STAFF

Andy Hurley
Associate Athletics Director of Development
andy.hurley@uc.edu
Andy Hurley joined UC in March 2006 to head the Athletics Development office. He came to UC after seven years at the University of Buffalo, serving as Assistant Athletics Director for the last three. He was named Director of Athletics Development beginning in September of 1998. In his position, he was responsible for all fund development activities for the Division of Athletics. Hurley joined UB after serving as Director of Marketing for Genesee Research and Development Corporation where he was responsible for all aspects of marketing and account management from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, he served as Director of Development for the New York Special Olympics from 1988 to 1995 and was the Executive Director of the Titan Athletic Foundation at Cal-State Fullerton in 1987-88. Hurley earned his bachelor's degree from UB in 1984 and starred on the football team at defensive back, earning ECAC and Pizza Hut All-America honors in 1984. He received his master's degree in sports administration from the University of Massachusetts in 1987. Hurley and his wife Jackie have four children, Alexa, Jenna, Ryan and Jacob.

Andy Hurley

Jeff Smith
Asst. Athletics Director of Development
jeffrey.smith@uc.edu

  • At Cincinnati: Handles the programming and events for UCATS, while also assisting with the annual campaign.
  • Joined Staff: October 2001.
  • Previous Experience: Spent three years as the Director of Marketing and Promotions at Troy State University.
  • Background: BS in Sport Administration, Ohio (1996); MS in Sport Administration, Ohio (1997).
 Jeff Smith

Jenny Gardner
Asst. Athletics Director of Development
jennifer.gardner@uc.edu

  • At Cincinnati: Serves in the Athletic Development Office. Primary responsibilities centered on managing seating initiatives for UCATS members and the departments integrated technology platform.
  • Joined Staff: October 2006.
  • Previous Experience: Spent seven years as Director of Premium Sales for the Cincinnati Reds.
  • Background: BA in Communication, University of Dayton (1993); MA in Speech Communication, Miami University (1994).
 Jenny Gardner

TJ Feuerbach
Asst. Director of Development
tj.feuerbach@uc.edu

  • At Cincinnati: Primary responsibilities focus on managing all aspects of marketing and communications for athletics development, including collateral materials. Also assists with seating initiatives and the annual fund campaign.
  • Joined Staff: January 2007.
  • Previous Experience: Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Assistant, Univ. of Iowa (1999-2001), Ticket Office Assistant, Arizona State University (2002-2005).
  • Background: BS, Health & Sport Studies, University of Iowa (2001).
 TJ Feuerbach

Bryan Allen
Administrative Coordinator
bryan.allen@uc.edu

  • At Cincinnati: Primary responsibilities focus on all aspects of the department's integrated technology platform. Also assists with seating initiatives and the annual fund campaign for UCATS members.
  • Joined Staff: March 2007.
  • Previous Experience: Volunteer Development Intern - University of Alabama (Summer 2004), Development Staff Assistant - Marshall University (2006), Video Assistant - Cincinnati Bengals (2006-07).
  • Background: BA, Physiology, Marshall University (2004); MS, Athletic Administration, Marshall University (2006).
 Bryan Allen

Becky Shields
Administrative Coordinator
becky.shields@uc.edu

  • At Cincinnati: Serves as the primary liaison with UCATS members. Main areas of responsibility include event planning, data management, and office administration. Also assists with all database initiatives and the annual fund campaign.
  • Joined Staff: August 2007.
  • Previous Experience: Senior Woman Administrator Intern, University of Toledo Department of Athletics (2005); Financial Specialist, Nationwide (2000-2005).
  • Background: BS, Business Adminstration, Ohio State University (1999); MEd, Sport Administration, Bowling Green State University (2006).
 Becky Shields