Hometown: Adel, GA
Years in SASSO: 6
Education: Ohio University, Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, 2011; Georgia Southern University, M.S., Sports Administration, 1998; Savannah State University, B.S. Mathematics; B.S. Electronics Engineering Technology, 1992.
Athletic Experience: Football, Savannah State University.
Favorite Quote: "The great challenge is to prepare ourselves to enter these doors of opportunity." Martin Luther King, Jr.
Currently resides in: Dublin, OH
Family: Wife, Patricia; Four children, Samatha, Kindra, Johnathan, and Jasmine

Hometown: Rayland, OH
Years in SASSO: 15
Team Assignments: Football, Men's & Women's Fencing, Degree Completion Program Coordinator
Education: Ohio University, B.A. Psychology, 1989; The Ohio State University, M.A. Sport Psychology, 1991; The Ohio State University, M.A. Counselor Education, 1996.
Athletic/Coaching/Professional Background: Football at Ohio University 1985-89; YMCA of Central Ohio for 2 years.
Best part of my job: The daily interaction with our student-athletes and seeing them graduate!
Favorite Quote: "Knowing others is wisdom. Knowing yourself is enlightenment."
Currently resides in: Powell, OH
Family: Married 15 Years; Children: Nate is 11, Noah is 9, and Noelle is 6

Hometown: Milan, MI
Years in SASSO: 9
Team Assignments: Diving, Men's & Women's Swimming, Women's Synchronized Swimming, Women's Rowing
Education: Michigan State University, B.A. History/Secondary Ed., 1991; Western Illinois University, M.S. Physical Education: Sport Management, 1997.
Athletic/Coaching/Professional Background: Played JV softball, and JV and Varsity basketball in high school; coached at MSU summer basketball camps; Asst. Coach for JV basketball team at alma mater in 1993; Assisted Athletic Advisor at WIU from 1994-96 while a graduate student; Full-time intern in Athletics Academic Advising at the University of Utah, 1996-97; Athletic Academic Advisor at the University of Northern Iowa, 1997-2002.
Best part of my job: Watching students succeed both in the classroom and on the playing field.
Favorite Quote: "Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing as gentle as real strength." St. Francis De Sales.
Currently resides in: West Columbus
Hobbies: Reading, watching sports-themed movies, walking my dog, and singing along to the radio.

Hometown: Upper Arlington, OH
Years in SASSO: 10.5 years
Education: Kenyon College, B.A. English, 1986; The Ohio State University, M.A. English, 1989; The Ohio State University, Ph.D. English, 1996.
Athletic/Coaching/Professional Background: Instructed freshman composition and basic writing at Ohio State. Coordinated the tutoring and learning skills program in the former University College at Ohio State.
Best part of my job: Working with students, developing programming that will enhance the student's academic experience, and working with great colleagues.
Currently resides in: Upper Arlington, OH
Family: Husband John, daughters Louisa (7) and Cecilia (2), Chihuahua Lonestar, Cat Callie
Personal: I enjoy writing, painting, running, reading, time with family and friends, poking around antique stores and old movies.

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Years in SASSO: 1
Best part of my job: Each day can bring something new.
Favorite Quote: "Live life to the fullest; you never know when it may end." Unknown
Currently resides in: North Columbus
Personal Information: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, watching football (Go Steelers! Go Buckeyes!) and Nascar.

Kim Doran
Assistant Director - Senior Learning Specialist
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Hometown: Rochester, NY
Years in SASSO: 4
Education: LeMoyne College, B.S. in Business Administration/Secondary Ed., 1999; LeMoyne College, M.S. Ed Special Education, 2003.
Athletic/Coaching/Professional Background: Before arriving at Ohio State, Kim taught a wide variety of business courses at Nottingham High School in Syracuse, NY. Also served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Syracuse University Softball program. Prior to teaching and coaching, Kim was a 4 year member of the LeMoyne Softball program.
Best part of my job: Watching our student-athletes be successful, both academically and athletically, and of course being a Buckeye.
Favorite Quote: "Never forget where you've come from." My Dad
Currently resides in: Columbus, OH
Family: Most of the family lives in New York (Rochester and Waterloo); youngest sister lives in Washington, DC. I have a 6 year old black lab/beagle mix named Halie.

