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Miller to Retire in July
Senior Associate Athletics Director and
Senior Woman Administrator Dr. Beth
Miller has announced that she will retire
from the University on July 1.
“I’ve been fortunate to be part of the
University and the North Carolina athletic
department for 40 years and it’s been a
wonderful experience,” Miller said. “I’ve
enjoyed the challenge and opportunity to
work with so many outstanding coaches,
student-athletes and administrators throughout my career. I will
miss the daily interaction and the relationships I’ve developed
with those people the most. I want to thank the University of
North Carolina and the athletic directors for whom I’ve worked
– Bill Cobey, John Swofford, Dick Baddour and Bubba Cunningham – for allowing me to serve at such an outstanding institution.
It has been my honor.”
Miller has spent the majority of her career in college athletics,
serving in various roles including head volleyball coach, softball
coach, business manager, assistant and associate athletic director
and senior woman administrator. She is in her 31st year supervising North Carolina’s highly successful Olympic Sports program
and has been the department’s senior woman administrator since
1981, and the senior associate director of athletics since 1995.
In February 2015, Miller was recognized by CollegeAD.com
as one of the top 10 senior woman administrators in the country.
She currently serves as the primary administrator for 13 Tar Heel
programs: men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s
fencing, women’s golf, gymnastics, rowing, men’s soccer, men’s
and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field and volleyball.
She assists A.D. Bubba Cunningham as secondary administrator
for women’s basketball, as well as focusing on oversight of Carmichael Arena, special projects and campus and community relations.
Join the Team!
Staff Members Invited to Be Part of
Department Effort to Battle Cancer
In the spring of 2014,
swimmers Abby Fisher
and Katie McKay decided
to organize a Carolina
Athletics team for UNC’s
annual Relay for Life,
an international annual
event that raises funds
and awareness to battle
cancer. Now, two weeks
ahead of the 2015 event,
they’ve got involvement
from all 28 varsity teams
and a fundraising goal that has already been surpassed and raised twice.
All athletic department staffers are invited to join with Tar Heels studentathletes in supporting the event. You can help by donating and also by joining in the walk, which begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 17, with a stirring
opening ceremony and continues into the day on Saturday. Saturday morning from 7-8 has been set aside as the staff time, so walkers at that time
would be particularly welcome.
Each team has a goal to raise at least $100 in donations, and it would be
great if staff could do the same! To donate, go to:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY15SA?px=39131484&pg=per
sonal&fr_id=64273
For more information, email Abby Fisher ([email protected]) or Katie McKay ([email protected]), or contact Ochuko Jenije in StudentAthlete Development.
Upcoming University Schedule
April 24: Classes end
April 27: Exams begin
April 29, May 2: Reading days
May 5: Last day of exams
May 10: Spring commencement
May 13: SSI/Maymester classes begin
Remaining University Holidays
for 2015
Name that House
UNC Finley Golf Course wants to give its range house a name and needs the
department’s help. If you have any ideas on a moniker for the house, pictured
above, please email Mike Wilkinson at [email protected]. If your suggestion is the
winner, you’ll be a winner, too: the person who comes up with the eventual name
will receive a dozen Titleist Pro V1 golf balls.
April 3: Spring Holiday
May 25: Memorial Day
July 3: Independence Day
Sept. 7: Labor Day
Nov. 26, 27: Thanksgiving
Dec. 23, 24, 25: Winter Break
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve
Athletic Department Newsletter • April 2015 • Page 1
New Tar Heels!
• Congratulations to
Jon Wilson (Outdoor
Facilities) and wife Callie, who welcomed Lacy
Elizabeth Wilson on
Dec. 19.
• Congratulations to Zac Selmon (Athletic Director’s Office)
and wife Rachel, who welcomed
daughter Ryan Lee “Rylee” Selmon on Jan. 1. Rylee joins big sister
Shayne, who is 4.
• Congratulations to AJ Congelli
(Outdoor Facilities) and wife Kristin, who welcomed daughter Emery Lauren Congelli on Feb. 25.
• Congratulations to Carrie Rubertino Shearer (Sports
Medicine) and husband John, who welcomed daughter
Carter Ann on Sept. 16. She joins big sisters Reagan (left)
and McKinley.
