THETHE UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY Old Main, one of Marshall’s most distinctive buildings on campus. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall is the focal point of a city with a population of 50,000. No longer one of the best kept secrets in the region, Marshall is the only higher edu- cation institution in West Virginia to increase its enrollment consistently over the last three years. This success has allowed Marshall to step to the academic forefront with the John Deaver Drinko Library. One of the most advanced libraries in the coun- try, the Drinko library will give Marshall stu- dents an advantage well into the 21st cen- tury. Although Marshall continues to grow, its attention remains on the individual. A M A quality education begins with the faculty and The John Deaver Drinko Library, Marshall’s state-of-the-art facility. R 83% of Marshall faculty members hold a S H Ph.D. or the highest degree in their aca- A demic field. Individual attention is assured John Deaver Drinko L with a student to teacher ratio of 23 to 1. L As a state supported university, finan- Mr. Drinko is a major contributor to the U cial assistance is a distinct advantage at Marshall Women’s Basketball Locker Room N Marshall. Over 50% of Marshall students Club and a big fan of Marshall women’s I athletics. His dedication and support are V receive financial assistance through grants, E very much appreciated. loans, work study and academic scholar- R S ships with a total of over $45 million given I in financial aid annually. T Academic possibilities abound at Marshall. With 10 academic colleges, 22 associate, 52 baccalau- Y reate degree programs and 50 graduate degree programs, Marshall provides a variety of academic degree programs that will give you the foundation you need for the rest of your life. With advanced facilities, a safe, beautiful campus setting, qualified instructors and affordable tuition prices, Marshall University is set to prepare you for success in your chosen career. Marshall University’s fundamental mission is to make public higher educa- tion available to all qualified persons re- gardless of socioeconomic status, eth- nic origin, or creed. Marshall is already one of the best economic values in the region, and the amount of financial aid available makes it even more attractive to students. Along with special programs such as the Higher Education for Learn- ing Problems (H.E.L.P.) and the Autism Training center, Marshall provides the op- portunity for people who would otherwise John Marshall Commons, the University’s new student housing complex. be denied a college education. herdzone.com herd women’s basketball 2004-05 media guide 117 The John R. Hall Center for Academic Excellence highlights Marshall’s commitment to under- graduate education of the highest quality for outstanding students. De- signed to provide academic oppor- tunities and challenges, the center houses the John Marshall Scholars program, three individual programs with separate requirements and ben- efits. Marshall also has the athletic

An aerial view of the Marshall University campus. programs, social life and recre- ational activities wanted by the well- M rounded student. Being involved is the key to getting the most from college, and student activities provide A opportunities for growth and development that complement and enhance classroom learning. R Athletics are an integral part of life at Marshall University. With 16 varsity sports, Marshall athletic S H teams are an economic and social focal point of the university and its community. A member of the A Division 1-A Mid-American Conference, Thunder- L L ing Herd teams continue to gather recognition and support throughout the region and nation. U A competitive intramural program gives each N I student a wide range of opportunities to participate V in team and individual sports. Over 50% of MU stu- E R dents are involved in one or more of the intramural S activities. I Greek life comprises an active part of social T Y life at Marshall. Ten fraternities and seven sorori- ties operate at the university and work to enhance the ideals of sisterhood and brotherhood. These organizations also promote academic excellence and leadership skills while helping the university and community by organizing various service pro- The Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. grams. Student groups reflect the diversity of life at Marshall University. More than 100 groups are recog- nized by the university including academic honoraries, service organizations, social organizations, reli- gious affiliated groups and multicultural groups. Activities abound and are varied enough that each student can find his or her niche. Students are encouraged to become involved in the many activities at Marshall. These activities will help to provide a successful and rewarding college experience and better prepare students for life after completion of their academic program and graduation from Marshall University.

