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The home of the Bea- vers has had over $200 million in fiscal improve- ments completed since the 2005 season. The east side of the complex houses some of the finest ame- nities in all of college and NFL football, including the popular Club and Loge, and a new playing surface (FieldTurf) was installed prior to the 2012 season. Prior to the 2016 season the popular Terrace was introduced to providing a unique fan experience showcasing the state’s premier food and beverage. In 2017 the expanded Valley Football Center opened to further modernize the on-campus Reser Stadium. Over the last 10 years the capacity of the stadi- um has increased by 11,000 and now features some of the best viewing in all of college football. The OSU student-body sits directly behind the Beavers’ bench along the east sidelines, with pas- sionate fans in other sections. One of the unique aspects of the stadium is that the seating is close to the field, giving OSU a distinct home field advan- tage. Karl Maasdam That home field advantage has helped the Bea- vers score some of the program’s biggest wins in of campus, was originally built in 1953 at a cost of Valley Football Center opened. The stadium’s ca- recent seasons, including snapping USC’s 27-game $330,463.19 with a seating capacity of 28,000. pacity is now 43,363. Pac-10 Conference win streak in 2006 and then de- Following the 1965 Rose Bowl, additional end zone Reser Stadium has become a shining monu- feating the No. 1 Trojans in 2008. bleacher seats were added to raise the capacity to ment for not only Athletics, but the entire University. Reser Stadium was originally known as Parker 33,000. The stadium was expanded to 40,593 in “Beaver Nation” has embraced the upgrades to the Stadium until June 14, 1999. At that time Al and Pat 1967 with a new addition to the west side, including facility that has become a source of pride for all of Reser of Beaverton, Ore., made a personal seven- a new press box. Stadium capacity was reduced in Oregon State University. figure gift to OSU athletics. 1990 as a result of the construction of the original The stadium, which is located on the south side Valley Football Center. In June of 1996, an enlarged

Karl Maasdam Dave Nishitani RESER STADIUM VALLEY FOOTBALL CENTER Built: 1953 Built: 1990 First Game: November 14, 1953 vs. Washington State Expanded: 1996 & 2016 First Victory: November 14, 1953 vs. Washington State (7-0) Remodel and Expansion Cost: $42 million First Touchdown: Chuck Brackett (OSU) 1-yard run vs. Washington Amenities: The Valley Football Center, the hub of the Beaver football team, State, Nov. 14, 1953 re-opened in time for the 2016 season. The transformational Victory Through First Touchdown Passing: John Hermann from Douglas Bradley Valley project added 37,870 square feet and renovated 25,830 square feet of (UCLA), October 23, 1954 previously existing space. The renovation expanded the players’ locker room, coaches’ locker room, sports medicine area and equipment area. It renovated First 100-yard Rusher: Ralph Carr (OSU) 107 yards vs. Washington the coaches’ offices, meeting rooms and players’ lounge as well as creating a State, Nov. 14, 1953 new media center, a barber shop, lobby, hall of fame area and an auditorium. Biggest Crowd: 47,249 vs. Oregon, 2012 100th Victory: Aug. 28, 2003 vs. Sacramento State (40-7)

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Karl Maasdam TOMMY PROTHRO FOOTBALL COMPLEX MERRITT TRUAX INDOOR CENTER Renovated: 2012 Built: 2001 Size: 2 full-size practice fields Size: 85,000 square feet Surface: The grass surface was replaced with FieldTurf during the spring of Surface: FieldTurf 2012 and now provides the Beavers with an outdoor practice facility that is us- Cost: $12 million able year-round. Lights were also installed in the most recent renovation.

Karl Maasdam Karl Maasdam BETH RAY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT P. WAYNE VALLEY SPORTS PERFORMANCE CENTER Built: 2012 Built: 2008 Size: 30,000 square feet Size: 20,000 square feet Cost: $14 million Cost: $16 million Amenities: The three-story complex, opened in the summer of 2012, is adja- Amenities: Oregon State University student-athletes and staff officially opened cent to athletic facilities and numerous residence halls. It features classroom the doors to the remodeled P. Wayne Valley Sports Performance Center March space, a computer laboratory, study lounge and commons area, as well as 10, 2020. The $3.64 million privately funded facility is home to the Beavers’ counseling offices, meeting rooms and tutorial spaces. strength and conditioning program for the University’s 500 student-athletes. The remodeled SPC includes 22 tons of new weights, a Gatorade Fueling Station, fully integrated audio/visual and sound, and an expanded indoor turf field among other amenities. SAMARITAN SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER Built: 2014 Size: 17,000 square feet Amenities: The Samaritan Sports Medicine Center, opened in late 2014. The 17,000-square-foot center on the campus of Oregon State University is located between Reser Stadium and the Merritt Truax Indoor Center. Clinic operations are led by Douglas Aukerman, MD, a sports medicine physi- cian who serves as Director of Sports Medicine for Samaritan Health Services and Senior Associate Athletic Director for sports medicine at OSU. The center provides diagnostic and treatment services, and serves as a site for student internships, training and research. Samaritan operates the facility on land leased from OSU. Karl Maasdam “This project enhances the university’s academic and research mission, particularly in the areas of athletic training and exercise and sports science,” said Ed Ray, president of Oregon State University, at the dedication ceremony. “We are fortunate to have a comprehensive health care partner in our community that offers board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialists, as well as a broad complement of professional staff and support for training and research.”

