestling program.

A native of Cranberry Township, PA, Jim received his B.S. in Environmental Science and Master of Teaching in Secondary Science from the University of Virginia in 1999 and was an All-American wrestler and three-time ACC Champion. He most recently was a sales representative with Grand Classroom. Jim founded Riot Sports Marketing, which is a local consulting firm specializing in marketing, fund-raising and communications for small businesses, non-profit organizations and athletic organizations. He recently resigned as executive director of the Cavalier Wrestling Club. He was a former assistant wrestling coach at Virginia (2000-2002) before taking the head wrestling coach position at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania (2002-2004).

Jim and his wife Allison have three children: Jesse, Elliana and Wyatt.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “My favorite thing about working at VAF is how quickly our donors go from being an acquaintance to being a friend because of our shared passion for the Cavaliers. There's a strong sense that we are all in this together and doing our part, as employees and as donors, to be among the greatest at what we do anywhere in the country.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: Being a part of the U.Va Wrestling coaching staff when we won the 2010 ACC Championship, the first for the program in over 30 years. Having been teammates with Coach Garland in the late '90's, we had been so close to winning the title several times but fell just short. Finally winning the ACC title with an unbelievably gifted group of wrestlers led by a good friend and former teammate in Coach Garland made this moment especially memorable.

Three words to describe the VAF: Purposeful, Mission-driven and Fun

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Bella’s

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Peter Kilburn

Associate Director

Peter Kilburn joined the staff of the Virginia Athletics Foundation in May 2005. He assists with the fund-raising efforts for the annual campaign and with major gift development. His territories include Richmond and Southwest Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois, New York, and Connecticut.

Kilburn has held a number of key development-related positions at U.Va. Just prior to joining the Foundation, he served as the director of donor development for the Miller Center Foundation. Prior to that, he was director of medical alumni development for the U.Va. Health Systems Foundation. Kilburn held numerous corporate leadership positions throughout the world before moving to Charlottesville in 1999.

He and his wife Natalie have two grown children and three grandsons.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “The interaction and relationships we have with our supporters.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: Sean Singletary’s game winning basket against Duke in the John Paul Jones Arena in 2007.

Three words to describe the VAF: Commitment to Excellence.

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Duner’s

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Kristie Kintner

Donor Services Coordinator

Kristie Kintner joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation staff in June of 2002. An integral part of the Foundation’s donor services program, she coordinates football and basketball parking and ticketing and serves as the liaison for individual game requests for tickets and parking. Additionally, she provides administrative support for the development team and assists with special events and donor stewardship.

Prior to joining the staff, Kintner and her husband, Nathan, moved to the Charlottesville area from Central Pennsylvania. She worked for two years as the executive assistant and CAD designer for Commonwealth Recreation, Inc., a local playground and skate park distributor. The couple has a son, Walker.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “Working with my VAF co-workers and donors. I enjoy the family-oriented dynamic the VAF has and that everyone works towards a common goal.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: The 2005 football win against Florida State.

Three words to describe the VAF: Family, Committed and Fun

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: The Bonefish Grill

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Donna Mahan

Director of Financial Operations

Donna Mahan, CPA, joined the Foundation in January 2008 and serves as the Director of Financial Operations. She is responsible for all budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting activities consistent with applicable policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.

A native of Virginia Beach, Mahan moved to Charlottesville in 2000. She previously worked for seven years as an audit manager with the largest regional public accounting firm in Central Virginia. Prior to relocating to Charlottesville, she worked with a public accounting firm in Norfolk for eight years. She was voted by her peers as a Super CPA for five consecutive years as recognized by Virginia Business magazine. She is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

She and her husband Jeff have two sons, Jeff, Jr. and Shane.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “I enjoy being involved in the heart of the University that is Virginia Athletics.

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: The 2011 Baseball win over UC-Irvine to advance to the College World Series.”

Three words to describe the VAF: Dedicated, Hard-working and Committed

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Hamilton’s at First and Main

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Margaret Fisher

Office Administrator

Margaret Fisher joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in April 2013. She is responsible for providing donor customer service and administrative support for members of the development team. She coordinates men's basketball ticketing and parking for the Foundation, and is involved with database management and reporting functions.