118 herd women’s basketball 04-05 media guide herdzone.com H U N T Huntington is a pleasant city of more than 50,000 in from the Marshall campus and is open for public ice I the southwestern corner of West Virginia, bordered by skating during the winter and continues to host music N Ohio and Kentucky. The metropolitan area has a popu- concerts by nationally known recording artists through- G lation of about 300,000 and includes the cities of Ironton, out the year. T Ohio, and Ashland, Kentucky. Huntington and Tri-State area residents are deeply O Marshall University is the heart of downtown Hunting- rooted in family traditions and believe in taking care of N ton. The city grew around the campus after being their community. Numerous area projects and agencies established in 1871 by railroad magnate Collis P. Hun- supported by kind-hearted Huntingtonians include The W tington as the western terminus of his Chesapeake & United Way, Habitat For Humanity, City Mission, Special V Ohio Railway. Olympics, Ronald McDonald House and the Coalition A Huntington is a hub for transportation and industrial for the Homeless. activities and is increasingly becoming a center for A visit to Huntington would not be complete without service businesses and health care. In addition to being visiting some of the fine restaurants in the area such as a rail center, it is the busiest port on the Ohio River and Chili Willi’s, Bobby Pruett’s Steakhouse or Heritage has highway and airline connections with other major Station, or without tasting a bit of Huntington tradition with cities. Stewart’s Original Hot Dogs or Jim’s Spaghetti. The city offers plenty of opportunities for relaxation Marshall University athletics, in particular the Thun- and enjoyment and also boasts an entire menu of res- dering Herd basketball and football teams, are also taurants to satisfy any taste. supported generously by the area. Huntington is noted for its broad, tree-lined streets, In Huntington, one experiences the advantages of a attractive homes, cordial atmosphere, and fine parks. large city: creativity, excitement, and growth. But one The city takes great pride in its more than 750 acres of also finds room to stretch out and relax. The city com- parkland. bines a wonderful mix of Eastern sophistication and Ritter Park, located in the center of the city, is a Midwestern hospitality, with a gentle touch of Southern premier municipal park utilized year-round by Hunting- charm. No matter what one is looking for, chances are it ton residents and visitors. The park features a track, can be found in Huntington. tennis courts, a playground, an internationally recog- Within an easy drive of Huntington is a wealth of nized rose garden, an amphitheater, and multiple picnic outdoor adventure. West Virginia is known for its exten- areas. sive state park system, world class whitewater rafting, Harris Riverfront Park is located in downtown Hun- skiing, hiking and fishing. The state park system ranges tington. It plays host to multiple outdoor concerts and from majestic Blackwater Falls in the east to the breath- various river activities throughout the year. The concerts taking view of the New River Gorge at Hawk’s Nest State meet the tastes of many individuals, ranging from rock to Park in the south. country. Other river activities include Springfest and The state capital of West Virginia is less than an Summerfest. Both these festivals feature boat racing, hour’s ride from the Marshall campus. Charleston is culminating in a spectacular fireworkds display. home to the Charleston Alley Cats professional base- More water fun can be found at Beech Fork Lake, just ball club and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. south of downtown Huntington. Beech Fork offers doz- The capital city also offers a wide range of museums and ens of campsites and picnic areas and rents pontoon, historical sites, concerts, and shopping venues. fishing and paddle boats. Without a doubt, Huntington, West Virginia, is a won- The Huntington Civic Arena is located only blocks derful place to get an education, live, work and play. herdzone.com herd women’s basketball 2004-05 media guide 119 The Cam Henderson Center, located in the heart of the Marshall University campus, is the home of the Thundering Herd women’s basketball team. Within the 213,000 square-foot, fully-equipped Henderson Center, the team finds the tools necessary to acheive success. The Henderson Center, one of the finest venues in the Mid-American Confer- ence, received a $5-million renovation prior to the 1998-99 season that actually lowered the number of seats from 10,000+ to a more intimate 9,048. The lower half of the arena, which was origionally built in 1981, was completely gutted and rebuilt with fan comfort in mind. Permanent, padded, chairback-seating was installed along with walkways designed to allow fans to go from section to section C without missing any of the game. In the fall The last three Jam the Cams set the MAC’s single-game attendance A of 2003, a refurbished floor and new marks from the 2001-2003 seasons. M scoreboard were also installed. Through the direction of ESPN, the arena also received state of the art wiring for television and radio broadcasts. H In addition to this, a new Big-Green Room for pre-game parties, banquets and functions was opened prior to the 2001- E 02 season beneath the north side stands. That facility includes meeting rooms that are utilized by the program throughout N the year. D The Henderson Center is a multi-purpose structure that houses much of Marshall University’s athletic department. E R Inside the facility are the women’s basketball offices (see below), a majority of the athletic department staff, the ticket office, S an 800-seat natatorium, a state of the art training room, a basketball-specific weight room and spacious locker rooms. O The facility was officially named after the legendary Cam Henderson on May 10, 1979. Henderson won 362 basketball N games during his reign at Marshall and is credited with revolutionizing the game with the development of the zone defense and the ‘rule’ fast break. C The single game attendance record for a women’s E hoops game was set at the first annual Jam the Cam during N the 2001-02 season, as 5,256 fans flooded the Henderson T Center to see the Herd take on Navy. It was the biggest E home crowd in the Mid-American Conference that season. R The Southern Conference’s single-game attendance record still belongs to Marshall when over 5,200 fans watched the 1987 team upend Morehead State, 69-62. The Henderson Center is nationally-known for being a difficult place to play. Large crowds often fill the facility and give Marshall one of the best home court advantages in the country. Because of this, the Henderson Center is often refered to as “Herd Heaven.” Once again, as it was when first opened in 1981, the Cam Henderson Center is a first-rate basketball facility.

