On September 1, 2009 J. Batt joined the Maryland Athletics Terrapin Club staff as Director of Development. In his role, J will work as part of the Terrapin Club staff to raise funds for the Athletics Department as a part of the Great Expectations campaign. In addition, J will serve as the lead Terrapin Club staff member for the leasing of the suites at Tyser Tower.
Most recently J was the Director of Major Gifts at James Madison University, where he was responsible for the fundraising efforts associated with the expansion of their football stadium in addition to the suite and club seat sales process. Prior to his work at JMU, J spent time at the College of William & Mary and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from which he also holds two degrees. J is married to the former Ms. Leah C. Barefoot of Raleigh, NC.
“Excellence and outstanding leadership are the mark of a great athletics department - University of Maryland Athletics has always demonstrated both. I look forward to working under the proven leadership of Deborah A. Yow, Brian Ullmann and Cheryl Harrison. Leah and I are excited to join the Maryland Athletic family as we look forward to many great experiences as part of this college community.”
Please contact J. regarding the Suites at Tyser Tower via telephone at 301.314.1270 or by email at jbatt@umd.edu.
