Kevin arrived at Iowa in 1998 and served in other academic and medical fundraising roles before taking over leadership of athletics development in 2016. In his current role, he leads an experienced team of 15 advancement professionals who work on behalf of Iowa Athletics, which includes Athletics annual giving, I-Club and premium seating, events, campaigns, and major and leadership giving. Kevin serves as sport liaison for Iowa football and Iowa wrestling. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and urban studies from St. Olaf College, as well as a master’s in educational policy and leadership from the University of St. Thomas.

John came to Iowa in 2018 to support University of Iowa athletics through fundraising efforts. In his current role, he oversees major gift fundraising staff, capital campaigns and acts as a sport liaison for Iowa women’s soccer and men’s golf. Prior to moving into athletics development, John worked in fundraising for UI health sciences. He earned his bachelor’s in economics from Iowa.

Sloane came to Iowa in 2007 to help the athletics development team in its fundraising efforts. In her current role, she handles leadership gift fundraising, the athletics courtesy car program and serves as a sport liaison for Iowa women’s basketball, track and field and cross country and rowing. Sloane has worked within several different universities and previously had a fundraising role at the University of Northern Iowa. Additionally, Sloane played softball and was a women’s basketball letterwinner for Morningside College, where she received her bachelor’s degree. She also earned a master’s degree from Old Dominion University.

Darryl came to Iowa in 2007 to help fundraise for the Iowa Hawkeyes. In his current role, he maintains donor relations, handles major gifts, runs campaigns for capital projects, and acts as a sport liaison for Iowa women’s tennis and men’s basketball. Prior to joining the athletic development team, Darryl worked in fundraising for other academic areas at Iowa. He was a basketball and baseball letterwinner for Luther College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in public communication before receiving his master’s degree in higher education leadership in athletics administration from Iowa.

Katie came to Iowa in 2017 to lead the intercollegiate athletics annual giving team. In her current role, she manages the operations of the Iowa Athletics Annual Fund and develops annual giving fundraising campaigns for the I-Club, Hawkeye Scholarship Fund, and letterwinner programs. Katie serves as a sport liaison for Iowa women’s gymnastics and softball. Additionally, Katie is an Iowa softball letterwinner (2007–10) and served as captain. She earned bachelor’s degrees in both elementary education and health and sports studies from Iowa before earning her master’s in higher education administration from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Jayne came to Iowa in 2010 to coordinate events related to the department’s fundraising efforts, including for the I-Club and other game-day related activities. She also leads the Hawkeye Events tour, Hawkeye Huddles, and oversees I-Club chapters. Jayne is also a co-sport liaison for the Iowa spirit squads. Jayne received her bachelor’s degree from Iowa.

Scott joined the Iowa athletics development team in 2017. In his current role, he handles major gifts, runs capital campaigns, acts as a sport liaison for Iowa volleyball and baseball, and conducts strategic initiatives for premium seating. Scott was a collegiate baseball coach for nearly two decades and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa.

Joe came to Iowa in 2019 to advance the department’s fundraising efforts. In his current role, he handles major gifts, acts as a co-sport liaison for Hawkeye football and leads the Hawkeye Airforce efforts. Joe previously worked as the athletic director for Alleman Catholic High School. He earned his bachelor’s from Iowa—as well as played football for the Hawkeyes—and has a master’s degree from St. Ambrose University.

Marlene came to Iowa in 1987 to work with the athletics development department and further the team’s fundraising efforts. In her current role, she manages Hawkeye football and men’s basketball premium seating.

Diane arrived at Iowa in 2006 to further advance the department’s fundraising efforts. In her current role, she runs capital campaigns, coordinates estate planning, and works on the HERkys committee. She acts as a sports liaison for Iowa women’s golf, swimming and diving and field hockey. Diane served as Iowa women’s golf coach from 1975 to 2002 and is an LPGA golf teaching professional. After coaching, Diane was the compliance coordinator for the university from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she is a letterwinner in golf from Iowa State University (1969–71), where she also earned her bachelor’s degree prior to receiving her master’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa.

Taylor came to Iowa in 2020 to work with the Annual Giving team in its intercollegiate athletics department. In her current role she works to grow and maintain I-Club membership, leads letterwinner communications and strategy, and crowdfunding campaigns. She serves as a co-sport liaison for Iowa field hockey and the Iowa spirit squads. Taylor was a softball letterwinner for the University of Wisconsin–Madison (2013–17), where she also earned her bachelor’s in operations and technology management. She then gained her master’s degree in intercollegiate athletics administration from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Amy came to Iowa in 1994 to contribute to the department’s fundraising efforts. In her current role, she leads all project management and assists with the annual fund and letterwinner communications and strategy. She also oversees the gift-in-kind initiative, leads mainstand seating efforts for Hawkeye football and men’s basketball, and coordinates athletic gifts adjustments.

Amber came to Iowa in 2015 to assist in the department’s fundraising efforts. In her current role, she helps run capital campaigns for soccer, manages RV parking for game days, supports the gift-in-kind pilot program, and prospect management. Amber earned her associate degree in applied science from Scott Community College.

Lindsay came to Iowa in 2017 to further the department’s fundraising efforts. In her current role, she provides support in portfolio management, stewardship, and donor requests. She also assists with events, the National I-Club Board, administration of the Hawkeye Visions Endowed Scholarship program, and project management. Lindsay received her bachelor’s degrees in marketing and management from Iowa.

Kate came to Iowa in 1999 to assist in fundraising for the athletics department. In her current role, she supports annual giving, the courtesy car program, and the gift-in-kind initiative. Kate is first on the phones and is likely the first person you’ll talk to in our office. Prior to joining the athletics team, Kate worked as a development associate for health sciences.

Kelsey came to Iowa in 2017 to further the department’s fundraising efforts. In her current role, she helps run campaigns, assists with the progression of the Hawkeye Visions Endowed Scholarship program, sustains annual giving support, and handles prospect management. Prior to joining the athletics department, Kelsey was the facilities administrative assistant at Integrated DNA Technologies. She earned her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Iowa.