Fisher, originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, graduated from Randolph Macon College in 2008 where she was an All-Academic Women's Lacrosse player.

Prior to joining the VAF staff, Fisher served as an Event Specialist in Test Center Planning for CFA Institute in Charlottesville.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: "The opportunity to work with college student-athletes, donors who are committed to the experience that student-athletes have at the University and co-workers who believe in the mission of the Foundation makes VAF a wonderful place to work."

Three words to describe the VAF: Enthusiastic, Dedicated and Supportive

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Mellow Mushroom

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Chelsea Shine

Annual Giving Assistant

Chelsea Shine joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in August 2012 as a development intern and began her role as annual giving assistant in May 2013. Chelsea works closely with the development team focusing on the membership and benefits program for donors at the Contributor, Sabre, Wahoo, Cavalier and Coaches Club giving levels and oversees the Cavaliers for Life program, coordinating the fundraising effort for former student-athletes. She also assists with parking and seating allocation for football and men's basketball.

In addition, Shine serves as a color analyst for the Raycom Sports Network and the ACC Digital Network covering ACC women’s basketball games.

Shine, a native of Wayne, PA, is a 2012 graduate of the University with a B.A. in Sociology. She was a four-year member of the women's basketball team, serving as captain in 2010 and 2011. During her fourth year, she completed an internship through the University as an on-air personality responsible for producing and delivering Virginia football game recaps, sports updates, post-game interviews and public service announcements alongside WINA Sports Director Jay James.

In her free time, Shine is involved in the Virginia Basketball Academy (VABA) and serves as supervisor of the girl’s league. Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “Getting to be a part of a great group of people; the VAF staff, the donors and the athletics staff, who work tirelessly to support the student-athletes and Virginia athletics as a whole."

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: Women’s basketball overtime win against the University of Tennessee in 2011. JPJ was full of the most electric crowd I have ever played in front of.

Three words to describe the VAF: Commitment, Support and Sacrifice

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Flaming Wok

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Michael Speight

Annual Giving Assistant

A native of Bethesda, Md., Michael Speight joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in January 2011 after completing his master’s in business administration and sports administration at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. While at Ohio, Speight was the Assistant Director of Development with the Ohio Bobcat Club, overseeing the Bobcat Representative Program and the Bobcat Club priority point system.

He works closely with the development team, focusing on the membership and benefits program for donors at the Contributor, Sabre, Wahoo, Cavalier and Coaches Club giving levels. He also assists with parking and seating allocation for football and men's basketball.

Speight spent time at the University of Virginia before completing his degree in economics at Maryland in 2008. Prior to enrolling at Ohio University, he completed a fellowship with the Huskie Athletic Scholarship Fund at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “The interactions with student-athletes overall.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: Sean Singletary’s shot to beat Duke to share the regular season ACC championship in 2007.

Three words to describe the VAF: Supportive, Reliable and Consistent

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Continental Divide

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Casey Steffan

Assistant Director

Casey Steffan joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in September 2009. She works with donors in the Mid-Shenandoah, Northern Virginia and Richmond areas of Virginia along with those in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. She works with the field hockey, women’s soccer, women’s basketball, softball, cheerleading and dance, and women’s tennis teams.

Casey graduated from U.Va in 2009 with a degree in government. She was a three-time letter winner on Virginia’s softball team. Her father is also a U.Va. graduate and was a member of the baseball team.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “The relationships with donors, student-athletes and coaches.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: The 2011 baseball win over UC-Irvine to go to the College World Series

Three words to describe the VAF: Passionate, Dedicated and Enthusiastic

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Mas Tapas

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Heather Troudt

Associate Director

Heather Troudt joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in September 2002. She is responsible for fund-raising efforts in Washington, D.C., and the Winchester, Tidewater, and Franklin areas of Virginia along with the states of Colorado, Nevada, Minnesota and California.

She graduated in 1992 from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. As an undergraduate, Troudt competed for four years on the swimming team and was a two-time captain. In 1990, she was named the Big West Conference Swimmer of the Year as she led UNLV to conference titles in both 1990 and 1991.

