< Previous118 University of Louisville n gocards.com T he Louisville area owes its existence to the Falls of the Ohio, the only place where the 981-mile Ohio River flows over bedrock. The falls were a rapids where the river dropped about 27 feet in three miles, usually blocking passage by boat. Early explorers recognized the strategic impor- tance of the Falls. George Rogers Clark established the first settlement there in 1778, to use as a base of his invasion of British territory in Southern Illinois and Indiana. Two years later that settle- ment became Louisville -- named for King Louis XVI of France, who was supporting the American Revolution. Louisville quickly became a vital transporta- tion center for the young nation. Ports were established above and below the Falls. Passengers and freight moved overland around the rapids. Trails and roads connected the ports to inland settlements in Kentucky and Indiana. The steam- boat brought prosperity and growth to the area; by 1850, Louisville was the 10th-largest city in the nation. In the decades that followed, railroads greatly improved connections with cities throughout the nation, and Louisville became known as the “Gateway to the South.” Businesses and indus- tries were attracted by the strong and convenient transportation network and Louisville became an industrial center. In recent years, the economy of the Louisville area has shifted from a heavy reliance on industry to an increasing emphasis on services, including earning a worldwide reputation as a transporta- tion and distribution center. Once again, location is a key factor. Louisville is located near the center of the eastern half of the contiguous 48 states, with nearly half of the nation’s consumer markets within a 500-mile radius. The climate is mild enough that Louisville’s airport is rarely closed because of weather. Climate, location and a good transportation system helped convince United Parcel Service to establish its national hub in Louisville in the early 1980s. UPS, in turn, is attracting businesses that depend on fast and efficient transportation of their goods to other parts of the nation and throughout the world. The Kentucky Center for the Arts is one of the nation’s premier performing arts facilities, hous- ing three spacious theatres. Sports, including UofL athletics, are an important facet of life in the Louisville area. Churchill Downs has hosted three Breeders’ Cups and continues its traditional Run For The Roses -- the Kentucky Derby -- the first Saturday each May. The 1996, 2000, 2014 and 2024 PGA Championships were staged at Valhalla Golf Course in eastern Jefferson County, which was also the site of the 2008 Ryder Cup international competition. The Louisville Bats, the triple-A baseball team of the Cincinnati Reds, have drawn over 1 million fans to games in a single season with Slugger Field stationed on the downtown riverfront. Over 140 public parks, 20 public golf courses and 226 public tennis courts also provide outdoor entertainment. Yet even though Louisville has changed through the years, it still has the flavor and gentleness of a Southern town. The Belle of Louisville steamboat still paddles its way up and down the Ohio River daily, mint juleps are still served under an old oak tree during the hot and muggy summers and fish- ing in the many lakes and rivers of Louisville and surrounding counties is still a favorite pastime. Another favorite in Louisville is trying to figure out the correct pronunciation of the city. So if you’re a tourist, don’t say Louie-ville or Lewis-ville. Natives claim it’s Lou-a-vuhl. Either way, Louis- ville is still the same happy place. "The Ville" has been labeled as the Best College Sports Town in America Cardinal fans participate in a rally at Fourth Street Live!, a downtown entertainment area.Louisville Quick Facts Louisville, Kentucky n Metropolitan area size: 2,179 square miles (includes eight neighboring counties). n Population: approximately 1.28 million, the nation’s 16th-largest urban area in population. n Median Age: 37.6 nWeather: average annual rainfall is 46 inches; average summer/fall temperature is 84 degrees; winter/spring temp. is 64. nLouisville ranks among the top 50 convention cities in the United States. Louisville hosts more than 24 million visits annually for an estimated economic impact of $1.6 billion. n Louisville is home to legendary Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, known as “the greatest two minutes in sports.” nThe Jefferson County Public School System is the nation’s 29th largest public school system, with over 96,000 students. nLouisville’s top local manufacturers: Ford Motor Company, General Electric Company, Publishers Printing Company, Brown-Forman Corp. n Kentucky Harvest, which collects surplus food to feed the homeless and needy, started in Louisville and spawned the national USA Harvest. n The area’s largest private employer is UPS, the worldwide shipping business which uses Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport as a hub. Louisville’s airport ranks third in the U.S. – and sixth in the world –in tons of air freight handled. n Hillerich & Bradsby’s Louisville Slugger baseball bats are a hit at ballparks. n Listed in “Best Small Cities in the U.S.” by National Geographic (2018). nA “Top 15 City for Affordable Living” by Forbes (2018). nA “Top Digital City” by Digital Communities and e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government. n One of the “Top Cities to Visit in 2019” by TripAdvisor (2019). nAmong the Top 10 “Best Cities For Families” by Parenting Magazine (2011). nThird among “Top 30 City for Young Entrepreneurs” by Livability.com (2012). n One of the Top 10 Cities for Obtaining a Job by USA Today (2017). nOne of the Top 10 Coolest U.S. Citites by Forbes (2018). n Top 10 “Bike Friendly City” by USA Today. nAmong top cities for college graduates (12th) by SmartAsset (2020). nAmong 15 best cities in the world for food, according to The Culture Trip (2016). Churchill Downs Muhammad Ali Center Louisville Slugger Museum gocards.com n University of Louisville 119 120 University of Louisville n gocards.com Dr. Kim Schatzel