• Congratulations to Shelly
Streett (Olympic sports) and
husband Daren, who welcomed
daughter Addie on Feb. 12. She
joins big sister Willa.
Welcome to all of the new
Tar Heels and congratulations
to their families!
Athletic Department Newsletter • April 2015 • Page 2
Engagement News!
Britta Williams (Rams Club)
will marry Will Brown on
June 20 in Maryland. The
two met while working in
athletics at the University of
Maryland, where Will is part
of the football staff. Best
wishes to Britta and Will!
Robert Stewart (Athletic Event Management) and Kalin Holsonback (Academic
Support Program) are engaged to be wed later this summer. Best wishes to
Robert and Kalin!
Off-Duty
Sure, we all devote lots of our waking hours to work, but members of our department spend the remaining time in a wide
array of ways. For example:
Elizabeth Lancaster
Game Operations
• Referees girls’ and women’s lacrosse games at the high school
and collegiate level
“After graduating from Carolina,
I was looking for a way to stay involved with the women’s lacrosse
community. At the time, I was working
and coaching youth soccer for CASL
(Capital Area Soccer League) and I
didn’t have time to coach another
team, but I was encouraged to try officiating.
“I just started my seventh season as a lacrosse official and
officiate games from the youth level to college games. I have
really enjoyed watching the game grow in North Carolina and
helping teach the players and coaches the rules of the game.
An added benefit to officiating is that I get paid to run!”
Know of a co-worker who would make a good “Off Duty” profile? Send
a note to [email protected].
Fond Farewell
Jessica Rippey, Athletic Event Management Intern, had her last day at
UNC on March 6th. Jessica left to begin a new job at the University of
Virginia on March 16th in the Athletic Game Operations Unit, where she
will be serving as the Assistant Director of Event Management. Many
thanks to Jessica for her service – we are so proud of her and excited for
this wonderful opportunity!
– Game Operations Staff
RISE Awards Recognize and Honor
Embodiment of Department Values
RISE Awards honor the expression of our departmental core
values:
Responsibility (do what is right),
Innovation (find a better way),
Service (put others first), and Excellence (work hard play smart win
together).
Help praise those Tar Heels who demonstrate these values by
nominating them for a RISE Award. January marks our efforts
in recognizing those who have exhibited RESPONSIBILITY in
exemplary fashion.
Nominations for the RISE Award for Excellence are due by
April 10. Nominate at rise.unc.edu.
Congratulations to the winners of RISE Awards thus far in
2015!
January 2015 – RISE Award for Responsibility
Winner: Bob Ellis (New Media)
Nominator: Laura Escobar (New Media)
Winner: Carly Dressler (Compliance)
Nominator: Ron Reeves (Ticket Office)
February 2015 – RISE Award for Innovation
Winner: Kyle Lang (New Media)
Nominators: Rick Steinbacher (Sr. Associate AD) and Clint
Gwaltney (Sr. Associate AD)
Winner: Tom Livers (Information Technology)
Nominator: Derek Galvin (Gymnastics)
March 2015 – RISE Award for Service
Winner: Kaye Chase (Men’s Basketball)
Nominators: Steve Kirschner (Athletic Communications) and
Eric Hoots (Men’s Basketball)
Winner: Shelley Johnson (Leadership Academy)
Nominators: Martina Ballen (Senior Associate AD/CFO), Rick
Steinbacher (Senior Associate AD), Paul Pogge (Associate AD)
Athletic Department Newsletter • April 2015 • Page 3
Athletic Department Media Guide
Thanks to Scott Maxwell and Britta Williams for stepping into the spotlight this month! If you have a suggestion for a future spotlight (or
would like to volunteer yourself!), please contact Dana Gelin at [email protected].
Scott Maxwell
• Learning Specialist,
Academic Support Program
for Student-Athletes
Born and raised: I was born in Chicago
but my parents moved back to Glasgow,
Scotland when I was 1 year old so I lived
there. In my late 20s I moved back to
the States and have lived in California,
Indiana, and now North Carolina.
