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| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Albertsen | Adam | 2010 | Men's and Women's Head Tennis Coach / Intramural Director | Adrian College |
| Allen | Rick | 1985 | Founder | Informed Athlete |
| Arrowsmith | Doug | 1994 | Assistant Director, Facilities | Iowa State University |
| Atterberg | Tim | 1998 | Associate General Manager | Learfield Sports, Cyclone Sports Properties - Iowa State University |
| Auer | Todd | 1994 | Assistant Football Coach (Defense) | Chadron State College |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Backes | Alex | 2009 | Residence Area Coordinator / Intramural Coordinator | Upper Iowa University |
| Bauman | Jason | 1991 | Associate Athletics Director | University of Virginia |
| Bennett | Shane | 2004 | Assistant Director Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, & Summer Camps | Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
| Bennett | Tena | 2000 | Associate Director - Operations and Maintenance | Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
| Bensley | Roseanne | 1983 | Associate Director Career Services | New Mexico State University |
| Benson | Carrie | 2002 | Consultant / Owner and Director of Development | Benson & Associates, LLC and St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association |
| Bernabe | Sam | President / General Manager | Iowa Cubs | |
| Bjork | Ross | 1996 | Director of Athletics | Western Kentucky University |
| Black | Laurie | 1988 | Athletic Eligibility Coordinator/Director of Commencement | Western Illinois University |
| Bonacker | Torsten | 1994 | Marketing Communications Manager | Dunlop Sport |
| Bresnahan | Mark | 2003 | Administrative Director - College of Motion Picture Arts | Florida State University |
| Bristol | Michael | 2002 | Assistant Soccer Coach | Florida State University |
| Brown | Scott | 2005 | Associate Director of Development - Intercollegiate Athletics | University of Iowa |
| Brown | Warren | 1997 | Senior Controller | Tishman Speyer Properties |
| Bubb | Paul | 2001 | Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs | Murray State University |
| Burg | Laura | 2007 | Coordinator for Intramurals | Northern Arizona University |
| Burns | John | 1989 | History Teacher | Williamsville North High School |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Campbell | Stan | 1975 | Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs / Director Campus Recreation | University of Nebraska - Lincoln |
| Carls | Katie | 2008 | Assistant Coordinator of Championships Presentation | NCAA |
| Carlson | Colby | 1999 | Asst Men's and Women's Tennis Coach | The College of St. Scholastica |
| Carrier | Lauren | 2008 | Recreation Specialist | Missouri City, Texas - Parks and Recreation |
| Cenci | Clarissa | 2009 | Product Manager Optics | Scott Sports SA (Switzerland) |
| Chadee | Mike | 2007 | Coordinator of Campus Activities | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center |
| Christensen | Karen | 1984 | Coach - Badminton / Figure Skating | Lynbrook High School / Winter Lodge |
| Christy | Greg | 1992 | President | Northwestern College (IA) |
| Clark, Jr. | Harold | 1993 | Talk Show Host | Clear Channel Radio / WYLD - FM |
| Clary | Ken | 1984 | Assistant General Manager of Operations | Bowling Green Hot Rods |
| Connors | Casey | 1996 | Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions | Western Illinois University |
| Costello | Leon | 2002 | Senior Associate Athletic Director | South Dakota State University |
| Crowley | Brian | 2008 | Personal Banker | JP Morgan Chase & Co |
| Cunningham | Jason | 2005 | Media Coordinator, Touring Series East | NASCAR |
| Cuplin | Matt | 2007 | Financial Advisor | Midwest Financial Group, Inc. |
| Currier | Cara | 1998 | Assistant Athletic Director / Head Volleyball Coach | University of St. Francis |
| Curry | Mike | 1987 | Social Studies Chairperson / Instructor | Aurora Central Catholic High School |
| Football Coach | University of St. Francis | |||