Hometown: Columbus, OH
Years in SASSO: First
Educational Background: The Ohio State University, B.A., Anthropology, B.A., Sociology, 2011
Coaching/Professional Background: Prior to SASSO, Brittany worked in the College of Engineering at Ohio State for 3 years. She also served as a Peer Career Advisor in the Arts & Sciences Career Services Office. Throughout college she participated in co-ed intramural softball and played 4 years of varsity volleyball in high school.
Best part of my job: Working in a fun, positive environment and with people who genuinely care about our student-athletes' success, both on and off the field.
Favorite Quote: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt
Currently resides in: Clintonville, OH
Personal: I serve as National Secretary for Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc., and also as Edition-in-Chief of the sorority's national magazine. I am a movie/tv junkie who enjoys photography, collecting Marvin Gaye records and spending time with family and friends.

Hometown: Parma, OH
Years in SASSO: 2
Educational Background: Ohio Wesleyan University, B.A. (2004), Psychology and Educational Research The Ohio State University, Ph.D. post-Candidacy (2010) and M.A. (2007), Educational Policy & Leadership and Sports Management;.
Athletic / Coaching / Professional Background: USA Ultimate Division III National Coordinator and Great Lakes Women's Regional Director; USA Ultimate Certified and Volunteer Coach; Master Tutor, Study Skills and Tutoring Program Specialist; Graduate Teaching/Research Associate and Educational Consultant (College of Education and Human Ecology)
Best part of job: Working with like-minded colleagues who want to best serve our Student-Athletes. It's great to be a Buckeye and experience success stories with our students each day.
Favorite Quote: "Imagination is more important than knowledge." ~Albert Einstein
Currently resides in: Columbus, OH
Personal Information: Event Chair for the Andy 24 Charity Event and Ultimate Frisbee Club Team Captain; proud alumnus of the Alpha-Chi Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity; enjoys travelling, trivia, cooking, and hiking; fan of Cleveland sports and believer that we will one day win a Championship

Hometown: Parma, OH
Years in SASSO: 1
Educational Background: Kent State University, B.A., Speech Pathology & Auidiology, 2008; Kent State University, M.A., Sport Management, 2010
Athletic/Coaching Background: Gymnast at Kent State University, 2004-2008; Coach, X-treme Gymnastics, 2010.
Best part of my job: The people I work with and seeing the student-athletes mature and grow becoming successful, academically and athletically.
Favorite Quote: "Everybody is a genius. But, if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid" Albert Einstein
Currently resides in: Grandview, OH
Personal: I enjoy biking, reading, walking, crafting, shopping and spending time with friends and family.

Hometown: Toronto, OH
Years in SASSO: 26
Team Assignments: Football, Men's and Women's Golf, Men's and Women's Tennis, Degree Completion Program Coordinator
Education: The Ohio State University, B.S. English, 1977; The Ohio State University, M.A. Guidance and Counseling, 1978.
Athletic/Coaching/Professional Background: English teacher and Track Coach at Jefferson Junior High School from 1978-79; Guidance Counselor and Golf Coach at St. Charles Preparatory School from 1979-1982 and 1983-1984. Guidance Counselor at Mentor Lake Catholic School in Mentor Ohio from 1982-1983; Athletic Academic Counselor at Ohio State beginning in 1984.
Best part of my job: Working with student-athletes.
Favorite Quote: Whatever it takes.
Currently resides in: Worthington, OH
Family: Wife, Susan. Daughter, Hannah, is a Junior at The Ohio State University.

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Years in SASSO: 8
Team Assignments: Men's Baseball, Women's Basketball, Women's Ice Hockey, Men's Wrestling, Board member-Women's Varsity 'O' Club
Education: The Ohio State University, B.A., 1994; American University, M.A., 1996; The Ohio State University, Ph.D candidate, Spring, 2012.
Athletic/Coaching/Professional Background: Cross Country; Track and Field Student-Athlete at The Ohio State University
Best part of my job: Working with student-athletes on a day-to-day basis and getting to know each of them on a personal level and watching them grow in every facet of their life.
Favorite Quote: "The path to our destination is not always a straight one. We go down the wrong road, we get lost, we turn back. Maybe it doesn't matter which road we embark on. Maybe what matters is that we embark." Hall
Currently resides in: Clintonville, OH
Family: Partner, Kelsey Logan.  I enjoy running, hiking, reading, shopping, watching Ohio State athletic events, socializing with friends, and going to movies.

Hometown: Findlay, OH
Years in SASSO: 5
Team Assignments: Basketball, Softball and Women's Soccer
Education: Florida State University, B.S. Business, 1989; Ohio University, MBA Marketing, 1990; The Ohio State University, Ph.D. Candidate Higher Education.
Athletic/Coaching/Professional Background: Played baseball at Florida State University.
Best part of my job: The relationships with the student-athletes, and witnessing the growth and transformation of the student-athletes during their college years is exciting.
Favorite Quote: Luke 9:23
Currently resides in: Columbus, OH
Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, power-lifting, and reading Civil War history. I'm active in my church and pursuit of knowing Christ more intimately.