President University of Louisville D r. Kim Schatzel became the 19th President of the University of Louisville on Feb- ruary 1st, 2023. She leads the $1.6 bil- lion University enterprise that extends to include an affiliated $2.5 billion health care sys- tem with a focus on integrity, accountability, transparency, and advancing UofL’s impact and national pre- eminence. President Schatzel is one of only 2% of university presidents nationwide with extensive corporate and entrepreneurial C-suite experience. Her path to academic leadership may be unique but has proven to be highly effective in expanding relationships with business partners, legislative leaders, and the philanthropic community. In her previous role as its President, Tow- son University (TU) experienced unprecedented growth and became Maryland’s second largest university and the largest university – public or private – in the Greater Baltimore region. Dur- ing her tenure, she generated support for more than $1 billion in capital investments in campus infrastructure and facilities, the largest in the University’s 166-year history. Dr. Schatzel led TU to an impressive 72% six-year graduation rate and became one of only a handful of universi- ties nationally where African American, Latinx, and Pell-eli- gible undergraduates achieved the same graduation rate as the overall student population. Clearly a champion for diver- sity, inclusion, and equity, Dr. Schatzel also established the first Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity for TU and the first in the state of Maryland. For her exceptional leader- ship in inclusive student suc- cess, Dr. Schatzel was recognized by Washington Monthly and US News and World Report for lead- ership in Social Mobility; the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association with the Award for Diversity and Inclusion (2021); the Associated Black Charities as the “Champion for More in the Middle” (2017); and by the Board of Directors of the Urban League affiliates across the country with the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award (2020). President Schatzel currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Atlantic Coast Confer- ence (ACC) and Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI). She also serves as the Chair, University of Lou- isville Athletic Association, and as a member of several boards including Louisville Healthcare CEO Council (CEoC), UofL Health, University of Louisville Foundation, University of Louisville Real Estate Foundation, and Impetus. President Schatzel is a member of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration and the Presidents’ Trust of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU). Prior to her presidency at TU, Dr. Schatzel served as the interim president, provost and executive vice president of academic and student affairs at Eastern Michigan University and as dean of the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Business. Before serving higher education, Dr. Schatzel spent more than 20 years as a corporate leader and serial entrepreneur in the technology and advanced manufacturing sectors. After col- lege, she started her 20-year business career as a foreman in a Ford assembly plant that culminated in her co-founding a multinational advanced manufacturing firm with operations on four con- tinents, serving as its president, chief operating officer and chief executive officer. President Schatzel holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration, with a concentration in Market- ing and Technology, from Michigan State Uni- versity. Her research interests focused on product innovation, new product success and marketing communications. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis. President Schatzel’s husband, Trevor Iles, is an entrepreneur and former business executive. He is a member of the faculty at UofL’s College of Business as a lecturer in marketing. They enjoy golfing, reading, and spending time with their children and grandchildren. President Schatzel enjoys cooking for family and friends – her pot roast has received numerous accolades.gocards.com n University of Louisville 121 Krista Wallace-Boaz Faculty Athletics Representative K rista Wallace-Boaz joined the UofL School of Music faculty in Fall of 2000. Appointed by the President as the Faculty Athletics Representative begin- ning July 1, 2020, she is currently Associate Dean of the School of Music and Professor of Piano and Pedagogy. From 2016-2018 she served as Vice-Chair of the Uni- versity of Louisville Athletics Association Board of Directors and from 2018-2020 she served as chair of the Faculty Senate (2018-2020), ex-officio on the UofL Foundation Board of Directors, and Faculty Trustee on the University of Louisville Board of Trustees. A current ACC Fel- low, Krista completed the ACC Academic Leaders Network pro- gram in Spring of 2020. She currently serves as chair of the Committee on Academic Perfor- mance for student-athletes as well as the FAR liaison to the ACC Student Athlete Advisory Com- mittee (SAAC). A native of Somerset, Kentucky, Krista received the University of Louisville’s Distin- guished Faculty Award for Service in 2013. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of Louisville, a Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Northwestern University, and a Doctor of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Northwestern University. Krista also holds three certificates from the Rimsky- Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg, Russia. She has appeared in concerts across the United States as well as England, Austria, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Russia and Scotland. In addition to her work at UofL, Krista also serves as the Director of Operations for the Chamber Music Society of Louisville and is the Southern Division Composition Coordinator for MTNA Competitions. More about the University of Louisville nCelebrating 225: For more than two cen- turies, the University of Louisville has aimed to bring vital knowledge and prosperity to our city. As one of the first city-owned, public universi- ties in the