Recreational Services

Meet the Team

 

	Demond Pryor, M.A. — Director of Recreational Services 419.530.3701 demond.pryor@utoledo.edu Responsible for the overall leadership, supervision, management and vision of the Department. Working across the university to help provide engaging, Student-Centered, recreational services and health promotions to enhance the well-being of the University of Toledo Community.
	Nancy Burhans, M.Ed. — Assistant Director, Facilities Operations 419.530.3705 nancy.burhans@Utoledo.edu The primary function of this position is to provide leadership and direction in all daily functions of the operations of the facilities managed by the department which includes the Student Recreation Center, Carter Field(s) and Health Education Center. Work directly with campus Facility Management to maintain clean and safe facilities which includes maintenance and custodial needs of all UToledo Rec Facilities.
	Laurie Tomkinson — Assistant Director, Marketing and Member Services 419.530.3707 laurie.tomkinson@utoledo.edu The primary function of this position is to provide leadership and direction in all Member/Information Services, Marketing/Promotion, Website Development, Memberships, Sponsorships, Fundraising and Technology Management for the department.
	Tony North Jr., M.S. — Assistant Director, Programs & Leadership Development 419.530.3704 tony.north@utoledo.edu The primary function of this position is to provide leadership and direction in the competitive sports and Youth Camps area of the department, which includes Intramural Sports, Club Sports, Youth Camps and The University of Toledo eSports Varsity Team. Also, to provide leadership and direction of the department’s student employee training and development area.
	Jacob Rasmussen, M.A. — Coordinator, Aquatics & Challenge 419.530.3719 jacob.rasmussen@utoledo.edu The primary function of this position is to provide coordination, planning, and supervision of all Aquatics Operations, Programs, and Safety Education of the department, which includes CPR/First Aid Courses, Lifeguard Instructor Courses, Lifeguard Courses and training for department personnel. The Challenge area includes, Climbwall, Slackline, High Ropes, Log Rolling and Team Building.
	David Mann, M.A. — Coordinator, Competitive Sports & Youth Camps 419.530.3718 david.mann2@utoledo.edu The primary function of this position is to provide coordination, planning, management, and supervision for all Competitive Sports, Youth Camps and The University of Toledo eSports Varsity 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

	Colten Bonk — Graduate Assistant, Aquatics colten.bonk@rockets.utoledo.edu This assistantship works in conjunction with the Coordinator of Aquatics and Challenge to provide quality aquatics programs and activities. This position is responsible for coordinating  lifeguards and promoting swim lessons for the Office of Recreational Services. In addition, the Graduate Assistant of Aquatics assists with oversight of the private swim lessons and training staff.
	Gretchen Faust — Graduate Assistant, Wellbeing gretchen.faust@rockets.utoledo.edu This assistantship works in conjunction with the Associate Director of Programs & Assessment to provide well-being programs and activities to the student population. This position is responsible for coordinating and promoting well-being education and prevention efforts for Recreational Services. In addition, the Graduate Assistant of Wellness assists with oversight of the peer education program.
	Logan Boley — Graduate Assistant, Operations & Facilities Management logan.boley@rockets.utoledo.edu This assistantship is involved in the day to day operation of the Student Recreation Center and the Health Education Center (HEC) including managing the student staff and support of all recreational activities within the facilities.
	Savannah Wagener — Graduate Assistant, Marketing & Promotions savannah.wagener@rockets.utoledo.edu This assistantship works in conjunction with the Assistant Director, Marketing & Member Services to provide quality Marketing and Promotions. This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of marketing; design, digital media, social media, website and promoting all activities and events for the Office of Recreational Services. In addition, the Graduate Assistant of Marketing & Promotion assists with oversight of the Marketing department and training staff.
	lauren Albert — Graduate Assistant, Fitness lauren.andrews@rockets.utoledo.edu This assistantship works in conjunction with the Associate Director of Programs & Assessment to provide fitness programs and activities to the student population. This position is responsible for the oversight of the group fitness and personal training program.