Past Staff
Past Professional Staff
Mario Rios
Coordinator of Intramural Sports (2004-2006)
Hometown: Hidalgo, TX
Education: BJ from The University of Texas at Austin in Journalism,
M. Ed. in Physical Education-Specialization in Sport Management from Texas State University-San Marcos.
After two years, Mario is now working at The University of Texas at San Antonio as the Assistant Director-Intramural & Club Sports.
Patrick Bailey
Assistant Director of Recreational Sports - Intramural Sports (1999-2005)
Hometown: Columbia, MD
Education: BS from Towson State University in Physical Education,
MESS in Sport Management and MBA from the University of Florida.
After six years at UF, Patrick is now working in construction management with Pulte Homes in Fort Myers, FL.
Dr. Doug DeMichele
Associate Director of Recreational Sports - Programs (1985-2004)
Hometown: Erie, PA
Bachelor's: Physical Education, University of Central Florida
Master's: Recreational Studies, University of Florida
Doctorate: Educational Leadership, University of Florida
After 19 years, Doug is now teaching full-time at UF with the College of Health & Human Performance, in the Sports Administration Department.
Graduate Assistants Alumni
Kathleen Quinlan (GA 2006-2008) graduated with a Master's Degree in Sport Management and is now the now the Coordinator of Sports & Competition at Florida Atlantic University. She did her undergraduate work at Rutgers University.
Julie Rooy (GA 2006-2008) graduated with a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology and is working in Gainesville as she prepares to enter Physical Therapy school. She did her undergraduate work at Clemson University.
Jason Werle (GA 2005-2007) is now the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. He did his undergraduate work at Washington State. He earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Janet Adams (GA - 2006-2007) is now residing in Belford, New Jersey. She did her undergraduate work at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. She earned a Master's Degree in Recreation Administration.
Kevin Pickard (GA - 2005-2007) is now the Tournament and Events Coordinator for Seminole Sports Management in Hollywood, FL. He also completed his undergraduate work at the University of Florida. Kevin earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Kristin Hace (GA - 2004-2006) is now working as the Manager of Advertising Operations for SportsAdMarketplace in San Diego, CA. She did her undergraduate work at Ohio University. She earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Maria Shunk (GA - 2005-2006) is now a Graduate Assistant of Intramural Sports at the Millersville (PA) University. She did her undergraduate work at Penn State University.
Amy Simonson (GA - 2004-2005) will become a Residence Hall Director at Alma College in Alma, Michigan. She did her undergraduate work at Pacific University. Amy received her Master's Degree in Student Personnel in Higher Education.
Gerardo "Jerry" Prieto (GA - 2003-2005) is now the Coordinator of Intramural Sports at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County in Baltimore, MD. He did his undergraduate work the University of Miami (FL). He earned a Master's Degree in Student Personnel in Higher Education.
Jason Clevenger (GA - 2003-2005) is now the Director of Recreational Services at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA. He did his undergraduate work at Washington State University. He earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Jason Incorvati (GA - 2003-2005) is now the Associate Director of Campus Recreation and Sport Clubs at the University of Massachusetts. Prior to this job, Jason was the Coordinator of Intramural Sports at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Massachusetts. He earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Kevin George (GA - 2002-2004) is now the Assistant Director - Intramurals & Facilities at Rowan University (NJ). He did his undergraduate work at Robert Morris University (PA). He earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Betsy Johnson (GA - 2002-2004) is now the Assistant Director of Intramurals at Cornell University. She did her undergraduate work at Washington State University. She earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Mauricio Herzog (GA - 2002-2003) is now a Sponsorship & Promotions Rep with the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex. He also did his undergraduate work at the University of Florida, and earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Mark Parker (GA - 2001-2003) is now working as Coordinator of Intramural Sports at East Carolina University. Prior to ECU he was the Intramural Sports & Youth Camps Director at Washington State University. He did is undergraduate work at Campbell University (NC). He earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Stephanie Aerts (GA - 2000-2002) is currently a Fitness Specialist for Oneida Family Fitness Center in Green Bay, WI, after spending some time out West. She did her undergraduate work at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. She earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Todd Bowman (GA - 2000-2002) Was the Intramural Sports Director at the University of Virginia. He did his undergraduate work at Georgia Southern University. He earned a Master's Degree in Student Personnel/Higher Education.
