Began at Western: March of 2020
Summary of Current Role:
Willis also oversees priority seating, parking and sales for football, hockey, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball.
In addition to these duties he recruits and manages an active portfolio of Bronco Athletic Fund Ambassadors which help raise funds each year in support of Bronco Student-Athletes.
Career History:
WMU Athletics :: Associate Director Bronco Athletic Fund; Assistant AD for Athletics Advancement (2022 – 2023)
WMU Athletics :: Associate Director Bronco Athletic Fund (2020 – 2022)
Kansas State :: Development Assistant for the Ahearn Fund (2018 – 2020)
Western Kentucky :: Development Assistant (2017 – 2018)
Western Kentucky :: Student Involvement Assistant (2016 – 2017)
Western Kentucky :: Executive Director, WKU Red Wave (2015 – 2016)
Career Highlights:
Willis led the transition of the Mike Gary Athletic Fund to the Bronco Athletic Fund in 2020 through the creation of a revamped annual fund strategy, creation of new membership benefits, events, and experiences.
At Kansas State he secured more than $110,000 in capital gifts in support of the Bill Snyder Family Stadium through in-person solicitations.
Education:
Western Kentucky :: Master of Business Administration & Data Analytics (2018)
Western Kentucky :: Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and Minor in Business Administration (2016)
