Indiana University Athletics
Glass Announces Staff Addition and Promotion
6/4/2009 12:00:00 AM | General
June 4, 2009
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Fred Glass, announced today the selection of former Hoosier football player Pat Kraft, Ph.D., as the new Senior Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and the promotion of J.D. Campbell to the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations.
"I think it is important that the areas of marketing and media relations work hand in hand in helping to strengthen the visibility and viability of our program," said Glass. "I am excited about the leadership of this area and know that Pat and J.D. will work diligently with Scott Dolson (Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations) to aggressively promote Indiana University athletics.
A native of Libertyville, Illinois, Kraft played football for the Hoosiers and was a linebacker from 1997-99 and is a member of the I Association.
"I am so pleased for Pat and Indiana University," said former IU Coach Bill Mallory who recruited Kraft. "Fred Glass could not have picked a better person for the job. Pat has a great passion for IU and he will do a tremendous job."
Kraft received his Ph. D., in Sport Management from Indiana University in June 2008. He received his master's degree in Sport Management from Indiana University in 2005, and his bachelor's degree in Sport Marketing and Management in 2000.
Kraft was a Clinical Professor of Sport Management in the School of Business Administration at Loyola University Chicago. Kraft was responsible for teaching undergraduate classes in sport media, sport law, facility management, fundamentals of sport marketing, social aspects of sport, sport finance and global issues in sport. Kraft also taught sport law and sponsorship and retention at the MBA level within LUC's Graduate School of Business.
Kraft has been published in Sport Marketing Quarterly, the International Journal of Sport Management, and the International Journal of Sport Marketing and Sponsorship.
"Patrick has an energy and enthusiasm for Indiana University that is endless," said Glass. "His experience and his knowledge of IU make him the right person to move our marketing efforts forward."
Campbell came to IU as Director of Media Relations in May of 2007, and will begin his 24th year in the profession. He previously worked in similar roles at Bowling Green State University (2000-07), Emporia State University (1993-2000), Northern Kentucky University (1989-93) and Johnson County Community College (1986-89). He has been honored 16 times by the College Sports Information Directors of America for publications excellence, including four "Best in the Nation" citations.
A native of Las Vegas, Nev., Campbell received his bachelor's degree in communications from Kansas Newman in 1986, and his master's degree in sports administration from Xavier in 1994. He was an All-American baseball player at Newman in 1985 and also played two seasons of college baseball at Taft (Calif.) College.
"I think J.D. has shown an understanding of today's media that is a great asset to IU," said Glass. "His judgment and leadership are much respected and appreciated."
