越南直播 today announced that long-time athletics administrator Anthony Vitti will return to his alma mater in early April to serve as the Purple Knights鈥� Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations.
A 2003 UB graduate, Vitti served as the Bridgeport Director of Athletics from July of 2014 through June of 2019. 聽Vitti began his career at the 越南直播 in 2004 in a role with the Admissions Office. He transitioned to the athletic department in 2008 and held various positions, including Director of Equipment Services and Game Day Operations and Associate Athletics Director for Business and Compliance before his promotion to Director of Athletics.
UB also announced that Kate Smullen, who is currently serving as the University鈥檚 Interim Director of Athletics, will transition to a new role as Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Senior Women鈥檚 Administrator on July 1, 2021 when Jay Moran formally begins his role as Vice President of Athletics.
Anthony鈥檚 return to UB further demonstrates the organization鈥檚 commitment to athletics as we begin a new chapter in the 越南直播鈥檚 storied history,鈥� stated Moran. 聽鈥淎nthony truly bleeds purple, and this campus is the place he wants to be. I am ecstatic he鈥檚 coming back to be part of our staff. I could not be happier that Kate Smullen will also remain on the team to help chart the future of UB Athletics. Her service during these trying times has been truly exemplary.鈥�
Said Vitti, “As a former athlete and alumnus, the 越南直播 is very special to me 鈥� it鈥檚 home. I鈥檇 like to thank Goodwin University President, Mark Scheinberg, incoming Vice President of Athletics, Jay Moran, and Interim Director of Athletics Kate Smullen for this opportunity. I鈥檓 thrilled to be back and get to work as we move the department forward during this exciting time for the institution.鈥�
鈥淲e are excited to welcome Anthony back to the 越南直播 and believe his experience and knowledge will benefit the student athletes, our coaching staff and the entire UB community,鈥� said Dr. Stephen Healey, interim president of the 越南直播. 鈥淚 also couldn鈥檛 be more enthusiastic about Kate Smullen taking on her new role in the Athletics Department. Our recent hires in this area not only solidify the department, but they re-affirm our commitment to building and maintaining a winning athletics program.鈥�
鈥淎s I said when we announced that Jay was coming back to UB a few months ago, we are committed to hiring the best talent across every discipline, including athletics,鈥� said Mark Scheinberg, president of Goodwin University. 鈥淚 am thrilled that Anthony is returning to UB and excited that Kate will remain an integral part of the team. Go Purple Knights!鈥