| Cushman | Ashley | 2006 | Assistant Director Media Relations | University of Texas |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Dalla Costa | Kathy | 1997 | Director of Communications | USTA Midwest Section |
| Damm | Amanda | 2010 | Account Coordinator for Miller Coors | GMR Marketing |
| Davis | Chris | 2001 | Associate Director of the C. Bascom Slemp Student Center | University of Virginia's College At Wise |
| Day | Kelly | 2006 | Regional Recreation Manager | Disney’s Port Orleans Resort & Downtown Disney |
| Denbeck | Debbie | 1982 | Philanthrophy Director | Creighton University |
| Dieckmann | Therron | 1999 | Executive Director | Ottawa (KS) Recreation Commission |
| Dirksen | Cory | 2003 | General Manager | Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings |
| Donohoe | Amanda | 2003 | Athletic Trainer | Vanderbilt Medical Center |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Earley | Darcy | 1998 | Coach/RtI Chair/Science Teacher | Hall High School |
| Ehlers | Mike | 2007 | Teacher / Coach | Fort Madison High School |
| Elser | Matthew | 2000 | Life Insurance & Annuity Trainer | Conseco Services |
| English | Alicia | 2011 | Ticket and Donor Manager | Oregon State University |
| Entwistle | Erin | 2004 | Engineer Project Flight Control Manager | Rockwell Collins |
| Espeset | Rick | 1993 | Director of Athletics / Head Baseball Coach | Manchester College |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Fan | Lawrence | 1978 | Sports Information Director | San Jose State University |
| Fink | Steve | 1984 | Assistant AD/Media Relations | University of South Carolina |
| Foote | Eric | 1998 | Senior Director, Business Development/Sales | CBS Sports |
| Ford | Bill | 2010 | Associate Director of Media Services | Southern Illinois University |
| Forsman | Carrie | 1999 | Director of Athletic Facilities | Northwestern University |
| Foster | Sierra | 2002 | Assistant Director, Ticketing Services | University of San Diego |
| Franke | Gary | 1992 | Vice-President of Ticket Sales | Round Rock Express Baseball Club |
| Frederick | Gwen | 1990 | Owner | Pub 500 |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Garza | Brian | Assistant Director, Ticket Sales | Chicago Cubs | |
| Gawason | Adam | 2004 | Head Baseball Coach | El Paso Community College |
| Gerlach | Greg | 1994 | General Manager | Learfield Sports - University of Minnesota Athletics/Gopher Radio |
| Gilland | Ashley | 2009 | Assistant Softball Coach | University of Northern Iowa |
| Gohlinghorst | Jaquelyne | 2007 | Physical Education Teacher | Galesburg District #205 |
| Gray | Gary | 1997 | Senior Associate Athletic Director - Compliance & Academic Services | University of Oregon |
| Green-Deutsch | Cindy | 2004 | Assistant Branch Manager | TCF Bank |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Hakes | Joe | 1980 | Director of Athletics and Recreation | Millikin University |
| Hall Dorothy | Dr. Leah | 1989 | Director of Campus Recreation | University of Alberta |
| Hamm | Steve | 1982 | Teacher / Athletic Director / Coach | Bourbonnais Junior High |
| Hinrichs | Nancy | 1984 | ||
| Hodges | Stephanie | 2006 | Registered Polysomnograph Technologist (RPSGT) | Saint Francis Hospital |
| Horras | Meghan | 2009 | Ticket Sales | Chicago Wolves Hockey Team |
| Hudgens | Ken | 1989 | COO-Motor Sports | Feld Entertainment |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Insana | Craig | 1983 | Senior Claims Adjuster | Allstate Insurance |
| Irwin | Erick | 2006 | Tournament Operations Coordinator | LPGA State Farm Classic |
| Irwin | Patrick | 2009 | Personal Trainer | 24 Hour Fitness |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Jackson | John | 2005 | Assistant General Manager | Savannah Sand Gnats Baseball Club |
| Jacobs | Kristin "Kiki" | 1992 | Associate Director of Athletics | Springfield College (Mass.) |
| Jansen | Karen | 1993 | Co-Owner | Sport Construction Midwest |
| Jay | Michael | 1989 | Teacher / Coach | St. Marys High School |
| Jennings | Jason | 1998 | Assistant General Manager | IMG College - Southeastern Conference |
| Jones | Chad | 2000 | Professor / Men's Basketball Coach | Lincoln Land Community College |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Kaefer | Greg | 1981 | Associate Director of Campus Recreation | University of Illinois - Chicago |