New Women’s Basketball Offices: Donated by Bart & Doris Andrews; electronics by Charlie & Norma Carroll.

120 herd women’s basketball 04-05 media guide herdzone.com Marshall University, well-known for Mary Clark successful athletic teams, is taking the lead in preparing its student-athletes for life after Buck Harless Program Director intercollegiate athletics. The program Mary Clark is in her first year as director of responsible in seeing the athletes succeed the Buck Harless Student-Athlete Program. She is the Buck Harless Student-Athlete Pro- oversees the academic progress of more than 350 gram. The program was established in 1981 student-athletes at Marshall University. after a generous financial contribution from Before arriving in Huntington, Clark was the Mingo County businessman Buck Harless. Coordinator for Student Programs at Marquette The program’s purpose is to aid all University. There, she coordinated study hall and individual study Marshall student-athletes in their academic plans for selected students, while training and supervising a student-employee staff of 20. At Marquette, she was specifically endeavors while evaluating their athletic responsible for women’s basketball, tennis, men’s and women’s eligibility. At Marshall, it is very important for track, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s golf. student-athletes to succeed in the class- room as well as on the playing field. One way that the program directors watch over the student-athletes is by progress reports. These reports are used to promote university faculty involvement and are requested three times each semester. Based on these reports, a student’s test scores, previous semester’s grades and academic history, the office assigns tutors to B those who need them. Those athletes who need help are required to attend study sessions with their tutor. The staff U maintains records and provides the needed services for all of Marshall’s 350-plus student-athletes. C The one responsible to seeing that the purpose and the services are carried out is the director, Mary Clark. K She came to Marshall from Marquette University, where she was the Coordinator for Student Programs. Clark H received her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Southeast Missouri State, and most recently completed her A doctorate in Educational Policy and Leadership at Marquette. R In the summer of 1997, the Buck-Harless staff moved into a new home specifically designed for the student- L athlete’s needs. This new facility, located adjacent tothe Henderson Center in Gullickson Hall, includes a student- E S athlete lounge, a computer center with computers, a one-on-one tutoring room, and an additional computer center S that is shared with the rest of the student body. Along with a top-rate facility, Clark’s staff of counselors S and specialists, which includes a learning disabilities spe- T cialist, provide student-athletes with the added attention U D needed to be successful in the classroom. These counse- E lors are also there for the student-athlete to talk to about any N problems that may occur on the playing field, in the class- T room or in their personal lives. The two full-time counselors - have two graduate assistants under them. These assistants A T see to it that each student-athlete is getting the proper H assistance in the academic arena. L In addition to this successful program, (there have been E almost 450 academic all-conference selections since its T inception) Marshall and the student-athlete program have E Academic counselor Erin Mishoe (left) offers help to also become a part of the National Collegiate Athletic Marshall senior guard L’erin Scott. P Association’s CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. R The NCAA program, started in 1995, works with the O athletes, coaches and instructors to establish an environment that will allow the student-athletes to succeed in all G aspects of their lives. Stressing academics, personal development, service and career development in conjunc- R A tion with athletics, CHAMPS provides seminars and instruction in areas such as study skills, time management, M goal setting, fundamental values, personal health, communication and fiscal responsibility. In addition, the partici- pants are encouraged to do community service including mentoring and peer education counseling. The student-athlete label says it all; college athletes are students first and foremost. At Marshall University that philosophy is impressed upon all the Thundering Herd athletes by their coaches, instructors and fellow students. The Buck Harless Student-Athlete Program and the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program provide Marshall athletes with the tools to get a quality education while participating in high-caliber athletics. Marshall realizes that a successful athlete must also be a successful person and goes to great lengths to provide the right environment in order to accomplish that goal. herdzone.com herd women’s basketball 2004-05 media guide 121 Marshall University’s women’s basketball team benefits from having some of the finest strength and conditioning facilities and coaches in the Mid-American Conference at its disposal. Under the direction of Strength & Conditioning coach Jon Sanderson, the Thun- dering Herd strives to become bigger, stronger, and faster. It is Sanderson’s job to make sure Marshall’s athletes are as physically sound as any in the country. Sanderson, in his first year as the women’s basketball strength and conditioning coach at Marshall, is a former basketball player at Ohio State and Ohio University who is certified by the U.S. Weightlifting Association. Sanderson provides each athlete with the proper exercise prescription, nutritional advice, and personalized instruction that is required for each individual student-athlete to not only grow in physical talent, but also Jon Sanderson Strength Coach improve in their mental preparation. Sanderson has implemented a philosophy that involves the use of Olympic lifts such as cleans, jerks and snatches that are used to develop the explosive strength required in the sport of basketball. S “The Olympic lift philosophy is the only way T R to train an athlete for power and explosion in the E weight room,” Sanderson said. “We train with N free weights a majority of the time, because it G enhances power, strength, speed, flexibility, T coordination, balance, anaerobic conditioning H and cardiovascular endurance specific to & basketball,” Sanderson said. At Marshall, Sanderson oversees the C strength and conditioning programs for both the O men’s and women’s basketball programs, in N D addition to several other sports. He also works I with softball, men’s soccer, women’s track and T field, and both men and women’s cross country I teams. O Another goal of Marshall’s strength and conditioning program is to create a safe, positive atmosphere, with an N I on-going emphasis on the proper form and technique for optimal performance on the basketball court. N “Before the school year started, we had G a teaching week where we taught correct form to all of our student athletes, whether they were an incoming freshman or a fourth- year senior,” Sanderson said. “Education is very important to me, because you can’t make the improvements that are necessary in the weight room without the correct tech- nique.” Marshall basketball players use a spacious state-of-the-art weight training facility located just off of the playing court in the Cam Henderson Center. The facility includes a full range of modern equipment from free weights to resistance machines that are designed to give Marshall athletes the competitive edge.