nation, our dynamic connection with Louisville has flourished, fueling success for both. UofL is redefining what success means for thou- sands of students and making impacts that make a difference through research and innovation. In 2023, UofL is celebrating 225 years of Cardinal Pride, harkening back to the 1798 beginnings of higher education in Louisville. n The Thinker: UofL’s most famous landmark is the first large original bronze casting of Rodin’s “The Thinker,” which sits in front of Grawemeyer Hall. The statue, given to the City of Louisville by the estate of lawyer and art lover Arthur Hopkins, has been in place at UofL since 1949. n Home for Many Fulbright Scholars: Since 2003, UofL scholars have earned 168 prestigious Fulbright Scholarships, more than all other Ken- tucky public institutions combined. nCenter for Engaged Learning: UofL’s Center for Engaged Learning Is a coordinated effort around experiential learning, undergrad- uate research and high-impact practices that enhance students’ marketable skills. Thousands of UofL students participate in internships, co-ops, field experiences, student teaching, clinical place- ments and service learning each year. nRenowned medical research: A long-time leader in medical breakthroughs, including help- ing a paralyzed man stand unaided six years after a spinal cord injury, UofL earns interna- tional acclaim for work in the fields of spinal cord research, transplantation, cardiac care and cancer research.122 University of Louisville n gocards.com Athletic Association Board of Directors Jerry Abramson Dr. Larry Benz Raymond Burse Larry Hayes Alfonso Cornish Christopher Dischinger Brian Lavin Kevin Ledford Diane Medley Eugene Mueller Allie Phillips Diane Porter Sherrill Zimmerman Dr. Larry Benz Jeremy Clark Douglas Craddock Melissa Barnes Ryan Bridgeman Raymond Burse Gerald Bradley Harini Chenna Krista Wallace-Boaz Sherrill Zimmerman Ron Wright Sam Rechter Sharon Moore Charlie Perusse Gayle Saunders Dr. Kim Schatzel Andrew Trager-Kusman Sandy Russell Sherri Wallace Kari Donahue Dr. Amy Lingo Brandon McCormack Jason Cumberledge Meg Hancock Steve Jones Lee Gill Bob Kohn NOT PICTUREDJosh Heird Vice President/ Director of Athletics J osh Heird, who has over 15 years of experience in athletics administration at the University of Louisville and at Villa- nova University, was named the Cardinals’ Director of Athletics on June 3, 2022. Prior to that appointment following a comprehensive national search, he had been operating as the Cardinals’ Interim Athletic Director since December 2021. Under Heird’s leadership, he has shaped the path of the department by bringing hometown hero Jeff Brohm back to Louisville to lead the football program in December 2022 and hiring Pat Kelsey to take the reins of the men’s basketball program in March 2024. Louisville continued its strong run on the playing field in 2023-24. Eight teams earned a national ranking during the season and nine programs reached the NCAA postseason. Football reached its first-ever ACC Championship game in Jeff Brohm’s first season, while the All-Girl cheer squad captured its 10th consecutive national title. In the classroom, 10 programs received a perfect 1,000 APR score and the department earned a 93 percent graduation rate. UofL student-athletes combined to produce a 3.311 GPA for the 2024 spring semester, extending Louisville’s streak to 27 straight semesters with a department-wide GPA of 3.0 or better. Heird also oversaw the creation of the partnership with 502Circle to make it the Official NIL Collective of the Louisville Cardinals. Operating inde- pendently from the University of Louisville, 502Circle works directly with UofL student-athletes to maximize their opportunities in the NIL space. The 2022-23 academic year yielded another accomplished campaign on the playing field. Heird saw 13 teams reach the top 25 in the national rankings and six squads received invitations to the NCAA Tournament. The women’s volleyball team finished as the national runner-up and women’s basketball made their fifth consecutive trip to the Elite Eight. Academically, the department earned a 92 percent graduation rate and a 3.28 grade point average, both high marks in the history of the athletic depart- ment. Ten programs achieved perfect APR marks and 510 student-athletes achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or better during the 2022-23 school year. Led by Heird’s vision, he spearheaded the department’s fundraising ef- forts to establish a new naming rights deal and completed a number of key capital projects. Heird finalized a $41 million naming rights deal to rename Cardinal Stadium to L&N Stadium, one of the highest gifts in school history, and secured a $4 million commitment to open the Angel’s Envy Bourbon Club. He also received a $1 million donation for the enhancement of Jim Patterson Stadium and finished Denny Crum Hall, a state-of-the-art residence hall on the UofL campus. Committed to providing a world-class student-athlete experience, Heird has improved NIL alignment and advancement for student-athlete acquisition and retention, launched an expanded Elevate NIL Program and improved alignment and communication with 502 Circle, a collective to support UofL student-athletes. In inking a record-breaking deal with UofL Health, Heird’s department became the ACC leader in mental health by increasing resources. The athletic department added 10 mental health professionals and personnel commitment to support mental health, sports performance and sports science — tops in the industry. After a previous stint at UofL, Heird returned to Louisville as the Deputy Athletic Director in April 2019. In that role, Heird served as the sport ad- ministrator for baseball, men’s basketball, and football, as well as provided administrative oversight for championships, facilities/events, capital projects and equipment operations; plus sport oversight for men’s and women’s golf and men’s and women’s swimming and diving. Heird served as Senior Associate Athletics Director/Chief Athletics Operating Officer at Villanova in 2018-19 after operating nearly two years as Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Finance. In those roles, he provided leadership for all internal units of the athletic department and had administrative oversight with finance and budget, capital projects, ticket and equipment operation, food service, camps and overall project and event man- agement. He also was the sport administrator for the men’s lacrosse and men’s soccer programs, as well as the secondary administrator for men’s basketball. Before moving to Villanova, Heird worked nearly 10 years at UofL (2007-16), most recently as Assistant Athletic Director for Championships and Facilities from 2012-16. In that role, he had oversight of capital projects approved by the UofL Athletic Association. He also assisted with the day-to-day manage- ment of facility operations. Heird was responsible for the management of all ACC and NCAA postseason events hosted by UofL. During his time at Louisville, Heird helped design and oversee the con- struction of the Jim Patterson Baseball Stadium expansion, the Ulmer Softball Stadium expansion, the building of the Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn Soccer Stadium, the lacrosse stadium press box, as well as the Thorntons Academic Center of Excellence. Heird coordinated several postseason events hosted by Louisville, including the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional. Louisville also served as home to the 2015 and 2012 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country National Champion- ships, the 2015 and 2012 Men’s Basketball Second and Third Rounds, the 2014 Women’s Basketball Regional, the 2012 Women’s Volleyball National Championship and the 2012 Field Hockey National Championship. He began his career at UofL as Assistant Director of Championships in April of 2007 before being promoted to the Director of Championships in 2009. Before starting a career in collegiate athlet- ics, Heird spent five years in Washington, D.C. working for Congressman Mike Simpson of Idaho and Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado. Heird is a 2002 gradu- ate of Mississippi College, where he was a member of the cross country, track & field and football teams. In addition to being the American Southwest Conference 800 meter champion in 2001, Heird was an all-conference cross country selection in 2001 and was an academic all- conference honoree every semester of his career. He earned an MBA from Louisville in 2009. Heird is married to the former Abbey Wool- ley. The couple has two children, Hadley and Gus. The Heird Family: ( counterclockwise from top right) Josh, Abbey, Gus and Hadley. gocards.com n University of Louisville 123 124 University of Louisville n gocards.com Nick Bowes Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer Nick Bowes joined the University of Louisville staff in August 2023 as Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Financial Officer. Bowes acts as the lead fiscal officer for the athletic department and oversee all finance and business activi- ties, serves as liaison to the university, ULAA board and Board of Trustees, and provides leadership oversight to equipment operations, capital projects, facilities and the UofL Golf Club. Additionally, Bowes will also act as the sport administrator for football and serve on Director of Athletics Josh Heird’s executive team and senior staff. Bowes comes to Louisville after working as Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Operating Officer at the University of Southern California since April 2021. There, he managed the annual facilities, opera- tions and capital project budgets as well as implemented a long-term capital investment strategy to modernize facilities for USC Athletics. He served as the athletics liaison to numerous facility/city/event entities and assisted or led negotiations on several contracts, including head coach, apparel and vendor contracts. Bowes also worked as a lead on USC’s Big Ten and Big Ten Network transition including branding and capital investments. Before arriving at USC, Bowes was the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Affairs/CFO at the University of Cincinnati, where he advanced since joining the Bearcats’ staff in 2009. Highlights of his time at Cincinnati included being chief advisor on the department’s $75 million annual oper- ating budget, serving as sport administrator for men’s basketball and men’s soccer, overseeing a $95 million renovation of Fifth Third Arena, overseeing the development of a $4 million football locker and team room renovation and assisting in the negotiation and development of coaching contracts. A Worthington, Ohio, native, Bowes received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio State in 2008 and a master’s in business administration from Cincinnati in 2016. He’s married to his wife, Lindsay. Amy Calabrese Deputy Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator Amy Calabrese, a former UofL student-athlete and member of the UofL staff full-time since November of 2007, was elevated to Deputy Athletic Director in August of 2022. Prior to being promoted, Calabrese served as Associate Athletic Director beginning in July 2019 and was designated as the Senior Woman Administrator in November 2020. Calabrese oversees Health and Performance with Dr. Pat Ivey while continuing to oversee the sport administration team and serve as the pri- mary sport administrator for women’s basketball, volleyball, and women’s soccer. In addition, Calabrese is the athletic department liaison with sev- eral campus entities, including the Dean of Student’s office, Title IX office and Housing. She serves on several conference committees, including the ACC Women’s Basketball Committee, ACC Field Hockey Committee and ACC Women’s Soccer Committee. In addition to these ACC Com- mittees, she serves as an ACC representative on two Alliance Committees; the Olympic Scheduling and Sport Committee and the Social Impact and Responsibility Committee. Before being elevated to Associate Athletic Director, Calabrese served as Assistant Athletic Director, beginning in June of 2013, gaining sport admin- istrator experience with a variety of sport programs at