Education: AA-San Diego City College
in Liberal Arts; BA-San Diego State in
English; MA-San Diego State University in Educational Counseling;
Ph.D.-Indiana University in Higher Education and Student Affairs
Family: Married for 23 years to Maria (she who must be obeyed). We
have one son, Ewan, who is a junior at Indiana University majoring in
bleeding my retirement dry
Athletic background: I was a good soccer player growing up and
turned down playing semi-professionally for money in England. I was
already playing in a competitive pub league and was paid in beer – I
couldn’t give that up! I also play racquet sports and am a member of the
UNC squash club.
Before UNC: I was a learning specialist at Indiana University Athletics
for 10 years as well as shorter term jobs within colleges. Prior to that I
did many things including managing hotels in San Diego and working in
a bookstore.
Currently: Associate Director/Learning Specialist since May 2014
Job description: I head the learning services operation within ASPSA
and work with a number of student-athletes across sports. I assist with
reading and writing, study skills and time management, and generally
work as an academic coach.
What’s something about your job that other people would be surprised to know? People with learning disabilities perform at the same
levels as those without. Having a learning disability is not in any way
remedial or special education, it is just a different way to experience the
world.
What’s the best thing about your job? Several things: I get to see
close-up how remarkable young men and women develop in their time
in college, I have amazing colleagues who dedicate their lives to student
success, and I receive delightful Nike bling!
Favorite pastimes: Books, music, sampling craft beers and single malt
whisky
Favorite restaurants: Spotted Dog in Carrboro
Favorite book: American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
Last movie you saw and grade you’d give it: I never go to movies, I
honestly cannot recall seeing a movie in the last 5 years although I may
go and watch the documentary “Unverified” by legendary local film
maker Bradley Bethel.
A fun fact about you: I am hilarious. If you do not find me funny it is
an indictment on your intellect.
Biggest pet peeve: People who impose their worldview on others.
Dream job: Author
Greatest athletic achievement: As a spectator watching my son win a
high school swim race against his school’s biggest rivals.
What would you do with a completely free day? Check out a city
somewhere. The top three cities on my bucket list are Buenos Aires,
Mumbai, and Spokane.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be and why?
Chang and Eng Bunker as it would be different.
What’s a little-known talent that you have? I am a Sudoko aficionadu
Britta Williams
• Rams Club
Director of Member Engagement
Born and raised: In Baltimore, Md.,
and yes, I love everything seafood and
football!
Education: Garrison Forest School and
UNC (’08). Majored in economics.
Family: I’m an only child. I’m engaged
to my fiancé Will Brown, who is the
Video Director for the Maryland football
team
Athletic background: Three sport varsity athlete (field hockey, basketball and lacrosse) in high school; women’s
lacrosse at UNC; after college, played in post-collegiate lacrosse league
in Baltimore until moving back to Chapel Hill; Hoping to run more races
– my first was the Tar Heel 10 Miler last year.
Before UNC: Spent 2 ½ years at The Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust (a non-profit in Baltimore that recruits and supports academically talented African-American students from Baltimore through the
admissions process at one of its 19 member private schools). Started in
admissions and transitioned into development. Then almost three years
in the Terrapin Club with Maryland Athletics – focused on event planning & management, donor relations, and top-level donor stewardship.
Currently: Rams Club Director of Member Engagement since Oct.
2013
Job description: I simply live the dream. But overall I design and
manage creative stewardship campaigns, coordinate the game day Tar
Heel Experiences program, Student Ram and Young Alumni programming, coordinate student-athlete education and programming, assist with
Rams Club outreach and membership and assist with the execution of
The Rams Club membership calendar.
What’s the best thing about your job? Being back at my alma mater
to provide the same opportunities to current and future Carolina studentathletes that were afforded to me!
Favorite restaurant: Mike’s Crab House in Annapolis, Md. You
should visit if you’re ever in the area! Waterfront dining and some good
MD crabs.
Favorite TV show: Scandal
A fun fact about you: It’s not really fun but my legal name is
BRITTNEY. I get a lot of, “I didn’t know that!”
Biggest pet peeve: When people crack their necks or back! YIKES.
Greatest athletic achievement: In college, scoring the 24th goal in a
game to make it the highest scoring game in Carolina history
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be and why?
Serena Williams – While I’ve actually had dinner with her and her sister
and a group of my friends in college, I would love a 1-on-1. She continues to beat the odds and excels in a sport that many didn’t think possible.
