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James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
New Faces Join JMU’s Duke Club Fundraising Staff
8/11/2017 8:30:00 AM | Duke Club
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development Justin Jannuzzi, who was introduced in April, has welcomed four new faces to the Duke Club this summer as the unit builds on record-breaking fundraising success.
Most recently, Michael Fisher arrived to the Duke Club as the new assistant athletics director for development. He joined earlier summer hires of Brad Burgess and Scooter Renkin as assistant directors of development along with Emily Hurd as assistant director of donor engagement and events.
While switching her focus to JMU's budding student-athlete leadership program, Assistant A.D. for Student-Athlete Leadership Meredith Crawford remains part of the unit as a letter winner fundraiser. Assistant A.D. for Major Gifts Bryan Allen, Director of Donor Administration Liz Menne and Office Manager Cindi Smead remain in their roles with the Duke Club. Additionaly, Alex Mosley, Hannah Edwards and Bridget Shanks serve the unit in part-time roles.
"We've put a great team in place for the Duke Club and I'm excited to see what this year has in store as we pave a new path," Jannuzzi said. "We owe gratitude to the individuals who previously filled these roles and built the Duke Club to its current status. As we transition with new staff, the work of this team will be crucial to build upon our competitive excellence and our departmental ambitions. I can't wait for our current and future donors to meet the new Duke Club team as we build upon our relationships and take JMU Athletics to greater heights."
"The Duke Club is a critical component to our success in all areas at James Madison," Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne said. "Justin has hit the ground running and that work has paid early dividends with the assembling of a first-class team. We set the bar high in terms of providing a first-class experience to our student-athletes. The Duke Club helps us to meet that bar by providing scholarship opportunities and first-class facilities. I am confident that this new Duke Club staff will work to reach our potential in those areas."
The Duke Club staff, new and returning, look forward to meeting fans at this year's Meet the Dukes event on Aug. 19, 6-8 p.m. at the event entrance near Gate B. In addition to meeting fall student-athletes, guests can make first contact with new development staff while enjoying light snacks and cash bar. Registration for the event is required, with two free drink tickets included.
The Duke Club is the fundraising arm of JMU Athletics and serves as the first line of communication with donors and athletics supporters. All donations help support JMU student-athlete scholarships and the general athletics operating budget. Duke Club initiatives also support capital projects such as the new Convocation Center.
Learn more about donating to the Duke Club to support student-athlete scholarships at JMUDukeClub.com
MEET THE NEW DUKE CLUB STAFF
Michael Fisher – Assistant A.D. for Development
Michael Fisher joined the Duke Club in August 2017 as the assistant athletics director for development. In this role, he is responsible for securing major gifts and leadership-level annual fund contributions. Additionally, he will oversee the Duke Club Annual Fund and assist in the day-to-day operations of the Duke Club.
Prior to his current role, Fisher held athletic fundraising positions with Old Dominion as the director of the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation and Tulane as the director of the Tulane Athletics Fund.
A native of Richmond, Va., Mike is a double graduate of VCU, receiving his bachelor's degree in 2011 and his master's from the Center for Sport Leadership in 2012.
"Mike has great experience building donor bases. He is genuine and an extremely hard worker. I am confident that Mike will be an outstanding leader within our department, and make his mark throughout the entire JMU community."
Scooter Renkin – Assistant Director of Development
Scooter Renkin arrived at James Madison in June of 2017 as assistant director of development following a year at N.C. State's Wolfpack Club.
While with the Wolfpack Club, Renkin was given the opportunity to work in various phases of athletic development. He assisted with both the major gift and annual fund campaigns, as well as helping to plan and implement Wolfpack Club events.
Renkin received his master's degree in sport leadership from VCU in 2016. Prior to VCU, Renkin played professional basketball for three years in both Uruguay and Australia. He earned all-league honors in both professional divisions.
Hailing from Midlothian, Va., upon graduating from Blue Ridge School (Va.), Renkin played basketball at JMU during the 2008-09 season. After his freshman season, he transferred to Indiana University of Pennsylvania. At IUP, Renkin played for an NCAA Division II National Championship and led his team to two Sweet Sixteen seasons. He was an all-conference performer and was named PSAC Scholar Athlete of the Year. Renkin graduated from IUP with a Bachelor of Science.
