Kent State University was founded in 1910

Address: 800 E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240, United States (330) 672-3000
Website: http://www.kent.edu/
Alumni Worldwide: 214,000+
Students: 41,000+

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY HISTORY 

Kent State University was founded in 1910 as a teacher training school, Kent State has become a part of economic development, culture and manpower in the region and beyond as the premier university in Ohio. Kent State University have already received many awards for applying new knowledge to address the needs of the communities it serves and society as a whole through a number of continuing education courses and much more. To learn more about the history of the university and what makes it one of the best colleges in Ohio,

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY STAFF

Administration       

• Joel Nielsen    Director of Athletics   
• Devin Crosby    Deputy Athletic Director   
• Janet Kittell    Senior Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator   
• Matthew R. Geis    Senior Associate Athletic Director/Executive Director for Athletic Advancement   
• Greg Glaus    Associate Athletic Director for Academic and Compliance Services   
• Colin Miller    Senior Fiscal Manager   
• Kaitlyn Vincek    Special Projects Assistant to the Athletic Director   

Academic Services       

• Greg Glaus    Associate Athletic Director for Academic and Compliance Services   
• Angie Hull    Assistant Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Academic Services   
• Dr. Talea Drummer    Assistant Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Success/Director of Football Academics   
• Amy Densevich    Athletic Academic Counselor    
• Caitlin Carroll    Athletic Academic Counselor    
• John Hardesty    Graduate Assistant   
• Curtis Burkeen    Learning Specialist   
• Heather Reid    Learning Specialist   
• Carly Riepenhoff     Assistant Learning Specialist   
• Donna Burroughs    Tutor - Math   

Athletic Advancement/Golden Flashes Club       

• Matthew R. Geis    Senior Associate Athletic Director/Executive Director for Athletic Advancement   
• Jim Hofbauer    Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Advancement   
• Maggie McKendry    Associate Director of Athletic Advancement   
• Alicia Gaffney    Associate Director, Special Projects & Events   
• Kara Mayle    Director of Athletic Alumni Relations   
• Amy Morris    Director of Athletic Advancement Operations   
• Linda Schuck    Senior Secretary   
• Mark Libs    Assistant Director, The Golden Flashes Club   
• Erich Karthan    Graduate Assistant   
• Rachel Laukhart    Intern, Athletic Advancement Operations   
• Rachel Miholer    Intern, The Golden Flashes Club   

Athletic Communications       

• Lyndsey Maurer    Director of Athletic Communications (Soccer, Men's Golf)   
• Aaron Chimenti    Assistant Director (Football, Wrestling)   
• Mollie Radzinski    Assistant Director (Baseball, Women's Basketball, Field Hockey, Women's Golf)   
• Jay Fiorello    Assistant Director (Men's Basketball, Softball, Volleyball)   
• Brad Bee    Assistant Director (Gymnastics, Track & Field/Cross Country)   

Athletic Training       

• Trent Stratton    Director of Sports Medicine (Football, M&W Golf)   
• Samantha Bowker    Assistant Athletic Trainer (Volleyball, Track & Field, Cross Country)   
• Kevin Kamlowsky    Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball & Baseball)   
• Michelle Rura    Assistant Athletic Trainer (Gymnastics, Cheer & Dance, Insurance Coordinator)   
• Alex Walker    Assistant Athletic Trainer (Football, Soccer & Wrestling)   
• Sara Dorsten    Graduate Assistant (Track & Field, Cross Country)    
• Callie Jedrzejek    Graduate Assistant (Field Hockey & Softball)   
• Francesca Gironda    Graduate Assistant ((Baseball & Wrestling)   
• Emily Moran    Intern (Soccer & spring FIeld Hockey)   
• Steven Lapso    Graduate Assistant (Football & Track & Field)   
• Dr. John Gunstad    Staff Neuropsychologist   
• Amy Miracle    Staff Dietician    

Compliance       

• Greg Glaus    Associate Athletic Director for Academic and Compliance Services   
• Kristin Reed     Assistant Athletic Director/Eligibility Coordinator   
• Marc Johnson    Assistant Director for Compliance & Eligibility   
• Katie Schilling    Compliance Administrator   

Equipment Room       

• Clifton Ragin Jr.    Head Equipment Manager   
• Candace Olszak    Assistant Equipment Manager   
• Sarah Hatton    Assistant Equipment Manager   
• Matthew Payton    Assistant Equipment Manager   

Facilities and Operations       

• Andrew Foster    Assistant Athletic Director - Facilities & Operations    
• Julie Gott    Field House Facility Manager (Track, Softball, Field Hockey)   
• Mykal Imbrock    M.A.C. Center Facility Manager (Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Gymnastics)   
• Zach Keller    M.A.C. Center Graduate Assistant   
• Karlie Hepburn    M.A.C. Center Graduate Assistant   
• Ashley Just    Field House Graduate Assistant   
• Jimmy Fetzer    Field House Graduate Assistant   

IMG College       

• Tom Sitko    General Manager   
• Marketing/Promotions       
• Heather Cook    Director of Marketing   
• Nick Kane    Video Coordinator   
• Ty Linder    Director of Broadcasting - PxP for Football, Men's Basketball and Baseball   
• David Carducci    Director of New Media   

