Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Senior Leadership

Blacksburg, VA

Department History

Senior Leadership 2025–2026

Person Role

Whit Babcock

Director of Athletics

Derek Gwinn

Executive Associate AD/Compliance

Reyna Gilbert-Lowry

Executive Associate AD/Inclusive Excellence and Alumni Engagement

Brad Wurthman

Executive Associate AD/External Operations and Chief Revenue Officer

Bridget Brugger McSorley

Executive Associate AD/Strategic Affairs

David Everett

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Major Gifts

Gary Bennett

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Clinical and Sport Psychologist

Casey Underwood

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Facility Maintenance and Capital Projects

J.C. Whidden

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Brand Advancement and External Operations

Brian Walls

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Technology Integration & Strategic Initiatives

Cara Walters

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Game Operations

Jed Castro

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Production & Multimedia

Danny White

Executive Associate Athletics Director, Administration and Support

Grant Duncan

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Revenue Strategy and External Affairs

Evan Massengill

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Development

Senior Leadership 2024–2025

Person Role

Whit Babcock

Director of Athletics

Derek Gwinn

Executive Associate AD/Compliance

Reyna Gilbert-Lowry

Executive Associate AD/Inclusive Excellence and Alumni Engagement

Brad Wurthman

Executive Associate AD/External Operations and Chief Revenue Officer

Danny White

Executive Associate AD/Administration and Support Programs

Bridget Brugger McSorley

Executive Associate AD/Strategic Affairs

David Everett

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Senior Director of Major Gifts

Casey Underwood

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Facility Maintenance and Capital Projects

Gary Bennett

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Clinical and Sport Psychologist

Cara Walters

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Game Operations

J.C. Whidden

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Brand Advancement and External Operations

Grant Duncan

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Revenue Strategy and External Affairs

Brian Walls

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Technology Integration & Strategic Initiatives

Jed Castro

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Production & Multimedia

Senior Leadership 2023–2024

Person Role

Whit Babcock

Director of Athletics

David Everett

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Senior Director of Major Gifts

Derek Gwinn

Executive Associate AD/Compliance

Reyna Gilbert-Lowry

Executive Associate AD/Inclusive Excellence and Alumni Engagement

Brad Wurthman

Executive Associate AD/External Affairs and Advancement

Danny White

Executive Associate AD/Administration and Support Programs

Bridget Brugger McSorley

Executive Associate AD/Strategic Affairs

Casey Underwood

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Facility Maintenance and Capital Projects

Gary Bennett

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Clinical and Sport Psychologist

Cara Walters

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Game Operations

J.C. Whidden

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Brand Advancement and External Operations

Grant Duncan

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Revenue Strategy and External Affairs

Brian Walls

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Technology Integration & Strategic Initiatives

Jed Castro

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Production & Multimedia

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