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OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY Oregon State is an internationally recognized public research university that draws F. KING ALEXANDER people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. We go wherever the challenges are, push ourselves to the edge of what’s known and keep going. We are determined to UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT forge solutions. We are diverse and welcoming. We are collaborative and are better work- First year at Oregon State ing together. We embrace our responsibility to Oregon and the world, building a future that’s smarter, healthier, more prosperous and more just. We see what could be and have worked relentlessly to make it so since 1868. Oregon State is Oregon’s largest university with 11 colleges, 14 Agricultural Experi- ment Stations and forest research laboratories, Extension offices in every Oregon county, the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, OSU-Cascades in Bend and academic programs in Portland. We have a presence in each of Oregon’s 36 counties, a statewide economic footprint of $2.334 billion and an impact that reaches across the state and beyond. Education: St. Lawrence University - Bachelors, Political Science; University of Oxford - M.S., Educational studies and comparative education policy; Univer- ACADEMICS sity of Wisconsin-Madison - Ph.D., Higher education administration Oregon State University’s outstanding faculty and academic programs consistently Family: Wife, Shenette; daughters Kylie, Savannah and Madison attract more high achieving students than any other school in Oregon. We offer more F. King Alexander, a prominent national advocate for advancing equal opportunity for all than 200 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through our 11 colleges, the people through public higher education, became Oregon State University’s 15th president Graduate School and the university’s Honors College, one of only a handful of degree- on July 1, 2020. President Alexander brings 20 years of success as a university president granting honors programs in the U.S. to OSU, where he is continuing the transformative momentum and impact that Oregon • The Center for World University Rankings placed Oregon State in the top 1.5% of State University -- Oregon’s largest university -- has realized over the past two decades. degree-granting institutions of higher education in the world. President Alexander is noted for his commitment to inclusive excellence among stu- • Oregon State is ranked first for innovation among colleges and universities in the dents, faculty and staff; his drive to provide access and an affordable education to all Pacific Northwest by U.S. News & World Report. learners; and his support for the teaching, research and outreach mission of the land grant • Oregon State’s programs in forestry, oceanography, marine biology, natural re- university. He has provided Congressional testimony on barriers to equal opportunity for sources, agriculture, computer science and robotics are ranked among the best in the college students, college affordability and the use of federal incentives to help reverse the U.S. and the world. national decline in state support for public higher education. • U.S. News & World Report has ranked Oregon State’s Ecampus No. 5 in the nation As OSU’s president, he is working with students, faculty, staff, alumni and stakeholders and in the top 10 for online bachelor’s degree programs the last six years in a row. to advance a safe, welcome, just and inclusive university community; provide further suc- cess for all graduate and undergraduate students; advance support for OSU’s excellent RESEARCH faculty and staff in teaching, scholarship, research and outreach; further enhance OSU’s Oregon State University earned $439 million in external research funding legacy of more than 150 years of service to all of Oregon; and build on the momentum and in the 2019 fiscal year, its second-best year ever. Oregon State is one of only two land, achievements guided by past President Emeritus Ed Ray over the past two decades. sea, space and sun grant institutions in the U.S. and is the only university in Oregon to President Alexander succeeds Edward J. Ray, who served as president of the univer- have earned both Carnegie Classifications for Highest Research Activity and Community sity from July 2003 through June 2020. Ray is now president emeritus at Oregon State Engagement. Oregon State is recognized for both scholarly achievement and the direct and a professor of economics in the College of Liberal Arts. impact of applied development, fulfilling the land-grant mission to serve the public good. Prior to his arrival at Oregon State, President Alexander served as president and The OSU research agenda, integrated with our strategic plan, guides faculty inquiry in chancellor of Louisiana State University from July 2013 through December 2019. Under three signature areas: his leadership, LSU’s 2018-19 graduating class set records for the number of in-state and • Advancing the science of sustainable earth ecosystems. out-of-state graduates, as well as females, African Americans, Hispanics, first-generation • Improving human health and wellness. students and Pell Grant recipients, along with graduates who previously served in the U.S. • Promoting economic growth and social progress. military. These LSU graduates are among the nation’s lowest in terms of student loan in- Oregon State’s researchers are top-ranked in their fields, hold leadership positions in debtedness with more than half graduating with no student loan debt. international and national professional organizations and have earned prestigious hon- President Alexander also served as president of California State University, Long ors. Beach from January 2006 to June 2013 and president of Murray State University in Ken- tucky from September 2001 to December 2005. Throughout his career, President Alexander has been honored and recognized for his leadership. He received the Stephen J. Trachtenberg Award for Leadership in Higher Edu- cation in 2017 from the American Association of University Administrators; was selected as the California State University President of the Year in 2009-10 and 2011-12 by the California State University Students Association; received the Humanitarian Award by the California Conference for Equity and Justice in 2013; and was named to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame in 2016. He also received the Leadership in Higher Education Award from the Long Beach Chapter of NAACP in 2008; the Excellence in Higher Education Service Award from the Community Hispanic Association’s 12th annual Nuestra Imagen (Our Image) Awards; and the Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Dedication to International Human Rights from the Cambodia town Association in Long Beach. President Alexander is the author of “The American Higher Education Dilemma: State Disinvestment, Student Indebtedness, and the Decline of Human Capital Development,” which is scheduled for publication in spring 2021. He has also co-authored the 2015 book “Financing Public Schools: Theory, Policy and Practice” and the 2003 book “Maximizing Revenue in Higher Education” with Ronald Ehrenberg. He holds a Ph.D. in higher education administration from the University of Wisconsin- Madison; a master’s degree in educational studies and comparative education policy from the University of Oxford; and a bachelor’s degree in political science from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, where he was a member of the men’s basketball team. President Alexander is a Kentucky native who grew up in Gainesville, Florida. The “F.” in his name stands for Fieldon, which is a family name, as King is as well. He and his wife, Shenette, have three adult daughters, Kylie, Savannah and Madison. The Alexanders re- Weatherford Hall side in the university president’s residence in Corvallis. LEARN MORE ABOUT OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY AT www.oregonstate.edu #GoBeavs 207 2020 OREGON STATE FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE VP/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

