Meet the Team
Tony North Jr., M.S.
Director, Recreational Services
419.530.3704
tony.north@utoledo.edu
The primary function of this position is for the overall leadership, supervision, management, and vision of the Department. Working in partnership with the university to help provide engaging, student-centered, recreational services and health promotions to enhance the well-being of the University of Toledo Community. In addition, provides leadership and direction in all programming areas of the department, which includes Aquatics, Operations, Camps, Challenge, Competitive Sports, Wellness, Fitness, and Special Events, with specific duties in the area of Club Sports and direction of the department’s student employee training and development area.
Jacob Rasmussen, M.A.
Assistant Director, Facilities and Member Services
419.530.3719
jacob.rasmussen@utoledo.edu
The primary function of this position is to provide leadership and direction in member services, reservation and event management, and the daily operations of facilities managed by the department. These facilities include the Student Recreation Center, Morse Fitness Center, Carter Field, and the outdoor pickleball courts.
Gracelyn Jones, M.S.
Manager, Programs & Leadership Development
419.530.3718
Gracelyn.jones@utoledo.edu
The primary function of this position is to provide leadership and direction for the department’s programming areas, which include Youth Camps, Competitive Sports, Fitness & Wellness, Leadership, and Special Event Recreational Programs, with specific responsibilities in Wellness Programs. This position also provides leadership and direction for the department’s student employee training and development initiatives.
Samuel Angell, B.S.
The primary function of this position is to coordinate, plan, and supervise all Intramural Sports programming; assist with the planning, management, hiring, supervision, and execution of youth camps, specifically the UToledo REC Kids Camp and Toledo Youth Sports Camp; and provide leadership and direction for The University of Toledo Varsity Esports program.
Jack Knotts
Clerical Specialist
419.530.3706
jack.knotts@utoledo.edu
The primary function of this position is to provide leadership and direction for the day-to-day front office operations which include student training, payroll, all office sales, parking, member entry, membership management/ sales and customer service.
Graduate Assistants
Sports Medicine
Madeline Button, M.S.
Certified Athletic Trainer
The primary function of this position is to provide injury prevention and care to all Rec Center members, including emergency care, first-aid, injury evaluation, therapeutic interventions, concussion management, taping and wrapping. Maddy provides on-field coverage for all club sports team home competitions.
Abby Coulson, M.B.A.
Certified Athletic Trainer
The primary function of this position is to provide injury prevention and care to all Rec Center members, including emergency care, first-aid, injury evaluation, therapeutic interventions, concussion management, taping and wrapping. Abby provides coverage for Rocket Marching Band and ROTC.