Hometown: Huber Heights, OH
Years in SASSO: 6
Team Assignments: Men's & Women's Gymnastics, Men's Volleyball, Men's Soccer, Men's & Women's Fencing
Education: University of Findlay, B.S. Sports Management, 2001; American Military University, M.S. Sports Administration, 2008.
Athletic/Coaching/Professional Background: 4 year player with the University of Findlay Women's Soccer team; Has been coaching youth, high school, and college soccer for 13 years; Prior to Ohio State, Tooti worked at Wittenberg University as an assistant to the AD for 5 years.
Best part of my job: Working with student-athletes and seeing them grow and be successful.
Favorite Quote: "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden
Currently resides in: Hilliard, OH
Family: Daughter, Lauryn, 10 months

Hometown: Claremont, NH
Years in SASSO: 4
Team Assignments: Field Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Ice Hockey and Women's Volleyball
Education: Western Washington University, B.A. Physical Education & Sport Studies: Sport Psychology, 1999; Miami University, M.S. Physical Education, Health & Sport Studies: Sport Behavior & Performance, 2001.
Athletic/Coaching/Professional Background:  United States Air Force, 1990-1994; Volunteer Asst. Coach, Western Washington University Women's Soccer, 1998-99; Graduate Asst. Miami University Women's Soccer & Miami Synchronized Skating, 1999-2001; Academic Advisor, Miami University Athletics, 2001-2003; Sport Psychology Consultant, 2001-2005; YMCA of Central Ohio, 2005-2008.
Best part of my job: Watching student-athletes grow more confident and go after their passion.
Favorite Quote:  "These are the days that must happen to you."  Walt Whitman
Currently resides in: Bexley, OH
Family: Wife, Natalie. Two sons, Leo, 5, and Max, 2.

Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Years in SASSO: 2
Team Assignments: Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field, Football, Men's & Women's Pistol and Men's & Women's Rifle
Educational Background: Tuskegee University, B.A., History, 2005; The Ohio State University, M.A., African American Studies, 2007.
Professional Background: Graduate Assistant/Assistant Athletic Academic Counselor, The Ohio State University, Student Athlete Support Services Office, 2005-2008; Athletic Academic Counselor at Mississippi State University, 2008-2011.
Best part of my job: Building relationships with the student-athletes and watching them grow.
Favorite Quote: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us...And, as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same." Marianne Williamson
Currently resides in: Columbus, OH
Personal: I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, shopping and traveling.

Hometown: Worthington, OH
Years in SASSO: 1
Team Assignments: Women's Lacrosse, Men's Track, Men's Cross Country, Men's Swimming
Education: University of Findlay, B.S. Mathematics and Secondary Education, 2007; University of Dayton, M.S. Applied Mathematics, 2009.
Athletic/Coaching/Professional experience: Basketball at St. Bonaventure and University of Findlay; Assistant Academic Coordinator/Compliance Intern at University of Dayton, 2008-2009; Mathematics instructor, Columbus State Community College, 2009-2010; Volunteer girls basketball coach at Worthington Kilbourne High School; Senior High Youth Group Advisor at Worthington Presbyterian Church.
Best part of my job: Getting to know the students and seeing them succeed in the classroom and at their sports.
Favorite quote: "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." Henry David Thoreau
Currently resides in: Hilliard
Hobbies/Family: I enjoy biking, walking, playing basketball and volleyball, listening to music and spending time with friends and family. My mom and dad live in Worthington, and my older brother, Aaron, teaches 8th grade science in Statesville, NC.

Hometown: Columbus, OH
Years in SASSO: 1
Educational Background: The College of Wooster, B.A., Communications, 2007; Bowling Green State University, M.Ed., Sport Administration, 2009.
Coaching/Professional Background: Played football and baseball at the College of Wooster, 2003-2007; Assistant Baseball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator at Ohio Northern University, 2007-2009.
Best part of my job: Knowing that when I wake up I am doing what I love and not something that I am forced to do. Interacting with student-athletes on a daily basis and seeing their development throughout their college career.
Favorite Quote: "Don't be pushed by your problems; be led by your dreams." (Unknown)
Currently resides in: Clintonville, OH
Personal: I am a huge sports fan. Love doing any competitive physical activity. My wife, Kelly, and I spend a lot of time renovating our new home and making it our own. Kelly and I have been married since the summer of 2010. My mom, dad, brother, and sister all reside in Columbus.