The Barnes family (clockwise SCOTT BARNES from the top), Scott, Milanna, Isaac and Jody. VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Fourth year at Oregon State

Hometown: Spokane, Washington Education: Fresno State, 1986 - B.S. Physical Education; Fresno State, 1993 - M.S. Sports Administration and Physical Education Barnes’ accomplishments as the Vice President and Director of Athletics at Or- Family: Wife, Jody; children Milanna and Isaac egon State: • Led search that yielded head coaches Jonathan Smith (football), Mitch Canham Scott Barnes was named Vice President and Director of Athletics Dec. 22, 2016 (baseball), Kate Maxim (women’s rowing), Louie Quintano (track and field/cross by then Oregon State University President Dr. Ed Ray. country), Terry Boss (men’s soccer), Matt Kagan (women’s soccer),and Chris Pend- In Barnes’ tenure, OSU Athletics has made significant strides academically and leton (wrestling) athletically. Beaver student-athletes are among the leaders in the Pac-12 Conference • The baseball team won the 2018 College World Series title. for academic accomplishments, the Valley Football Center officially re-opened and • OSU’s student-athlete population continues to set school records for cumulative the popular Fan Experience Committee was created. In addition, he has increased GPAs. the emphasis on fundraising and developing a sustainable business model that will • Developed Strategic and Facilities Master Plans. ensure Beaver Athletics continues to progress and thrive, and debuted the BUILD • Oversaw final fundraising in the $42 million Valley Football Center project. THE DAM Strategic Plan to guide the program forward for future years. • Spearheaded remodel and expansion of Goss Stadium at Coleman Field (2018-19), Facilities has been at the forefront of Barnes’ leadership at OSU. He has spear- the Sports Performance Center (weight room), the Valley Football Center, the OSU headed facility projects that include a $3.5 million refresh of the Sports Performance Softball Complex, and Paul Lorenz Field. Center, completion of phase II of the Valley Football Center, a remodel of the men’s • Led revamp of Our Beaver Nation; the fundraising arm for Athletics within the OSU and women’s basketball locker rooms, the construction of Casey Corner at Goss Foundation. Stadium at Coleman Field, the remodel of Paul Lorenz Field (soccer), among other • Spearheaded OSU’s first Fan Experience Committee to improve all aspects of the projects. game-day experience at , Reser Stadium, Goss Stadium at Coleman Barnes has made numerous strategic hires with the Beavers’ intercollegiate pro- Field, the Whyte Track and Field Center and the OSU Softball Complex. grams, including head football coach Jonathan Smith, head men’s soccer coach Ter- • Developed a business model to ensure OSU Athletics’ continues to provide student- ry Boss, head women’s rowing coach Kate Maxim, head track and field/cross country athletes with the best experiences possible through personnel, facilities, and aca- coach Louie Quintana, head baseball coach Mitch Canham, head women’s soccer demic support. coach Matt Kagan, and head wrestling coach Chris Pendleton. “We are building for stability and sustainability in all of our programs, and to cre- EXPERIENCE ate a vision that excites and inspires all of Beaver Nation,” Barnes said. Oregon State - Dec. 22, 2016 - present; Vice President/Director of Athletics As part of the overall university administration, Barnes serves on several key Pittsburgh - 2015-2016 - Director of Athletics committees and represents OSU at the Pac-12 Conference and NCAA levels. The two- Utah State - 2012-2015 - Vice President/Director of Athletics time Far West Region Athletic Director the Year recently spent five years on the NCAA Utah State - 2008-2012 - Director of Athletics Men’s Basketball Committee (Chair for 2014-15). As of July 1, 2020, he serves on Washington - 2005-2008 - Senior Associate A.D. the following Pac-12 committees: the Executive Committee (2019-20 Chair), NCAA Eastern