Junior guard Mary Pat Statler during one of strength coach Jon Sanderson’s preseason lifting sessions.

122 herd women’s basketball 04-05 media guide herdzone.com The Marshall University Sports Medicine Department is an estab- lished program that continues to grow in size and commitment. Mar- shall University believes that Sports Medicine involves education, treat- ment, and care, not just of the injury, but of the athlete. It involves under- standing the sport and the climate of competition that motivates every athlete. Combining this understanding with a complete history and physical examination enables the physician to reach a correct diagnosis and determine the proper treatment, be it early rehabilitation and return to playing or surgical intervention which might delay returning to compe- Dr. Jose Ricard tition but would make it possible. Sara Melby Team Physician In the sports medicine organization, we are genuinely concerned for Team Athletic Trainer the athletes and have a desire to help them return to competition injury free in the shortest amount of time. To provide this optimal health care for student-athletes, the Sports Medicine Department is composed of a head team physician, a head trainer, two assistant trainers, four graduate assistant athletic trainers, and 24 undergraduate students. We also practice preventative medicine with our student-athletes by providing Flu, Pneumonia, Tetanus and Hepatitis immunizations, as well as all year round education on the prevention of communicable diseases, Diabe- tes, Hypertension, AIDS, STD, Anorexia Nervosa, Depression and others. M A Several aspects make Marshall’s Sports Medicine program a top notch organization including the undergradu- R ate program which supplies qualified student assistants to extend the coverage of the training staff. The academic S growth of the program has been dramatic in the last nine years. The undergraduate curriculum under the direction of H Educational Director Dr. Dan Martin, was reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educa- A tion Programs in 1997. The curriculum, one of only 50 in the nation, is also one of the few that offers athletic training in L L sports medicine as a full academic major. Acceptance to the program leads the student through 1,000 hours of clinical experience working with athletes. S In 1988, a Fellowship for Physicians in Sports Medicine was developed to bring doctors to Marshall’s athletic P department to assist with daily health care for all student-athletes while providing the Fellow the opportunity to learn O and experience the entire spectrum of sports medicine as required in the university setting. His or her busy schedule R T also includes time within the adult fitness exercise physiology division of Marshall’s HPER department assisting in S various programs and research. With Marshall’s athletic success in the past few years, a new era for Sports Medicine has begun with a 3,600 M square foot modern training area housed in the ath- E letic center at the football stadium, and the renova- D I tion of the Henderson Center training room. Marshall C now houses one of the largest combined facilities in I the country. The facilities are equipped with state- N of-the-art therapeutic and rehabilitative equipment. E The area serves as the hub of injury evaluation, treat- ment, rehabilitation, education and prevention for our student-athletes. The head team physician, head trainer and assistant trainers have modern offices in the complex. In addition, the area serves as a class- room laboratory for students in Marshall’s under- graduate and graduate sports medicine degree pro- grams. Medical coverage is provided not only for Marshall’s athletic teams but also for the general stu- dent body. Health services are also provided through Head trainer Sara Melby tends to junior guard Sikeetha Shepard-Hall. the John Marshall School of Medicine Department Head trainer Sara Melby tends to junior guard Sikeetha Shepard-Hall. for Intramural Activities. The relationship of the Athletic Sports Medicine Department that has developed over the past several years with the School of Medicine, the Scott Orthopedic Group and the Cabell Medical Society Physicians has enhanced the quality of care of our student-athletes. herdzone.com herd women’s basketball 2004-05 media guide 123 Dr. Dan Angel became Marshall Bob Marcum joined the Marshall University’s president on January University staff on July 1, 2002. 1, 2000, and immediately began Marcum, a Huntington native and working toward National Promi- Marshall graduate, retired as the nence for Marshall University. athletic director at the University of Massachusetts, a post he held for His efforts to date have yielded nine years, in the spring of 2002. Higher Education Policy Commis- sion approval for two new doctor- While at UMass, Marcum pro- ate programs (psychology and vided leadership and direction for education); funding for a $40 UMass’ 29-sport athletic program Dr. Dan Angel million Biotechnology Science which was recognized as one of Bob Marcum President Center; a new $44 million on- the nation’s 20 best in March Director of Athletics campus student housing complex; 2002 by US News & World Report. equity adjustments in the state funding formula, and In addition to being recognized as funding for a new campus parking garage. He has also the Atlantic 10’s dominant all-around athletic program, instituted a long-term plan for the university entitled “MU UMass produced more Atlantic 10 all-academic selec- 2010: Owning the Opportunity.” tions than any other league school over the past seven years, and has led the conference in academic all-league Angel has been a leading spokesperson for higher picks six times in that stretch. M education since his arrival at MU, which occurred during a A time when the West Virginia legislature was working Recognized as one of the most knowledgeable and R S toward reforming the state experienced in his field, Marcum has forged an outstand- H higher education system. ing reputation in intercollegiate athletics. His leadership A His experience and and vision were instrumental in UMass’ rise to promi- L leadership has provided nence in the 1990s, and his diligent efforts were recog- L an invaluable resource for nized by his peers when he was honored as the 1999 a higher education system NACDA Northeast Region I-AA Athletic Director of the Year. A in transition. D An outstanding athlete during his youth in Huntington, M He has served as a Marcum attended Marshall where he earned his I member of the Board of Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies and Physical Educa- N Directors for the Hunting- tion in 1959. I ton Area Development S Council (HADCO) and the His knowledge of the inner workings of college athletics T Huntington Chamber of Commerce. Angel also serves on stems from the wide spectrum of sports related positions R Marcum has held. After earning his Master’s degree in A the board of the West Virginia Roundtable, the Chemical T Alliance Zone, and Advantage Valley. Education Administration from the University of Akron in I 1970, Marcum served as Associate Athletic Director at O Angel was elected to three terms in the Michigan Legisla- Iowa State University from N ture where he served on the College and University 1971 to 1978. He left Iowa Committee, setting policy for the state’s 13 universities and State to become the Director 29 community colleges. He has also served as a special of Athletics at the University of assistant to Michigan U. S. Senator Robert P. Griffin in Kansas, a position he held Washington, DC. from 1978 to 1982, before serving as the Director of Listed in “Who’s Who,” he is a frequent public speaker and Athletics at the University of has appeared on numerous television and radio pro- South Carolina from 1982 to grams. He is the author, or editor of six books, including 1988. In addition, he was two biographies of Michigan governors, and more than general manager of the Atlanta Motor Speedway from three dozen articles. October 1990 through February 1992. He was also vice president of the Charlotte Motor Speedway from July 1988 In June 1997, Angel was named honorary fellow of Rose through October 1990. Bruford College of England during a ceremony in the British House of Commons. Angel also served as a A member of the Executive Committee of the National member of the Federal Reserve Board in Dallas. Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Marcum completed three-year terms with the powerful A native of Detroit, Mich., Angel received his B.S. and M.A. NCAA Championships and Competition Cabinet and the from Wayne State University and earned his Ph.D. in NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee on August 31, Communications from Purdue University. He is married to 2001. the former Patricia Ann Schuster of Dearborn, Mich. The Angels have two adult children, Scott and Shelby. Born October 29, 1936, Marcum has one daughter, Diana, a 1980 graduate of Iowa State, and three grandchildren. 124 herd women’s basketball 04-05 media guide herdzone.com Jeff O’Malley Beatrice Crane Banford Associate AD and Chief of Staff Associate AD/Senior Women’s Admin.