She’s also an inspiration, especially to minority girls and women, to
achieve your dreams no matter what.
What would be your dream vacation? Take a private flight to a
beautiful remote island and enjoy the breath-taking views and some great
cuisine.
If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you’d buy? Well, two
things and assuming it’s a good amount of money: I would build a stateof-the-art sports complex for underserved youth to play sports! And, I
would love to endow a scholarship at Carolina or name an athletic facility at Carolina in honor of my family.
Athletic Department Newsletter • April 2015 • Page 4
Happy Birthday in February to:
Lea Zagorin
Christy Garth
Janine Holland
Dana Rea
Kevin Robinson
Jason Tudryn
Joan Holt
Stephen Iannotta
Sue Walsh
Jan Mann
Kaye Koenig
Clare Duffy
Clarissa Adams
Sylvia Hatchell
Rams Club
Swimming & Diving
Rams Club
Olympic Sports
Outdoor Facilities
Football
Baseball
Football
Rams Club
Women’s Golf
Olympic Sports
Business Office
Women’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Feb. 2
Feb. 8
Feb. 10
Feb. 11
Feb. 11
Feb. 14
Feb. 17
Feb. 18
Feb. 19
Feb. 20
Feb. 22
Feb. 24
Feb. 26
Feb. 28
Happy Birthday in March to:
Rachel Strassner
Eric Hoots
Steve Miller
Ginny French
Jonathan Rutledge
Matt Bowers
Chris Feifs
Tracey
Williams-Johnson Mike Litzinger Bruce Noell
Phil Barnes
Chrisy Suits
Andrew Gibson
Michelle Brown
Stephen Boyd
Amy Smith
Bob Davenport
Alison Kidd
Erik Hernandez
Donna Papa
Larry King
Cricket Lane
Tony Yount
Jenn Townsend
Sam Paul
Geoff Staton
Keith Gilmore
Mark Gaines
Sammy Jermane
John Brunner
Chris Hirth
Meghan Fulton
Louise Stroud
Compliance
Men’s Basketball
Equipment Room
Rams Club
Football
Athletic Communications
Men’s Lacrosse
March 3
March 3
March 5
March 5
March 6
March 7
March 7
Women’s Basketball
Swimming & Diving
Outdoor Facilities
Women’s Lacrosse
Computer Services
Football
Academics
Business Office
Gymnastics
Outdoor Facilities
Rams Club
Strength & Conditioning
Softball
Outdoor Facilities
Student-Athlete Devel.
Academics
Academics
Men’s Tennis
Sports Medicine
Football
Outdoor Facilities
Outdoor Facilities
Game Operations
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine
Smith Center
March 7
March 8
March 10
March 10
March 11
March 12
March 13
March 13
March 14
March 14
March 14
March 14
March 16
March 17
March 18
March 18
March 19
March 22
March 22
March 23
March 24
March 24
March 26
March 28
March 29
March 31
Happy Birthday in April to:
Cynthia Friend
Grant Porter
Rory Pommerening
Greg Gatz
Nicole Alexander
Joe Breschi
Anson Dorrance
Joe Smaldone
Janis Matson
Joe Sagula
Ben Sanders
Nina Walker
Willem Bokhoven
Mike Fox
Angela Reckart
Derek Galvin
Coleman Scott
Matt Terrell
Kevin Best
Paul Pogge
Keith Heckendorf
John Papuchis
Clark Smith
Kelly Waicus
Larry Porter
Men’s Basketball
Men’s Soccer
Football
Strength & Conditioning
Sports Medicine
Men’s Lacrosse
Women’s Soccer
Sports Marketing
Sports Medicine
Volleyball
Outdoor Facilities
Sports Medicine
Rams Club
Baseball
Track & Field
Gymnastics
Wrestling
Rams Club
Athletic Communications
Director’s Office
Football
Football
Director’s Office
Sports Medicine
Football
April 4
April 4
April 6
April 8
April 8
April 9
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April 10
April 10
April 12
April 13
April 13
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April 16
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April 23
April 23
April 23
April 26
April 27
April 28
Save the Date!
Athletic Department Play Day
Thursday, April 30
Fun for all! Check your email for details!
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