"Scooter has the natural personality and characteristics of a great fundraiser. I am certain that he will connect well with our donor and alumni bases. As a former JMU basketball player, he is very motivated to see us succeed with our arena fundraising efforts."
Bradley Burgess – Assistant Director of Development
Bradley Burgess returned to James Madison in June of 2017 as assistant director of development following one year in a similar fundraising role at Western Carolina.
From 2014-16, Burgess served as a graduate assistant in student-athlete leadership development at JMU. His responsibilities included assisting in overseeing SAAC operations, researching, developing and implementing holistic student-athlete development initiatives and day-to-day operations in the student-athlete leadership office.
Burgess graduated with cum laude honors in 2014 from the Hart School at JMU with a Bachelor of Science in sport and recreation management and a minor in business. In 2016, he completed a master's degree in sport and recreation leadership from JMU.
During his undergraduate career, Burgess was able to gain experience through practicums and internships in the athletics marketing, compliance, volunteer team manager and administration departments. He was also the sport club council president for a year, overseeing all club sports through UREC at JMU. He spent the summer of 2013 interning for the John Purdue Club, the athletics development arm of Purdue University.
"Brad is Mr. JMU. You can feel his passion as he proudly represents his alma mater. His knowledge of the university will really benefit our staff and donor base. He is fired up and already hitting the ground running."
Emily Hurd – Assistant Director of Donor Engagement & Events
Emily Hurd came to James Madison in June of 2017 as an assistant director of donor engagement and events following a year and a half at Kent State.
In her previous role, Hurd served as the special projects assistant to the athletics director. She facilitated both internal and external operations of the department, ensuring efficiency of all units. Prior to her time at Kent State, Hurd worked in student-athlete academic services departments at Florida State and West Virginia.
Hurd is a multiple-degree graduate of Penn State, where she was a Division I student-athlete on the women's soccer team. She received her undergraduate degree in communications in 2013 and her master's in higher education administration in 2014. Hurd was a four-year starter and a two-year team captain for the Nittany Lions. She led her team to four consecutive Big Ten championships and a runner-up finish in the 2012 NCAA Championship.
"Emily will do a fantastic job engaging our donor base and continuing the momentum with JMU Athletics. She is driven and brings great energy and attention to detail to the position. As a former student athlete, she understands our mission in giving back."
Most recently, Michael Fisher arrived to the Duke Club as the new assistant athletics director for development. He joined earlier summer hires of Brad Burgess and Scooter Renkin as assistant directors of development along with Emily Hurd as assistant director of donor engagement and events.
While switching her focus to JMU's budding student-athlete leadership program, Assistant A.D. for Student-Athlete Leadership Meredith Crawford remains part of the unit as a letter winner fundraiser. Assistant A.D. for Major Gifts Bryan Allen, Director of Donor Administration Liz Menne and Office Manager Cindi Smead remain in their roles with the Duke Club. Additionaly, Alex Mosley, Hannah Edwards and Bridget Shanks serve the unit in part-time roles.
"We've put a great team in place for the Duke Club and I'm excited to see what this year has in store as we pave a new path," Jannuzzi said. "We owe gratitude to the individuals who previously filled these roles and built the Duke Club to its current status. As we transition with new staff, the work of this team will be crucial to build upon our competitive excellence and our departmental ambitions. I can't wait for our current and future donors to meet the new Duke Club team as we build upon our relationships and take JMU Athletics to greater heights."
"The Duke Club is a critical component to our success in all areas at James Madison," Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne said. "Justin has hit the ground running and that work has paid early dividends with the assembling of a first-class team. We set the bar high in terms of providing a first-class experience to our student-athletes. The Duke Club helps us to meet that bar by providing scholarship opportunities and first-class facilities. I am confident that this new Duke Club staff will work to reach our potential in those areas."
The Duke Club staff, new and returning, look forward to meeting fans at this year's Meet the Dukes event on Aug. 19, 6-8 p.m. at the event entrance near Gate B. In addition to meeting fall student-athletes, guests can make first contact with new development staff while enjoying light snacks and cash bar. Registration for the event is required, with two free drink tickets included.
The Duke Club is the fundraising arm of JMU Athletics and serves as the first line of communication with donors and athletics supporters. All donations help support JMU student-athlete scholarships and the general athletics operating budget. Duke Club initiatives also support capital projects such as the new Convocation Center.