Louisville. Calabrese operated as Director of Student-Athlete Development at UofL from May of 2010 until her administrative appointment in 2013. Her duties included developing and implementing UofL’s life skills program for student-athletes, including leadership development, educational programming, and career education. She served as advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Com- mittee. She worked nearly three years as assistant director of student-athlete development and championships from November of 2007 until May of 2010. In that role, she aided in UofL’s efforts in serving as host for confer- ence and NCAA championships, event management, community outreach projects and life skills program. Calabrese joined the UofL staff as a graduate assistant in development in 2007. Calabrese was a four-year letter winner for the Cardinals’ soccer team from 2003-06, earning Academic All-American honors as a junior and senior. The stellar defender started all 77 matches of her career, playing every minute of every game but one as a junior, as the Cardinals won 43 games over her four years. A team captain her last two years, she was an All- Conference USA third-team selection as a sophomore after coming to UofL from Centennial, Colo. She earned her bachelor’s degree in sport administration with a minor in business administration from UofL in 2007 and went on to earn a master’s degree in business administration, also from UofL, in 2009. She is a gradu- ate of Ignite Louisville and Leadership Louisville. She is also a member of Women Leaders in College Sports, and graduate of both their Institute for Administrative Advancement and Leadership Executive Institute. Calabrese is a 2021 graduate of the selective NCAA Pathways Program. She and her husband Rich have three children, Jack, Colin and William. Marvin Mitchell Deputy Athletic Director Marvin Mitchell has more than 30 years of work experience in athletic administration and has been a University of Louisville’s athletics department admin- istrator for the last 24, most recently being promoted to Deputy Athletics Director August 2022. In this role, Mitchell serves as a member of the departments’ executive leadership team and has touchpoints with all aspects of athletics, with primary respon- sibilities of serving as the sport administrator for men’s and women’s cross country/track & field programs along with oversight supervision of academic services, athletic facilities, diversity equity and inclusion, name image like- ness, student development and student services departments. In previous years, Mitchell has served in various roles for the department including Senior Associate Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director of Academic and Student Services. He was the school’s ever first Associate Athletic Director in the area of academics when he was promoted in July of 2000. Under Mitchell’s leadership, academic success for student-athletes has flourished and more than half of all student- athletes are consistently named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for maintaining a 3.0 grade point average or higher each semester. Graduation rates for student-athletes have improved to all-time highs. New advising protocols, learning specialists, increase number of academic counselors, tech- nical support programs, laptop computer access, tutorial services, objective- based study halls and student retention program are among the significant advancements since his arrival. His work with various constituent groups on the University of Lou- isville’s campus has been both effective and beneficial to the betterment of both athletics and the broader campus community. Recently named as the university’s inaugural recipient of the George Howe Staff Leadership Award, Mitchell’s dedication to advancing and supporting student and staff programming and initiatives was highlighted by countless individu-gocards.com n University of Louisville 125 als during the nomination process. He has been an instrumental and influential staff member who has consistently built relationships and partnerships integral to the success of the entire university community throughout his tenure. A four-year football starter for Wake Forest (1987-91), Mitchell is an accomplished facilitator and has worked with NIKE All-American Camps, National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Pro- fessionals (N4A), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Black Coaches Association (BCA), and various foundations, boards, universities, camps and clinics. A native of Eastville, Va., Mitchell graduated from Northampton High School and continued his education at Wake Forest University, where he earned both his bachelor’s (1992) and master’s (1995) degrees. He began his career in collegiate athletics as an intern in the athletic department during the 1992-93 school year. John Carns Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance John Carns is in his 24th year with the Cardinals and his 12th as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. He served seven years as Associate Athletic Direc- tor for Compliance after serving as UofL’s Director of Compliance for four years. Carns is responsible for the development and implementation of the University’s policies and procedures in accordance with NCAA, ACC and University regulations. He currently serves on the ACC Men’s Tennis Com- mittee. Carns joined the UofL staff in August of 1998 after nearly two years assisting in the compliance office at the University of Miami (Fla.). Prior to his roles in athletics, Carns worked in government for the City of Binghamton (N.Y.). He was a community relations assistant for the mayor’s office (1986-88), an economic development assistant for two years (1988- 90), the Highway Safety Program Director (1990-91) and a risk manager/ paralegal of the Office of the Corporation Counsel (1991-93). Carns earned a B.A. in Communications at State University College at Oswego (N.Y.) in 1985. He graduated with a juris doctor from the Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Mich., in 1996, the same year he was admit- ted to the New York