To my dear friends and fellow Illini,
As a graduate of our esteemed Colleges of Business and Law and a former Illini football player, it is with unspeakable pride that I pen this, my first letter as your new director of athletics. From the moment I realized, nearly 20 years ago, that this job existed, I have dreamed of being the athletic director at Illinois. Today that dream becomes a reality. I thank you for entrusting me with this awesome responsibility. I promise you tireless effort, creative and bold decision-making, utmost integrity, and a competitive fire that burns intensely. We share the same goals. First, we will prepare our student-athletes, as graduates of our institution, to be leaders in our changing world. Second, we will build a prouder, stronger, and more passionate constituency of alumni, donors, and fans. And last, but certainly not least, WE WILL WIN.
As a graduate of our esteemed Colleges of Business and Law and a former Illini football player, it is with unspeakable pride that I pen this, my first letter as your new director of athletics. From the moment I realized, nearly 20 years ago, that this job existed, I have dreamed of being the athletic director at Illinois. Today that dream becomes a reality. I thank you for entrusting me with this awesome responsibility. I promise you tireless effort, creative and bold decision-making, utmost integrity, and a competitive fire that burns intensely. We share the same goals. First, we will prepare our student-athletes, as graduates of our institution, to be leaders in our changing world. Second, we will build a prouder, stronger, and more passionate constituency of alumni, donors, and fans. And last, but certainly not least, WE WILL WIN.