Bryan Heathcock (GA - 2000-2002) finished up class work in Spring of 2004. Bryan moved back to Oklahoma with his wife Erin and is working for the City of Moore, OK, Parks & Recreation. He did his undergraduate work at Oklahoma State University. He earned a Master's Degree in Recreation, Parks & Tourism.
Darren Schultz (GA for Intramural Sports in Summer of 2001 & 2002) is currently the guidance counselor at his old high school. He spent a year as the Intramural & Sport Club Coordinator at SUNY-Oswego. Darren did his undergraduate work at the University of Florida. He earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Evan Stein (GA - 2000-2001) is the Intramural Sports Coordinator at Rice University (TX). He did his undergraduate at the University of Florida. He earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Lisa Hanson (Summer 2000 intern) is currently at DePaul University. She did her undergraduate work at UNC-Wilmington and was a graduate assistant at the University of West Florida.
Eric Hawkes (GA - 1998-2000) is currently the Director of Campus Recreation at FL Atlantic University (Boca Raton). Prior to this job, he spent four and a half years as the Intramural Director at the University of Missouri. He did his undergraduate at the University of Florida. He earned a Master's Degree in Student Personnel/Higher Education.
Danielle Weigel (GA - 1998-2000) is currently teaching special education in Escambia County, FL. She did her undergraduate work at the University of Alabama. She earned a Master's Degree in Special Education.
Darren Lambert (GA - 1998-1999) is currently the Superintendent for Parks & Recreation in Danville, Indiana. Prior to that, he served as the Intramural Director at Florida Southern University for three years. He did his undergraduate work at Indiana University.
Kenny Rase (GA - 1998-1999) is currently residing in the Tampa, FL area. He did his undergraduate work at the University of South Florida.
David Cheplak (GA - 1996-1998) Previously he was the Intramural Director at the University of Virginia for seven years. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Florida. He earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Eric Ascher (GA - 1996-1998) is currently the University of Florida's Sport Clubs Coordinator. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Florida. He earned a Master's Degree in Recreation, Parks & Tourism.
Matt Boyer (GA - 1996-1998) is currently the Associate Director of Recreational Sports at UNC-Charlotte. He did his undergraduate work at the University of West Florida. He earned a Master's Degree in Recreation, Parks & Tourism.
Barry Donovan (GA - 1996-1998) is currently residing in the Cincinnati, OH area. He did his undergraduate work at Miami University of Ohio. He finished with a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Patrick Bailey (GA - 1994-1996) is currently working in construction management with Pulte Homes in Fort Myers, FL. He was the Assistant Director - Intramural Sports at the University of Florida from 1999 to 2005. He did his undergraduate work at Towson State University (MD). He earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Mike McIntire (GA - 1994-1996) is currently the Recreation Supervisor for the City of Las Vegas. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Southern Mississippi. He finished with a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Jeanne (Presgrave) Ludwig (GA - 1995-1996) is currently residing in Pacific Grove, California. She did her undergraduate work at William & Mary. She finished with a MESS in Sport Management.
Tom Delaino (GA - 1994-1995) did his undergraduate and graduate work at University of Florida. He has a Master's in Recreation, Parks and Tourism.
Justin Lucas (GA - 1993-1995) is currently working in the Parks/Rec in West Palm, FL. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Kansas and graduate work at the University of Florida.
Barry Garea (GA - 1992-1994) is currently working in Parks/Rec. in Pensacola, FL. He did his undergraduate work at the University of West Florida. He earned a Master's Degree in Recreation, Parks & Tourism.
Dan Donovan (GA - 1992-1994) is currently residing in the Cincinnati area. He did his undergraduate work at Bowling Green University. He earned a Master's Degree in Sport Management.
Randy Schafer (GA - 1992-1994) is currently working as the Recreation Supervisor for the City of Kissimmee, FL, Parks & Recreation. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Florida. He earned a Master's Degree in Recreation Administration.
Jimmy Villegas (GA - 1992-1994) is currently working on a cruise ship.