State Bar. He also earned a master’s degree in sports administration at St. Thomas University in Miami, Fla. in 1997. A native of Binghamton, N.Y., Carns and his wife Patti have two chil- dren: Luke and Payton Ann. Laura Clemente Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Revenue Officer Laura Clemente was elevated to Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Revenue Officer at UofL in October 2023. Clemente has worked at UofL since 2015 and most recently served as Associate Athletic Director for Strategy and Innovation since 2021. In her new role, Clemente leads a comprehensive revenue generation program that incorporates all aspects of ticket sales and operations, business intelligence, digital marketing and fundraising. This includes formulating and executing a comprehensive ticket market- ing strategy, engaging in customer prospecting, acquisition and retention, developing new revenue streams and overseeing sales and business develop- ment activities. In her previous role as Associate AD for Strategy and Innovation, Cle- mente led the development and execution of key strategic initiatives across department-wide digital platforms and served as a cross-functional visionary/ change agent across the athletics department. Using a data-driven approach, she was responsible for developing and implementing platform-specific strategies to increase customer acquisition and retention, leading the organi- zation’s web and app evolvement, implementing a targeted and automated ticket and ecommerce strategy, and partnering across the organization to identify emerging technology opportunities to benefit the brand, UofL part- ners and Cardinal fans as the priority. Clemente was responsible for generating of $40 million annually in seat donation and ticket sales revenue. She helped launch UofL’s season ticket membership model and added roughly 50,000 new prospects by integrating first-party data sources. A native of Madison, N.J., Clemente previously acted on UofL’s staff as Assistant Athletic Director for Multimedia and Content after serving four years as the Cardinals’ Director of Digital Marketing. She earned a master’s degree in business analytics from UofL in 2020. Prior to joining UofL, Clemente worked seven seasons with the New York Jets in the National Football League. Beginning as a social media intern in 2009, Clemente worked one season as a communication assistant and three years as the communications coordinator. She moved to the digital side in 2014, where she served as the Digital Media Manager in 2014-15, coordinating the execution of the organization’s marketing calendars, as well as the distribution of breaking news announcements and transactions. Clemente played four seasons of lacrosse at Northwestern where she graduated in 2009 with a degree in communications and international studies. Michael Dudas Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development Michael Dudas, a member of the UofL staff full- time since July of 2008, was elevated to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development in August of 2022. Prior to his promotion, Dudas served as the Associate Athletic Director for Development & Tickets. As the leader of all development initiatives, Dudas supervises the Cardi- nal Athletic Fund and all administration, operations, planning and imple- mentation for donor relations, annual giving, capital giving and fundraising projects. Dudas joined the Cardinal Athletic Fund staff in July 2008 and rose to Assistant Athletic Director in 2015. He gained oversight of the Cardinal Athletic Fund in 2018 when assuming the Associate Athletic Director for Development role, a senior leadership position with the Cardinals. A native of Hopkinsville, Ky., he earned a bachelor’s degree in business management in 2006 from Austin Peay, where he competed on the Gover- nor’s basketball team. He was a member of APSU’s 2002-03 team which won the Ohio Valley Conference championship and faced Louisville in the NCAA Tournament first round. His APSU 2003-04 team won the OVC regular season title with a perfect 16-0 league record and advanced to the NIT. Dudas earned his master’s degree in sport administration from UofL in 2009. He and his wife Katie have three sons: Connor, Parker and Chase.126 University of Louisville n gocards.com Lottie Stockwell Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations Lottie Stockwell, a member of the UofL leader- ship staff since April of 2015, was elevated to Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations in August of 2022. Prior to being promoted, Stockwell served as Associate Athletic Director for Marketing beginning in October of 2018, preceded by three years as the Assistant Athletic Director for Brand Marketing & Licensing from April of 2015 to October of 2018. With over 20 years of experience leading and developing brand market- ing/communications strategies, Stockwell and her teams are responsible for all outward facing communications, brand advocacy and engagement for Louisville Athletics. Areas of oversight include media relations, digital com- munications, ticketing and membership, brand partnerships, fan engage- ment, team marketing, creative services, game production, licensing and retail, data analytics and the ACCN broadcast center. Before joining the Louisville staff, Stockwell spent 10 years at The Power Agency in Louisville as the Director of Account Service, where she served as the brand steward for UofL and Churchill Downs, two of the agency’s top clients. She was responsible for the overall creative strategy, execution and agency performance with each account, ensuring financial goals attainment, cultivation of multiple agency/client relationships, while coaching and men- toring a team of account service staff members. Prior to Power Creative, Stockwell served five years as the Account Executive at Red7E, another Louisville-based creative agency that led all marketing and media development for Churchill Downs, Inc. She handled the project management of all creative executions for broadcast, digital, print, collateral and customer relationship marketing. Raised in Louisville, Stockwell