Strength and Conditioning       

• Bob Lemieux    Director of Strength and Conditioning   
• Antoine Sharp    Football Strength & Conditioning Coach   
• Rhen Vail    Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach   
• Justin VanDusen    Graduate Assistant Strength Coach   
• Mary Catherine Powers    Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach   
• Sean Lockwood    Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach   

Ticket Office       

• Ticket Office    Kent State Ticket Office   
• Eric Fronczek    Ticket Office Manager   
• Keith Dea    Assistant Ticket Manager/Sales   
• Athletic Administrative Services       
• Beth Lott    Business Analyst Associate   
• Vicki Nader    Account Clerk II   
• Department Advisors       
• Laing Kennedy    Emeritus Director of Athletics   
• Kathy Wilson    Faculty Rep   

Baseball       

• Jeff Duncan    Head Coach   
• Mike Birkbeck    Associate Head Coach   
• Alex Marconi    Assistant Coach   
• Brandon Larson    Volunteer Assistant   
• Barrett Serrato    Volunteer Assistant   

Men's Basketball       

• Rob Senderoff    Head Coach   
• Eric Haut    Assistant Coach   
• Bobby Steinburg    Assistant Coach   
• DeAndre Haynes    Assistant Coach   
• Mike McKee    Director of Basketball Operations   
• Amy Cecchetti    Secretary   

Women's Basketball       

• Danielle O'Banion    Head Coach   
• Geoff Lanier    Assistant Coach   
• Wyketha Harrell    Assistant Coach   
• Amy Cecchetti    Secretary   
• Krista Beechy    Director of Basketball Operations   
• Kylene Spiegel    Assistant Coach   
• Men's and Women's Cross Country       
• Mark Croghan    Cross Country Head Coach   

Field Hockey       

• Kathleen Wiler    Head Coach   
• Lawrence Amar    Assistant Coach   
• Heather Schnepf    Assistant Coach   

Football       

• Paul Haynes    Head Coach   
• Brian George    Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line   
• Dave McMichael    Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends   
• Jeff Burrow    Safeties   
• Ben Needham    Recruiting Coordinator/Linebackers   
• Shawn Clark    Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line   
• Doc Gamble    Wide Receivers   
• Don Treadwell    Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs   
• Antoine Sharp    Football Strength & Conditioning Coach   
• Zack Tilves    Director of Football Operations   
• Colin Ferrell    Defensive Graduate Assistant   
• Stephanie Boyle    Administrative Secretary   
• Bill Nickell    Offensive Graduate Assistant   
• T.K. Rock    Offensive Graduate Assistant   
• Andres Gispert    Video Coordinator   
• Mark Spencer    Running Backs Coach   
• Hank Poteat    Cornerbacks    

Men's Golf       

• Herb Page    Director of Golf/Head Men's Golf Coach   
• Rob Wakeling    Associate Head Coach   
• Tom Ballinger    Volunteer Assistant Coach   

Women's Golf       

• Greg Robertson    Head Coach   
• Herb Page    Director of Golf/Head Men's Golf Coach   
• Maddi Swaney    Assistant Coach   
• Women's Gymnastics       
• Brice Biggin    Head Coach   
• Sharon Sabin    Assistant Coach   
• Craig Ballard    Assistant Coach   
• Marie Case    Volunteer Assistant Coach   

Softball       

• Karen Linder    Head Coach   
• Jessica Bachkora    Assistant Coach   
• Eric Oakley    Assistant Coach   
• Don Duffy    Volunteer Assistant   

Women's Soccer       

• Rob Marinaro    Head Coach   
• Abby Richter    Assistant Coach   
• Pat Sweeney    Assistant Coach   

Men's Track & Field       

• Bill Lawson    Director of Track and Field and Cross Country   
• Mark Croghan    Cross Country Head Coach   
• Nathan Fanger    Associate Head Coach - Throws   
• Phil Rickaby    Assistant Coach - Horizontal Jumps, Short Sprints   
• Michael Schober    Assistant Coach - Jumps, Combined, Hurdles   
• Barron Witherspoon    Assistant Coach - Sprints, Hurdles   
• Ashton Avery    Volunteer Assistant Coach   

Women's Track & Field       

• Bill Lawson    Director of Track and Field and Cross Country   
• Mark Croghan    Cross Country Head Coach   
• Nathan Fanger    Associate Head Coach - Throws   
• Phil Rickaby    Assistant Coach - Horizontal Jumps, Short Sprints   
• Michael Schober    Assistant Coach - Jumps, Combined, Hurdles   
• Barron Witherspoon    Assistant Coach - Sprints, Hurdles   
• Ashton Avery    Volunteer Assistant Coach   

Women's Volleyball       

• Don Gromala    Head Coach   
• Steve Bailey    Assistant Coach   
• Kim Kuzma    Assistant Coach   
• Mike Passarelli    Volunteer Assistant   

Wrestling       

• Jim Andrassy    Head Coach   
• Josh Moore    Assistant Coach   
• Matt Hill    Assistant Coach   
• Tom Manning    Camp and Tournament Consultant   
• Stevie Mitcheff    Volunteer Assistant