| Kane | Katie | 2008 | Associate Sports Information Director | West Virginia University |
| Kaplan, PhD | Lawrence | 1976 | Chairman / CEO | U.S. Autism & Asperger Association |
| Kelley | Brett | 2003 | Head Baseball Coach, CougarPlex Director, Physical Education Chair | Illinois Central College |
| Kelly | Dana | 2005 | Membership Services Associate | American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Kelly | Patricia E. | 1980 | BP Alliance & Revenue Manager | IBM |
| Kolb | Eric | 1991 | Production Director | Private Clubs Magazine |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Lachapelle, PhD | Chris | 1998 | Director of Sport Business and Management | Mercyhurst College |
| Lambright | Steven | 1984 | Director of Ticket Operations | University of Michigan |
| Leatherman | Rod | 2007 | Physical Education and Health Teacher | Rock Island High School |
| Leverenz | Larry | 1981 | Director of Athletic Training Education | Purdue University |
| Lockenour | Rene | 1987 | Senior Associate Director | Illinois State University Campus Recreation |
| Lopez | Sandra | 2004 | Business Development - National Events Manager | USA Swimming |
| Louthain | Rob | 2001 | General Manager | Indiana University Sports Properties |
| Lubbert | Natalie | 2007 | Director of Event Management | Game Day USA |
| Lukacs | Annette Rea | 1981 | Department Chair / Teacher | Fredericksburg Middle School |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| MacDonell | Milly | 2000 | Director of Campus Recreation | Western Illinois University |
| Mackey | Travis | 2000 | Director of Athletics | Geneseo High School |
| Maddock | John | 1978 | Associate Athletic Director - External Affairs | Canisius College |
| Mahoney | Elysia | 2006 | Director of Sport Management | Quincy University |
| Margenthaler | Matt | 2001 | Head Basketball Coach | Minnesota State University |
| Mateer | Dave | 1981 | Client Account Manager | Multi Ad Services, Inc. |
| Mattessich | Dino | 1977 | Senior Associate Athletic Director | University of Connecticut |
| Mattis | Nick | 2006 | Head Track and Cross Country Coach | De Anza |
| McFarland | Michael | 1994 | Associate Director of Athletics - Facilities and Event Operations | Bucknell University |
| McKay | Kym | 2008 | Head Volleyball Coach | Western Illinois University |
| McKellar | Gina | 1997 | Adapted Physical Education Specialist | Butte County (CA) Office of Education |
| McReynolds | Curt | 2004 | Executive Director | Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Township |
| Melnick | Vicki | 1997 | Athletic Academic Counselor | Ohio State University |
| Melz | Lisa | 1994 | Director of Athletic Academic Services - Senior Woman Administrator | Western Illinois University |
| Mette | Greg | 2006 | Associate Director of Communications | The Summit League |
| Monsen | Brian | 1998 | Campus Recreation Business Manager | Princeton University |
| Moran | Kevin | 1981 | Director of Specialty Sales F+W Media | US Playing Card Co |
| Morrow | Kris | 2009 | Ticket Services Representative | Indianapolis Indians |
| Moushon | Dan | 1989 | President | Can-Am League / American Association |
| Vice-President | Burlington Royals | |||
| Muno | Jim | 1988 | Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships | Chicago White Sox |
| Murphy | Julie | 1995 | Foundation Communications Director | Western Illinois University |
| Myers | Brad | 1988 | Business Teacher | Wauseon High School |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Nemeth | Andrew | 2003 | Project Analyst in Doctoral Operations | University of Phoenix, School of Advanced Studies |
| Newstat | Dave | 1984 | Branch Manager | Scottrade |
| Niedermeier | Tim | 2001 | Athletic Director / Teacher | Cabarrus County Schools - Cox Mill High School |
| Nixon | Norma | 1993 | Colonel | US Army Reserve Personnel Command |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Oblinger | Michael | 2007 | Director for Development | University of Nevada |
| O'Brien | Mike | 1987 | Director of Athletics | University of Toledo |