Jeff O’Malley will oversee the entire day- Beatrice Crane Banford joined the to-day operation of the Marshall Athletics Marshall Athletic Department in September program, including budgeting, compliance of 1997. Crane Banford is responsible for all and representing Marcum at both Olympic sport operations, which includes Conference and national meetings when all intercollegiate activities outside of needed. football and men's basketball. She is also O’Malley comes to Marshall after coordinator of the CHAMPS Life Skills serving as Associate AD for Compliance program and all personnel responsibilities and Regulatory Affairs at the University of within the department of athletics. As Massachusetts. His duties at Senior Woman Administrator, she serves Massachusetts ranged from overseeing all as a liaison to the University, the Mid- compliance related issues, to serving as the department’s liaison to the American Conference, and the NCAA, representing the needs and University General Counsel on all legal issues, to overseeing the sport concerns of female student-athletes and coaches. of men’s ice hockey, which included a budget in excess of $1 million. A native of Cortland, NY, she came to Marshall from the University A 1990 graduate of Miami (Ohio) with a degree in Accounting, of Louisville where she had served as Senior Women's Administrator O’Malley received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Dayton and Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. At Louisville she in 1994 and he is a member of the Ohio Bar. He worked for Marcum at oversaw the eligibility certification for all 19 varsity sports and more than Massachusetts since 1996. 400 student-athletes. Prior to her work at Louisville, she spent three In addition to his time at Massachusetts, O’Malley also served as years at North Carolina State as the Coordinator for Compliance and Compliance Coordinator at the University of Dayton from 1994-96. Athletic Programs. She also worked previously as Operations Assistant A Outside of his interests within the athletic department, O’Malley at the PGA Championship and on the T.C. Jordan Golf Tour. T works as both a college and high school basketball official and is a Crane Banford graduated from N.C. State in 1992 with degrees in H member of the National Association of Sports Officials. political science and English. She earned her master's degree in sport L O’Malley is married to the former Julie Lynch of Colrain, Mass. The and facility management from Ohio in 1993. E couple had their first child on June 24, 2004, a son, Austin Sulllivan. She and husband Craig Banford reside in Huntington. The couple T had their first child, a daughter on June 27, 2004, named Lily Corinne. I C