Hometown: Durham, NC
Years in SASSO: First
Education: Appalachian State University, B.S., Communication Electronic Media and Broadcasting, 2007; Appalachian State University, M.A., Educational Media, 2009.
Athletic/Professional Background: Played football at Appalachian State from 2004-2008: Was a 2-time All-American, 3-time All-Southern Conference, and 3-time National Champion; Academic Advisor for Athletes, Appalachian State University, 2009-2011.
Best part of my job: Having the opportunity to mold, shape and inspire student-athletes, everyday.
Favorite Quote: “To be the man you gotta beat the man, wooo!!” Ric Flair
Currently resides in: Clintonville, OH
Personal: I'm the sixteenth of seventeen children born to John A. Banks, Sr. and the late Deloras Banks; proud member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.

Hometown: Lincoln Park, Michigan
Years in SASSO: 1
Education: Taylor University, B.S., Math, 1968; Eastern Michigan University, M.A., Counseling, 1974
Athletics/Coaching/Professional Background: Head Football Coach/Mathematics Teacher, Upper Arlington H.S., Counseling/Drug-Alcohol Prevention, Elyria H.S., Elyria West H.S.
Best part of job: The thrill of investing in young people and watching them gain confidence in their abilities and see their comfort zones expand.
Favorite Quote: "It's not about me." Rick Warren, author, Purpose Driven Life
Currently resides in: Hilliard
Personal: Love spending time with my wife, 2 daughters, and my 2 grandsons. Enjoy Buckeye Football, concerts, working out, TBDBITL, and anything Ohio State. Also enjoy reading about American history, and the 'founding fathers' in particular, and literature about achievement and performance.

Hometown: Tallmadge, OH
Years in SASSO: 3
Educational Background: Kent State University, B.S., Education, 1992; Grand Canyon University, M.A. in Teaching, 2001; Grand Canyon, M.Ed., Education Administration, 2007.
Coaching/Professional Background: Volleyball Coach, Tallmadge, OH, 1993-1997; Secondary English Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher, Tallmadge Public Schools, 1993-1997; Clark County School District (CCSD), Las Vegas, NV, 1997-2007; Literacy Coordinator, CCSD, Las Vegas, NV, 2007-2008; Educational Consultant, Columbus, OH, 2009-2011.
Best part of my job: Having the opportunity every day to foster relationships with the student-athletes and support them as they learn, grow, mature, and, ultimately, achieve their goals.
Favorite Quote: "Success is where preparation and opportunity meet." Bobby Unser
Currently resides in: Powell, OH
Personal: Married to husband Pat, have one son, Drew, and two Boston Terriers, Lucy and Claire; I enjoy spending time with family and friends, hosting gatherings at my house, reading, watching The History Channel & Food Network, exercising, listening to music, and watching/participating in a variety of sports.

Hometown: Belpre, OH
Years in SASSO: 2
Education: Ohio University, B.S.Ed. Integrated Social Studies, 2005; The Ohio State University, M.A. Educational Psychology & Philosophy, 2009.
Professional/Coaching Background: Educator, Chicago Public Schools, 2005-2007; Asst. Coach, Boys Basketball, Ace Technical Charter High School, 2006-2007.
Best Part of Job: "The People. The Tradition. The Excellence." Need I say more?
Favorite Quote: "I am what I am not yet." Maxine Greene
Currently resides in: Clintonville, OH
Personal Information: Enjoys reading, playing music, and attending concerts, playing Wii with friends, and all things Chicago and Buckeyes.

Hometown: Belpre, OH
Years in SASSO: 1
Educational Background: The Ohio State University, B.A., Communication, 2004
Professional Background: Tyler Star News, Sports Writer, 2006-2008; Columbus Public Schools, Substitute Teacher, 2008-2010; Marketing Specialist, Muscle Milk, 2010-2011. The Ohio State University, Student Athlete Support Services Office, Tutor, 2011.
Best part of my job: For the 'aha' moments when a concept that a student-athlete struggles with becomes clear and realizes, 'Hey, I get it'.
Favorite Quote: "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." Albert Einstein
Currently resides in: Grandview Heights, OH
Personal: I have a sister, Vanessa, a niece Karli, and a nephew, Garrett. I enjoy running, swimming, biking and all kinds of sports. I also enjoy a good novel.

Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Years in SASSO: First
Educational Background: Brigham Young University, B.A., Mathematics Education, 2004
Professional Background: Taught math for Granite School District in Salt Lake City from 2004-2011.
Best part of my job: I love to see students succeed!
Favorite Quote: “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face…do the thing you think you cannot do.” Eleanor Roosevelt
Currently reside in: Upper Arlington
Personal Information: I love running, reading, solving puzzles, and shopping. I also love spending time with my family, especially my husband.