| O'Dowd | Dan | 1997 | Executive Director / Associate Athletic Director | University of Louisiana - Monroe Athletic Foundation |
| Ogata | Lauren | 2005 | Recreation Guest Service Manager | Disney's Pop Century and Caribbean Beach Resorts |
| Opon | David | 1981 | Assistant Professor | Joliet Junior College |
| Orban | Kathy | 1977 | Associate Athletic Director (Retired) | Western Illinois University |
| Osborne | Kari | 2009 | Assistant Director of Intramurals | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Panich | Matt | 2009 | Assistant Director of Recreational Sports; Facility and Membership Services | University of Illinois Springfield |
| Parker | Colin | 2007 | Sports Performance Specialist | EFT Sports Performance |
| Perniciaro | Mike | 1995 | Head Softball Coach | Wichita State University |
| Peterson | Kasey | 2004 | Adapted Physical Education Teacher | SEAPCO |
| Peterson | Michael | 1995 | Inventory Control Analyst | Sysco Asian Foods |
| Plummer | Troy | 1995 | Director of Athletics | Grand View University |
| Powell | Mark | 1991 | Director of Development | Lincoln Christian School Foundation |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Quelle | P. Renate | 1990 | Administrator | German Federal Foreign Office |
| Quillia | Paul | 2009 | Ticket Operations | Kane County Cougars |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Reber | Tom | 1983 | Associate Vice President for Student Affairs | Texas A&M University |
| Reed | Kristin | 2001 | ||
| Reifert | Scott | 1989 | Senior Vice President of Communications | Chicago White Sox |
| Roslien | John | 1987 | Associate Professor | Central College |
| Ruehle | Jason | 2006 | Assistant Director for Facilities and Aquatics - Campus Recreation | Western Illinois University |
| Ryerson | Andrew | 2008 | Director of Facilities and Events | Rice University Athletics |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Sandner | Dierk | 1992 | Global Head of Business Execution | Thomson Reuters |
| Sands | Jeffery | 1997 | Math / Physical Education Teacher, Golf and Basketball Coach | Eddyville-Blakesburg Jr / Sr High School |
| Santiago | Jesus | 2008 | Assistant Director of Aquatics and Facilities | University of Southern California - Recreational Sports |
| Sarra | Jim | 1993 | Deputy Athletics Director | University of Texas-San Antonio |
| Scherer | Mark | 1998 | Head Men's Basketball Coach | Elmhurst College |
| Schlesinger | Derek | 2009 | Account Executive | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Schleusner | Luke | 2004 | Assistant Football Coach | Minnesota State University |
| Schmidt | Paul | 1975 | Principal (retired) | Jefferson Junior High School |
| Schmidt | Jim | 1981 | Director of Athletics | University of Illinois at Chicago |
| Schmitz | Gene | 1996 | Director of Rehabilitation | Pella Regional Health Center |
| Schmulbach | Thomas | 1984 | Assistant Professor / Sports Events and Athletic Operations Manager | Augustana College |
| Schneberger | Adam | 2011 | Assistant Director of Annual Giving | Stanford University |
| Schoon | Frieda | 2001 | Artist | Self-Employed |
| Schroeder | Barbara | 1978 | Director of Athletics | Regis University |
| Seibring | Ron | 1982 | Director of Sport Facilities & Campus Recreation | St. Cloud State University |
| Sergesketter | Steve | 1994 | Director of Athletics / Teacher | Freeburg Community High School |
| Shimmin | Kari | 2000 | Head Volleyball Coach | Monmouth College |
| Sims | Ashley | 2007 | Head Softball Coach / Assistant Volleyball Coach | Knox College |
| Smith | Jennifer | 1999 | Director of WTT Recreational Tournaments | World TeamTennis |
| Smith, PhD | Maurice | 1997 | Assistant Principal / Assistant Soccer Coach | Prince Edward School |
| Sowers | Steve | 2007 | Director of Marketing - Coordinator of Group Sales and Special Events | Southern Illinois University Athletics Department |
| Spelman | Amy | 1998 | Director of Alumni Programs | Western Illinois University |
| Spencer | Charles | Professor | Western Illinois University | |
| Stellick | Dave | 1995 | Director - National Accounts | Reebok International |