A Scott Morehouse David Reed D Associate AD/Facilities Associate AD/Compliance M I Scott Morehouse joined the Marshall David Reed rejoined the Marshall N Athletics staff as the Associate Athletics athletic department in August, 2003, as I Director for Game Operations and the Associate Director of Athletics for S Facilities in May of 2004. A native of Facilities and Operations. Reed had T Mineral Wells, W.Va., Morehouse earned served as Compliance Coordinator at the R a B.S. in Sports Management and University of Pittsburgh since January A Marketing from Marshall in 1999. He went 2000. T on to receive his Master’s degree in In his current position at Marshall, Athletic Administration from Marshall in Reed is responsible for the overall I 2002. maintenance and improvements of all O Morehouse served as the Director of athletic facilities. He works closely with N Event Management and Operations at Wichita State University from the university Physical Plant as well as Facilities Planning & October of 2003 until recently being promoted to Assistant Athletic Management office on all athletic facility projects. Reed is also Director for Facilites and Operations at the school in March. At responsible for all outside events scheduled in athletics facilities which Wichita State, Morehouse implemented and oversaw the operational include Marshall Stadium, Cam Henderson Center, and Sam Hood policies and procedures for all contracted events, coordinated the Field. Reed is also responsible for game operations for home football management of all athletic and special events, supervised facilities and men's basketball games. and game day staff, and served as the liaison to concessions Prior to his time at Pitt, Reed served as assistant vendors, the physical plant, and university scheduling. compliance director at Marshall where he assisted with the day-to-day Prior to his stint at Wichita State, Morehouse served as operations of the MU compliance program. He has also worked in the Events Manager for United States Figure Skating from March of 2003 compliance offices of the University of Cincinnati and Xavier until October of 2003. In this capacity, Morehouse supervised University. He has worked game operations at Marshall, Cincinnati between 45 and 200 volunteers at all major U.S. Figure Skating and Pittsburgh. televised competitions, promotions and meetings, while helping to A native of Beckley, W.Va., Reed attended Marshall before manage a year-end budget of $2.4 million. transferring to Mountain State University in order to accept a football Morehouse also served in a variety of roles at Marshall from coaching position at Woodrow Wilson High School. Reed earned a May of 1999 until March of 2003. During this period he assisted the bachelor's degree in environmental studies in 1998. He went on to Director of Athletics Facilities as an intern, served as assistant game receive his master's degree in athletic administration from Marshall in operations manager, and eventually became the game operations 1999. Reed is married to the former Angela Bowman of Gallipolis, manager for each of Marshall’s 14 Olympic sports programs. Ohio, who is also a Marshall graduate.

herdzone.com herd women’s basketball 2004-05 media guide 125 Robert Bookwalter David Steele Faculty Representative Associate AD/Finance Dr. Robert B. Bookwalter took over as David Steele is in his seventh year with Marshall's NCAA Faculty Representative in Marshall Athletics, serving as Associate the summer of 2002. Dr. Bookwalter is a Athletic Director, with primary responsibilities professor of Communications Studies and over department finances and budgets. has been at Marshall since August of 1987. Raised in Texas, Steele came to A native of San Jose, Cal., Bookwalter Marshall in 1995 after serving in the Rice received his B.A. in Speech Communica- University Athletic Department from 1984- tions from Fresno State University in 1979, 95, first as ticket manager, then as business his M.A. in Interpersonal Communications manager for athletics and finally as from the University of Montana in 1982 and Assistant AD for Business. his Ph.D. in Communication Studies from A product of Austin's Westlake High the University of Kansas in 1989. His major areas of teaching interest at School, Steele received his B.A. in Managerial Studies and Political Marshall include conflict management, interpersonal communication, Science from Rice, where he was a three-year letter winner on the group