I have known Nancy for 40 years, back to her days as a field hockey coach. She has always been a mentor to and champion for Purdue student-athletes while at times fighting an uphill battle working with women's athletics.
Many JPC members have an excellent affinity for Nancy. She was instrumental in two of Purdue's most significant gifts in school history (Dick Buell for the Painter coaching endowment and the recent gift for the new clubhouse provided by Sam Allen.) Her behind-the-scenes role in hirings spanned from Devon Brouse from North Carolina in 1997 to the women's basketball transition to Katie Gearlds,
From what I observed, her happiest days in Purdue AD were working closely with Morgan Burke, but her tenure spanned three athletic directors, numerous coaches, and administrative colleagues.
Among the many things I admired from working with Nancy back in the late 1980s and being around her all these years were her tireless work ethic, meticulous attention to detail and always trying to do the right thing even when no one was looking.
Knowing Nancy, her working career isn't over. It will just be a new chapter. I view her as a life coach and mentor at heart, and I wouldn't be surprised if that is in her future. I could also see consulting opportunities in athletics administration, especially in the challenging days for not just women's and Olympic sports but all of college athletics.
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Many JPC members have an excellent affinity for Nancy. She was instrumental in two of Purdue's most significant gifts in school history (Dick Buell for the Painter coaching endowment and the recent gift for the new clubhouse provided by Sam Allen.) Her behind-the-scenes role in hirings spanned from Devon Brouse from North Carolina in 1997 to the women's basketball transition to Katie Gearlds,
From what I observed, her happiest days in Purdue AD were working closely with Morgan Burke, but her tenure spanned three athletic directors, numerous coaches, and administrative colleagues.
Among the many things I admired from working with Nancy back in the late 1980s and being around her all these years were her tireless work ethic, meticulous attention to detail and always trying to do the right thing even when no one was looking.
Knowing Nancy, her working career isn't over. It will just be a new chapter. I view her as a life coach and mentor at heart, and I wouldn't be surprised if that is in her future. I could also see consulting opportunities in athletics administration, especially in the challenging days for not just women's and Olympic sports but all of college athletics.
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