is a 2000 graduate of Kentucky with a BA in Integrated Strategic Communications, She lives in Louisville with her two children, Cooper and Georgia. Alan Kellogg Associate AD/Administration & Internal Operations Men’s Basketball Sport Administrator Alan Kellogg joined the UofL athletic department as the Chief of Staff in August 2022. Kellogg provides high-level executive support to the Athletic Director, and proactively initiates and implements communica- tions and special projects in support of the department goals. Additionally, Kellogg provides oversight and project management for the department’s strategic priorities across all units within the Athletic Department. An expert in staff development and organizational effectiveness, Kellogg honed his skills during a 30-year career in the Army. He recently retired with the rank of Colonel. Kellogg’s last assignment in the Army was serving as the Chief of Staff at the Army Human Resource Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Kellogg served in Army command positions at every level, with multiple operational and enterprise level assignments. Kellogg participated in three deployments. In 1994, he deployed to Somalia in support of Operation Restore Hope. In 2007, he served in the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq (MNSTC-I). In 2010, he served in the 25th Infantry Division as a part of the Multi-National Division Center-Iraq. A three-year football letterman and a two-year co-captain for Drake University, Kellogg led the team in receiving as a tight end his sophomore and senior year. A native of Iowa City, IA., Kellogg holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Arts degree from Drake University, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the US Army War College. He and his wife Andrea have two daughters, Nyah and Emory. Derek Cowherd Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Derek Cowherd, a former University of Louis- ville football student-athlete with nearly 20 years of experience in athletic administration, joined the Car- dinal Athletics staff as Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in November 2021. The new position within the UofL Athletics senior leadership team will elevate and oversee department-wide strategic initiatives to foster the improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion within the Athletic Depart- ment across all constituencies, including student athletes, staff, and the broader university community. The position will serve as the athletic department’s Chief Diversity Officer and will develop, facilitate, and implement DEI initiatives and programming for UofL Athletics that aligns with the department’s goals and core beliefs, as well as the University’s Cardinal Principles and strategic plan. Cowherd will be responsible for strategically partnering with the University’s Office of Diversity and Equity, internal and external contacts to provide education and advocacy related to DEI, and provides expert guidance and leadership to all organizational levels to resolve significant and complex issues. Cowherd’s most recent experience has been as a senior consultant since April with Third Eye Consulting Group, an Indianapolis-based firm with an emphasis on improving organizational and cultural understanding through equity-minded and culturally-responsive awareness and leadership compe- tencies. The firm’s clients have included Pacers Sports and Entertainment, Capital One, American Red Cross, Indianapolis Colts, and Northwestern University. Prior to his role with Third Eye, Cowherd spent nearly three years at Ohio State as the Executive Director for Student-Athlete Support Services Offices & Senior Associate Athletics Director (2018-21). During his tenure, OSU student-athletes achieved record-high 3.36 cumulative GPA, and aca- demic progress single year rate with an overall score of 995 for all thirty-six sports combined. Cowherd served as the senior associate athletics director for student- athlete development at Ole Miss for six years (2012-18), where he helped to develop a variety of programs related to the academic success of student-ath- letes, pushing the graduation success rate to a school-best 86 percent while achieving four consecutive overall GPA’s above 3.00 for the department for the first in school history. Before heading to Mississippi, Cowherd was the director of academic affairs at LSU, a position he assumed in 2011 after joining LSU’s Academic Center for Student-Athletes in 2007. His primary role at LSU was academic oversight of the Tiger football team while supervising seven full-time advi- sors and other sports staff. Cowherd began his career in athletic administration at UofL, first, as a student-athlete, then graduate assistant, academic counselor, and ultimately as the assistant director for academics in athletics. Cowherd, who competed with the Cardinals football program as a line- backer from 1994-96, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Med Biology from UofL in 1998 and completed his Master of Business and Public Administra- tion in 2003. A native of Greensburg, Ky., Cowherd and his wife Misty have two children, Jackson and Eden.gocards.com n University of Louisville 127 Megan Edwards Associate Athletic Director for Development Megan Edwards was elevated to Associate Athletic Director for Development at UofL in October 2023. Edwards joined UofL in 2015 and began her pre- vious role as Assistant Athletic Director for Develop- ment in 2019. In her new role, Edwards will serve on the senior leadership team, and develop and implement all fundraising strategies to advance the department’s goals and increase philanthropic support. She will oversee the Cardinal Athletic Fund staff, donor engagement and communication for an annual fund exceeding $25 million in annual revenue from over 7,000 individual donors and businesses. Edwards will also oversee all multi-million dollar capital campaigns, as well as the sale of all inventory for suites and floor seats, while also personally securing major gift, suite and floor seat commitments. In her previous role as Assistant Athletic Director, Edwards oversaw