decision-making and problem-solving, intercultural communica- varsity golf squad, in 1982. Steele went on to earn a master's degree in tion, leadership and language. Sports Administration from Ohio University in 1984. From there he Dr. Bookwalter and his wife, Rebecca (who holds two degrees served an internship with the Houston Astros before joining the Rice from Marshall), have two sons, Travis (19) and Ben (8). athletics department. At Marshall, Steele oversees business operations, budgeting, Matt Monroe video and concessions. He assists the Director of Athletics with football Assistant AD/Athletic Ticketing scheduling, is treasurer and a member of the Big Green Executive Committee, and is the sport administrator for football and men's Matt Monroe became the Thundering basketball. Herd’s new Assistant Athletic Director for Steele and his wife, Diana, have one daughter, Madison (13). Athletic Ticketing in August of 2004. Monroe came to Marshall from the University of Pittsburgh, where he served as the Assistant Ticket Manager for five years. During his time at Pittsburgh, he was Bob Askin responsible for reseating and allocating Director of Marketing & Promotions football and basketball season ticket Bob Askin joined the Marshall athletics holders into two new facilities, Heinz Field staff as Director of Marketing and and the Petersen Events Center. In May of 2002, the men’s Promotions in June of 2004. Askin comes A basketball ticket base at Pittsburgh increased by 250%, which to Marshall after serving in a variety of T enabled the Panthers to sell out the entire season, and in 2003, the roles for ScheerSports, Inc., the parent H Panthers’ season ticket sales for football increased 200%. Monroe company of the ECHL’s Greenville (S.C.) L also oversaw the operational event staff for men’s basketball and Grrrowl, Arena Football League 2’s E Olympic sports during his tenure at Pittsburgh. Before being hired by Carolina Rhinos, and the National T the Panthers full-time, Monroe was an intern in the Pittsburgh ticket Basketball Developmental League’s I office for two months. Greenville Groove. C Monroe, 27, graduated from Robert Morris University in Askin has served as Director of Group 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Sales, as well as public address announcer, for the Grrrowl and A Rhinos since 2000, and he served as Director of Ticket Sales for the D Burke McKinney Groove from 2002 to 2003. Askin helped the Grrowl set the ECHL M Director of Athletic Development single game record for group tickets sold with 5,797 at a game in I 2001. Burke McKinney joined the Big Green N In the summer of 2000, Askin served as public address Scholarship Foundation in October of 2001 I announcer for the class AA Greenville Braves of the Southern as the Director of Athletic Development. His S League. Prior to his stint with the Braves, he worked as the Continuity duties with the Big Green include helping T Director at WROQ-WSSL-WMYI in Greenville, S.C., for four years. the organization raise funds to completely R Askin graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Business finance all Marshall University athletic schol- A Administration from Furman University in 2000 and earned a arships. certificate in radio broadcasting from the Broadcasting Institute of T McKinney is the primary Big Green con- Maryland in 1991. I tact for ticket issues, parking at Marshall Askin is married to the former Kim Foster of Annapolis, Md. O athletic events and the Big Green’s donor The couple has one daughter, Gabrielle. N priority points system. He is in the process of facilitating the origination of local Marshall support groups throughout the nation. Prior to joining the Marshall team, Burke spent four years with the El Paso Diablos, the double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks base- ball franchise. He served the Diablos in a variety of capacities, including as the assistant general manager. He is a 1995 graduate of Lynchburg College with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing and received a master’s degree in sports management from East Tennessee State University in 1998. Burke is married to the former Tera Freeland of Parkersburg, W.Va., and the couple has a daughter, Kaylin, born in March of 2001. 126 herd women’s basketball 04-05 media guide herdzone.com Maggie Bannon Donna Dunn Joe Feaganes Carol Gale Bob Gray Buck Harless Program Cheerleading Men’s Golf Asst. Business Mgr. Men’s Soccer