Learn more about donating to the Duke Club to support student-athlete scholarships at JMUDukeClub.com
MEET THE NEW DUKE CLUB STAFF
Michael Fisher – Assistant A.D. for Development
Michael Fisher joined the Duke Club in August 2017 as the assistant athletics director for development. In this role, he is responsible for securing major gifts and leadership-level annual fund contributions. Additionally, he will oversee the Duke Club Annual Fund and assist in the day-to-day operations of the Duke Club.Prior to his current role, Fisher held athletic fundraising positions with Old Dominion as the director of the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation and Tulane as the director of the Tulane Athletics Fund.
A native of Richmond, Va., Mike is a double graduate of VCU, receiving his bachelor's degree in 2011 and his master's from the Center for Sport Leadership in 2012.
"Mike has great experience building donor bases. He is genuine and an extremely hard worker. I am confident that Mike will be an outstanding leader within our department, and make his mark throughout the entire JMU community."
Scooter Renkin – Assistant Director of Development
Scooter Renkin arrived at James Madison in June of 2017 as assistant director of development following a year at N.C. State's Wolfpack Club.While with the Wolfpack Club, Renkin was given the opportunity to work in various phases of athletic development. He assisted with both the major gift and annual fund campaigns, as well as helping to plan and implement Wolfpack Club events.
Renkin received his master's degree in sport leadership from VCU in 2016. Prior to VCU, Renkin played professional basketball for three years in both Uruguay and Australia. He earned all-league honors in both professional divisions.
Hailing from Midlothian, Va., upon graduating from Blue Ridge School (Va.), Renkin played basketball at JMU during the 2008-09 season. After his freshman season, he transferred to Indiana University of Pennsylvania. At IUP, Renkin played for an NCAA Division II National Championship and led his team to two Sweet Sixteen seasons. He was an all-conference performer and was named PSAC Scholar Athlete of the Year. Renkin graduated from IUP with a Bachelor of Science.
"Scooter has the natural personality and characteristics of a great fundraiser. I am certain that he will connect well with our donor and alumni bases. As a former JMU basketball player, he is very motivated to see us succeed with our arena fundraising efforts."
Bradley Burgess – Assistant Director of Development
Bradley Burgess returned to James Madison in June of 2017 as assistant director of development following one year in a similar fundraising role at Western Carolina.From 2014-16, Burgess served as a graduate assistant in student-athlete leadership development at JMU. His responsibilities included assisting in overseeing SAAC operations, researching, developing and implementing holistic student-athlete development initiatives and day-to-day operations in the student-athlete leadership office.
Burgess graduated with cum laude honors in 2014 from the Hart School at JMU with a Bachelor of Science in sport and recreation management and a minor in business. In 2016, he completed a master's degree in sport and recreation leadership from JMU.
During his undergraduate career, Burgess was able to gain experience through practicums and internships in the athletics marketing, compliance, volunteer team manager and administration departments. He was also the sport club council president for a year, overseeing all club sports through UREC at JMU. He spent the summer of 2013 interning for the John Purdue Club, the athletics development arm of Purdue University.
"Brad is Mr. JMU. You can feel his passion as he proudly represents his alma mater. His knowledge of the university will really benefit our staff and donor base. He is fired up and already hitting the ground running."
Emily Hurd – Assistant Director of Donor Engagement & Events
Emily Hurd came to James Madison in June of 2017 as an assistant director of donor engagement and events following a year and a half at Kent State.In her previous role, Hurd served as the special projects assistant to the athletics director. She facilitated both internal and external operations of the department, ensuring efficiency of all units. Prior to her time at Kent State, Hurd worked in student-athlete academic services departments at Florida State and West Virginia.
Hurd is a multiple-degree graduate of Penn State, where she was a Division I student-athlete on the women's soccer team. She received her undergraduate degree in communications in 2013 and her master's in higher education administration in 2014. Hurd was a four-year starter and a two-year team captain for the Nittany Lions. She led her team to four consecutive Big Ten championships and a runner-up finish in the 2012 NCAA Championship.
"Emily will do a fantastic job engaging our donor base and continuing the momentum with JMU Athletics. She is driven and brings great energy and attention to detail to the position. As a former student athlete, she understands our mission in giving back."
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