Washington - 1999-2005 - Director of Athletics Division I Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee, Bowls Committee, Men’s Basketball Humboldt State - 1997-1999 - Director of Athletics Tournament Committee, Men’s Basketball Liaison, Television Committee, and Rose Iowa State - 1995-1997 - Associate Athletic Director for Development Bowl Management Committee. In addition, he is a faculty member on the Lead 1 Ath- Iowa State - 1994-1995 - Director of Athletic Development letic Directors Association and in January 2018 he was one of four Director of Athlet- University of the Pacific - 1991-1994 - Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs ics in the country to visit Asia on a Nike sponsored trip. UoP Athletic Foundation - 1990-1994 - Executive Director Barnes has spent over three decades in athletics administration, including more San Diego - 1989-1990 - Director of Athletic Development than 20 years as an athletics director. He arrived back to his native Pacific Northwest Fresno Flames - 1988-1989 - General Manager from the University of Pittsburgh, where he served as the Panthers’ Director of Athlet- Renberg-Hamill, Inc. - 1986-1988 - Marketing ics for nearly two years. Pittsburgh achieved high success academically and athleti- ASC Gottingen (Professional Basketball) - 1985-1986 cally that included bowl trips, conference titles and record academic achievements. Prior to Pitt, Barnes headed the Utah State University athletics program from 2008-15 as Director of Athletics and was promoted to Vice President in 2012. While at Utah State, the Aggies experienced unprecedented success that included multiple bowl trips in football, 20 league titles and a successful transition to the Mountain OSU ATHLETIC DIRECTORS West Conference. T.P. “Ted” Cramer 1918-19 Barnes has also served as the Director of Athletics at Eastern Washington Uni- Jimmy Richardson 1919-22 versity and Humboldt State University. In addition, he has held various athletics roles Carl Lodell 1922-32 at the University of The Pacific, the University of San Diego, Iowa State University 1937-47 and the University of Washington. He also has experience in corporate business and R.S. “Spec” Keene 1947-64 professional basketball. 1964-66 The Spokane native graduated from Fresno State with a bachelor’s degree in Jim Barratt 1966-76 1986 and a master’s degree in athletics administration and physical education in 1976-85 1993. A basketball letterman under coach Boyd Grant, he helped the Bulldogs ad- Lynn Snyder 1985-90 vance to two NCAA Tournaments and two NITs. Barnes was a second-team all-con- Dutch Baughman 1990-97 ference player as a senior before playing professionally in Germany. 1997-2002 He and his wife, Jody, have two children: Daughter, Milanna, and son, Isaac, a 2002-15 member of the Beaver men’s basketball team. In addition, the family dog is appropri- 2015-16 ately named Benny (OSU’s mascot is Benny Beaver). Scott Barnes Dec. 2016-present

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COLLEEN BEE DAN BARTHOLOMAE ZACK LASSITER MARIANNE VYDRA DR. DOUG AUKERMAN Faculty Athletic Representative Executive Deputy Deputy Athletic Director / Deputy Athletics Director / Senior Associate Athletic Director External Operations Administration / Athletic Director / Senior Woman Administrator Sports Medicine

JACQUE BRUNS PAT CASEY AARON ESCOBAR KIMYA MASSEY KYLE BJORNSTAD Senior Associate Senior Associate Senior Associate Senior Associate Associate Athletic Director / Athletic Director / Athletic Director / Athletic Director / Athletic Director / Chief of Staff CFO Special Assistant to VP/AD VP Athletic Development Student-Athlete Development

RYAN BUCHER SARA ELCANO DR. KATE HALISCHAK RUSSELL HOUGHTALING JEFF MACY Associate Athletic Director / Associate Athletic Director / Associate Athletic Director / Associate Athletic Director / Associate Athletic Director / Facilities & Event Management Fan Engagement & Revenue Academics Ideation Sports Performance Generation

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