Charlotte Hardin Mitch Jacobs Ron Jirsa Chris Kane Carol Kilgore Executive Secretary Volleyball Men’s Basketball Women’s Soccer Accountant

C O A C Dawn Kirtner Meredith Knight Leonard Kraus George Lambros Beverly Lee H Accountant Women’s Golf Swimming & Diving M Club Big Green E S

& A D M I N I S T Andy Louthain John Mercer Dave Piepenbrink Bob Pruett Jeff Small Compliance Tennis Baseball Football Track & Field/ R Cross Country A T I O N

John Smith Shonda Stanton Leslie Wiles Joe Wortham Mike Yeager Big Green Softball Big Green Concessions Ticket Manager herdzone.com herd women’s basketball 2004-05 media guide 127 2 3 4 10 KaShawna Curry Sikeetha Shepard-Hall Jameka White Jamie Kellerman F ƒ 6-1 ƒ So. G ƒ 5-8 ƒ Jr. F ƒ 5-11 ƒ So. G ƒ 5-7 ƒ Sr. Huntington, W.Va. Houston, Texas Washington, D.C. Houston, Texas

11 13 14 20 Teyonka Hodge L’erin Scott Lateisha Wade Reshundra Smiley G ƒ 5-5 ƒ So. G ƒ 5-5 ƒ Sr. G ƒ 5-9 ƒ Fr. G ƒ 5-8 ƒ Jr. Washington, D.C. Georgetown, Ky. Willingboro, N.J. Modesto, Calif.

T V / R A D I O 21 23 24 33 R Mary Pat Statler Crystal Champion Kim Griffin Jill Justice O G ƒ 5-8 ƒ Jr. F ƒ 5-10 ƒ So. G ƒ 5-8 ƒ Sr. G ƒ 5-10 ƒ So. S New Cumberland, W.Va. Washington, D.C. Valdosta, Ga. Lewisburg, W.Va. T E R

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Teyonka Hodge tee-ON-kuh Modupe Ishola muh-DOO-pay eye-SHOW-luh L’erin Scott LAIR-in Reshundra Smiley ruh-SHUN-druh Lateisha Wade luh-TEE-shuh

45 55 Modupe Ishola Michele Hagan C ƒ 6-2 ƒ So. C ƒ 6-5 ƒ So. Washington, D.C. Houston, Texas

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