She worked for the UNLV Athletic Department for eight years as a business office specialist and human resource coordinator. From 2000 until her arrival in Charlottesville in 2002, Troudt worked as the Assistant Director of Development for the University of Nevada-Reno.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “As a former student-athlete, I love being involved in college athletics and helping young women and men live their dreams of being a student-athlete at one of the finest Universities in the country.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: I have many favorite U.Va. sports moments, but the two moments I will always cherish are the 2009 Men's Soccer NCAA Championship win over Akron and the 2011 Women's Swimming ACC Championship.

Three words to describe the VAF: Support, Achievement and People

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Mono Loco

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Ryan White

Associate Director

Ryan White joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in August 2002. His responsibilities include assisting with the annual and major gift development. He serves as the Foundation’s primary contact for ticketing and parking for football and men’s basketball.

White works with donors in the Richmond, Petersburg, Culpeper, Madison and Orange areas of Virginia, as well as Arizona, Kentucky, North Carolina and West Virginia. He also works closely with donors who choose to directly support the men’s golf, women’s golf and rowing programs.

White graduated from N.C. State in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in communication. He spent the following year as an intern with the N.C. State Wolfpack Club.

He and his wife Kelly have two children, Matthew and Lily.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “Knowing that we help provide one of the best student-athlete experiences in college athletics.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: The Cavalier’s bottom of the 9th inning comeback win over UC-Irvine in the Super Regional to advance to the College World Series.

Three words to describe the VAF: College, Athletics and Fundraising

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Bodo’s Bagels for breakfast and the Downtown Grille for dinner

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JoAnn Willis

Office Administrator

JoAnn Willis returned to the Virginia Athletics Foundation in June 2011, having been part of the VAF team from 1992-1998. She is responsible for providing donor customer service and has administrative responsibilities that include database management, support for directors and special event ticketing at John Paul Jones Arena. Additionally, she assists with the overall assignment of tickets and parking for football and basketball.

Willis is a 1990 graduate of the University of Mary Washington.

She and her husband Scott have four children—Zac, Rachel, Jacob and Matthew.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “The people I interact with on a daily basis and getting to be a part of the high-standards represented by athletics.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: The time you get to spend with family and friends at athletics events and tailgating.

Three words to describe the VAF: Energetic, Service-oriented and Inviting.

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Bodo’s Bagels

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Joan Wilson

Gift Accounting Manager

Joan Wilson joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation staff in March 1992 and is responsible for all gift accounting and reporting. A native of South Carolina, Wilson moved to Charlottesville in 1982 after receiving her bachelor’s degree in English from Salem College. She also worked briefly at the Foundation in the fall of 1982.

Her responsibilities include all gift reporting, matching gift submittals, statements, acknowledgements, and receipts. In addition to these duties, Wilson also produces the monthly gift reports that track all fund raising progress.

Wilson is married to Mic Wilson, Executive Director of Kappa Sigma International Fraternity, and they have a son, Teddy.

Favorite reason for working at the Virginia Athletics Foundation: “Knowing how many young people we help to achieve a U.Va degree.”

Favorite U.Va. sports moment: The first time we beat Florida State in football in 1995.

Three words to describe the VAF: Service-oriented, Team players and Hardworking

Favorite Charlottesville restaurant: Duner’s

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Lo Davis

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Elizabeth Harrell

Jody Harris

Connie Harrison

Jim Harshaw

Peter Kilburn

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Barry Parkhill

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Dirk Katstra

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Dillon Boggs

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Marilyn Coates

Suites and Events Coordinator

Lo Davis

Assistant Director

Elizabeth Harrell

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Jody Harris

Office Administrator

Connie Harrison

Director of Administrative Operations

Jim Harshaw

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Peter Kilburn

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Kristie Kintner

Donor Services Coordinator

Donna Mahan

Director of Financial Operations

Margaret Fisher

Office Administrator

Chelsea Shine

Annual Giving Assistant

Michael Speight

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Casey Steffan

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Heather Troudt

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Ryan White

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