| Stephens | Michael | 1994 | Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing, Licensing, and Concessions | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Sterner | Holli | 2009 | Paraprofessional - Autism Program | Sycamore Community School District |
| Stevenson | Michael | 1991 | Assistant Track and Field Coach | Purdue University |
| Stockwell | Joel | 2009 | Teacher / Varsity Wrestling Coach | RISD#41 |
| Stoulil | Derick | 2008 | Assistant Director of Promotions and Advertising | Purdue University |
| Strigkas | Athanassios | 1998 | Associate Professor - Sport Management | Indiana State University |
| Strom | Jerry | 1981 | Director of Men's Basketball Operations | University of Iowa |
| Sturtewagen | Jared | 2000 | Director of Donor Services | Iowa State University |
| Supple | Benard | 2001 | Corporate Events Director | American Heart Association |
| Swanson | Brian | 2000 | Director of Athletics | Cal Poly Pomona |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Tarachow | Steve | 1989 | Group Ticket Sales Manager | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Thomas | Mike | 1986 | Director of Athletics | University of Illinois |
| Thompson | Paul | 1996 | Executive Director | United Way of McLeod County |
| Timm | Dan | 1979 | Associate Faculty Associate | University of Wisconsin |
| Timmons | JT | 2002 | Director of Recreational Sports | University of Illinois Springfield |
| Touchette | Martin | 2004 | Assistant Editor / Sports Editor | Daily Review Atlas |
| Touney | Shawn | 2004 | Media Relations Coordinator | Kane County Cougars |
| Tribble | Stephen | 1995 | Major | United States Army |
| Triveline | Don | 1977 | Vice President for Institutional Sales and Development | Lee Munder Capital Group |
| Tylicki | Richard | 1993 | Director of Stadium Operations | Binghamton Mets Baseball Club, Inc. |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Van Sloten | Dustin | 2001 | Assistant Director for Sport Programs - Campus Recreation | Western Illinois University |
| VanAcker | Brian | 2001 | Organizational Manager | Chicago Area Runners Association |
| Vandermoon | Scott | 2006 | Assistant Director of Student Employment and Development | DePaul University |
| VanMeter | Elizabeth | 2009 | Ticket Sales Coordinator | St. Louis Rams |
| Veenhof | Merle | 1985 | Vocational Director | Community Counseling Services, Bradfield-Leary Cntr. |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Wandtke | Amanda | 2004 | Director of Coaching | High Country Soccer Association |
| Warner | Andrew | 1982 | President | Warner Sports Promotions Inc. |
| Washo | John | 2003 | Assistant Director of Intramurals/Outdoor Adventure | DePaul University |
| Watson | Harold | 2007 | Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and External Relations | Knox College |
| Wayne | James | 2006 | Competitive Programs Coordinator - Campus Recreation | Illinois State University |
| Weiler | Eric | 1998 | Director of Annual Giving | Kirkwood Community College Foundation |
| Welker | Gavin | 2010 | none | none |
| Wenzel | Nancy | 1998 | Assistant Women's Track Coach | Rice University |
| White | Shawn Morrison | 1995 | Boot Camp Instructor / Owner | YMCA / A Bucket Load of Fun |
| Wilde | Chip | 1994 | Head Men's Basketball Coach / Asst. Professor of Physical Education | Eureka College |
| Wissmiller | Brock | 2009 | Assistant Athletic Director for External Affairs | Upper Iowa University |
| Wright | Douglas | 1997 | Assistant Vice President of Athletic Development | Drexel University |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Yeast | Judy | 1981 | Associate Director of Campus Recreation | Western Illinois University |
| Young | Stephen | 1981 | Director of Physical Education and Athletics | Chappaqua Central School District |
| Last Name | First Name | Year Grad. | Title | Organization |
| Zakowski | Paul | 1995 | Associate Dean / Director of Athletics | College of DuPage |
| Zarrella | Cory | 2008 | Athletic Center Assistant Manager | Quinsigamond Community College |
| Zierfuss | Dan | 2009 | Head Track and Field Cross Country Coach | Knox College |
| Zum Mallen | Jan | 1989 | Physical Education Teacher | Geneseo High School |