Tracy (Fricke) Arnold (GA - 1992-1994) is currently working in Orlando, FL with CardioTheater. She did her undergraduate work at the University of North Florida and graduate work at the University of Florida.
Past Program Assistants and Interns (Alumni)
Mike June- (2007-2008) is continuing his PhD. program here at UF.
Troy Navara- (2007-2008) graduated and is now working in Chicago, IL.
Karley Counts- (2007-2008) graduated and is now a graduate assistant in intramural sports at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA.
Kimberly Schleicher- (2006-2007) graduated and is now a high school teacher at Viera High School in Melbourne FL.
Erick Stachowiak- (2006-2007) finishing his undergraduate degree in History and Political Science with the writing of his senior thesis.
Herb Hopkinson- (2006-2007) graduated and will become a graduate assistant in athletics at University of South Florida in the fall of 2007.
Marty Dempsey- (2006-2007) graduated and will become a graduate assistant in intramural sports at Texas A & M in the fall of 2007.
Aaron Blye - (2005-2006) graduated and is continuing his masters program here at UF. Aaron will be part of a poltical campaign in Florida through the fall of 2006 and will return to UF in the spring of 2007.
John Domeier - (2004-2006) graduated and is continuing his masters program in building construction here at UF.
Lawrence "Larry" Pecan - (2004-2006) graduated and is now a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and is stationed at Tyndall AFB in Panama City, FL.
Kyle Warren - (2006) graduated and is a graduate assistant in intramural sports at Virginia Tech.
William "The Bif" Moeller- (2004-2005) graduated and is now pursuing his masters in education at UF.
Kevin Pickard - (2004-2005) graduated, served two years as a Graduate Assistant for UF Intramural Sports, and has now moved to Hollywood, FL. (See GA Alumni above)
Asa High - (2003-2004) graduated and is now a Graduate Assistant in the UF Turfgrass Management Department.
Richie Warren - (2004) graduated and is now a high school teacher and baseball coach at Tampa Jesuit.
Matt Hurley - (2003-2004) graduated and will be attending UF Graduate School during the Spring.
Jenilee Garner - (2003-2004) graduated and is now a Graduate Assistant with the UF Athletic Association.
Tray Christian - (2002-2003) graduated with his Master's Degree in Building Construction.
Kris Sewer (Intern - Spring/Summer 2003) graduated and moved back to South Florida.
John Arant (Spring/Summer 2003) graduated and is enrolled at UCF, pursuing a career in the military.
Cheryl Zonkowski (2002-2003) graduated and is now working as a Graduate Assistant with the University Athletic Association at UF as a sport nutritionist.
Todd Davis (2000-2002) graduated in August 2003, and is now in Tampa.
Chad Forbes (2000-2001) is now living in Chicago and about to be married.
Joe Steen (2000) is currently employed at Shands Hospital.
Santiago Villamil (1999-2001) is currently enrolled in the University of Florida's PT Program.
Brooke Sysler (2000) is currently in New York for Physical Therapy school.
Neal Castaldo (1998-2000) earned Master's at UT-Austin and now living in Atlanta.
Ben Cheplak (1998-1999) earned Master's at UT-Austin and now living in Atlanta.
Brian Palinkas (1998-1999) living in Central Florida and moving up the college officiating ranks.
Jennifer Blay (1997-1998), after working in Jacksonville YMCA as program/sport coordinator, is now back working on Master's in Adaptive Physical Education.
Brian Tierney (1997-2000) is currently residing in Tampa, working in building construction.
Andrew West (1996-1998) is currently residing in Gainesville, employed as an engineer.
Amy Petric (1994-1996) is currently an athletic trainer in Lexington, KY.
Steve Daignault (1994-1997)
Frank Casabianca (1994-1995)
Mike Rossetti (1992-1994) is currently the Special Publications Manager for the Naples Daily Times.
Other NIRSA alums:
Laurie Braden - Associate Director at Central Michigan University
Michelle Brown - Director of Fitness & Wellness at FIT in Melbourne, FL
Debby Cherwak - Director at Western Kentucky University
Robert Frye - Director at Florida International University
Rhonda DuBord - Associate Director at the University of Miami (FL)