the major gifts solicitation for CAF and assisted in all aspects of administration and planning for the development staff. She has personally secured over $55 million in new capital gifts during her tenure, including several seven-figure gifts, while maintaining a base of 275 donors. Edwards also created the Women of Influence program, which connects over 250 influential female executives in Louisville with mentoring and networking opportunities for female student-athletes. Before arriving at UofL, Edwards worked in development at her alma mater, Bowling Green State University, since 2011 following an internship and graduate assistantship at Arizona State University. She graduated from BGSU with a bachelor’s degree in sport manage- ment while also competing as captain for the women’s golf team. She also completed her master’s in sport administration at BGSU. The St. Paul, Minn., native is married to former UofL men’s soccer goal- keeper Charlie Edwards. They have one son, Gavin. Dr. Pat Ivey Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Health & Performance Dr. Pat Ivey is a highly experienced professional in the field of athletic performance, with a career spanning over 20 years in collegiate roles. In January 2019, he joined the University of Louisville (UofL) as the Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Health and Performance. His dedication and expertise have made him an invaluable addition to the UofL staff. In addition to his role at UofL, Dr. Ivey was elected as the President of the Board of Directors for the collegiate strength and conditioning coaches association (CSCCa) in 2023. This prestigious appointment reflects his leadership skills and his commitment to advancing the field of strength and conditioning. Before joining Louisville, Dr. Ivey spent two years at Arkansas State, where he held the position of Assistant Athletics Director of Athletics Per- formance for one year and Director of Mental Performance in 2017. Prior to that, he served as the Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Performance at Missouri from 2011 to 2015. Dr. Ivey’s outstanding work earned him the title of National Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year by Foot- ballScoop.com in 2013. From 2016 to 2017, he served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Access and Leadership Development at Missouri. Dr. Ivey’s own athletic background includes being a former Missouri football letterwinner from 1993 to 1995. In 1995, he was recognized as an All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete. After completing his undergraduate degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management with a focus on nutrition in 1996, he went on to play in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos, and Green Bay Packers for four seasons. Continuing his academic pursuits, Dr. Ivey earned a Master’s degree in Health Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction in 2000 while working as a graduate assistant director of strength and conditioning at Missouri. In 2004, he returned to Missouri as the Director of Strength and Conditioning, following his tenure as Director of Strength and Condition- ing at Tulsa from 2002 to 2003. During his time at Tulsa, he played a piv- otal role in revitalizing the football program, leading them to an impressive turnaround from a 1-11 record to an 8-5 record in 2003. In 2013, Dr. Ivey obtained his Ph.D. in sports psychology from Missouri, further enhancing his knowledge and expertise in his field. He holds several certifications, including Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) and Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the CSCCa, as well as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Dr. Ivey is also a renowned speaker on sports performance, sharing his insights and experiences with others. Originally hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Ivey shares his life with his wife, Dr. Starla Ivey, and their two daughters, Paisli and Serena. Michael Ortman Associate Athletic Director for Facilities/Stadium Manager Michael Ortman was elevated to Associate Ath- letic Director of Facilities & Game Operations in July 2019 after five years as UofL’s Stadiums Manager. In this new role, Ortman oversees the facility and game operations staffs for all home events along with the grounds staff that main- tain the turf areas both inside and outside all athletic facilities. Recently, Ortman had oversight with the two-year expansion of Cardi- nal Stadium and the football facility that was completed prior to the 2018 football season. Before coming to the UofL, Ortman worked 17 years at Soldier Field in Chicago, serving as the Director of Operations for his final 12 years there. He oversaw the facility’s operations encompassing the 98 acres of park land, parking structures and stadium. He coordinated the opera- tional needs for the more than 225 events held annually in and around the stadium. Overseeing and coordinating the staff of over 250 trades, cleaning, land- scaping and facility operations staff were part of Ortman’s focus. Additional responsibilities included the stadium life safety, operating systems and as the lead contact for all media needs for the facility for every event. On an annual basis, Ortman created and oversaw the stadium’s annual capital improvement program that accounted for projects that were done to maintain the original 1924 historic structure along with projects to continue to keep Soldier Field on the cutting edge of technology and fan amenities. During Ortman’s tenure, Soldier Field was recognized as the first stadium in the country to receive the certification of LEED-EB through the United States Green Building Council. Between 2005 and 2014, Ortman was a part of 10 Super Bowls, working as the AFC team coordinator ensuring team access and needs were met both on the sidelines and in the locker room for the NFL. He earned his degree in animal science in 1995 and his master’s in busi- ness administration in 1997, both from Western Illinois. Ortman and his wife Christine have three children: Samantha, Madison and Austin.Next >