About CAF
Mark Jurich
m.jurich@louisville.edu
502-852-5735
Associate Athletic Director of Development
Joined the CAF in September of 2008
Primary Responsibilities: Oversight of the Cardinal Athletic Fund, which is responsible for all fundraising efforts; capital campaign projects, annual giving, scholarship giving, endowment giving, and planned giving.
Background: B.S. in Business Administration, University of Louisville
Personal: Mark was born in Flagstaff, AZ. He moved to Louisville, KY in October of 1997 with his family. Mark played baseball during his collegiate years at the University of Louisville from 2001-2004. He is married to his wife, Lainey and they have two sons, Jay Ryan and Jack.
Devon Thomas
devon.thomas@louisville.edu
502-852-2472
Assistant Athletic Director of Development
Joined the CAF Staff in April of 2012
Primary Responsibilities: Oversight of annual fundraising initiatives.
Background: B.A. in Communications, University of Louisville
Personal: Devon was born in Jacksonville, FL. He came to Louisville, KY in July of '98 to attend the University of Louisville where he played football from 1999 to 2002. Devon is married to his wife, Melanie and they have two sons, Joshua and Brandon.
Phil Pilewski
phil.pilewski@louisville.edu
502-852-2473
Assistant Athletic Director of Major Gifts
Joined the CAF Staff in April<> 2012
Primary Responsibilities: Oversees major gift fundraising and capital campaign strategies.
Background: B.S. in Business Administration, University of Toledo. Master's degree in Sport Management, University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Personal: Phil is originally from Toledo, OH. He was a part of the University of Toledo's baseball team from 2000-2003. He recently moved to Louisville, KY with his wife, Jenny to join our CAF staff.
Brent Seebohm
b.seebohm@louisville.edu
502-852-0814
Assistant Athletic Director, External Affairs
Joined the CAF staff in March 2012
Primary Responsibilities: Oversees alumni development, cultivates relationships with young alumni and letterwinners, manages the Cardinals' licensing and merchandising programs, administers Adidas partnership, and supports Nelligan's corporate partners program. Brent serves as the department's strategic liaison with UofL advancement, alumni association, and marketing/branding.
Background: B.S. in Business Administration, Colorado State. Master's degree in Sport Administration, Wichita State.
Personal: Brent is from Fort Collins, CO. He moved to Louisville, KY in March 2012 from Tucson, AZ.
Ronee Baxter
ronee.baxter@louisville.edu
502-852-2015
Director of Development
Joined UofL Athletics in October 2005; Joined CAF in May 2010
Primary Responsibilities: Premium Services, Donor Relations & Events
Background: B.S. in Business Administration, Miami University.
Personal: Ronee grew up in Louisville, KY. She moved to Seattle, WA in 2000 where she met her husband, Mark. Ronee moved back to Louisville, KY in 2005. Her and Mark now have two daughters together, Reagan & Berkeley.
Zach Brooks
Zach.brooks@louisville.edu
502-852-7079
Director of Development
Zach joined the CAF Staff in July 2008
Primary Responsibilities: Annual Fund & L-Club liaison.
Background: B.S in Sport Administration, University of Louisville. B.S. in Exercise Science, University of Louisville.
Personal: Zach was born in Paducah, KY. He moved to Louisville, KY in 2004 to attend the University of Louisville. Zach was the manager for the UofL Women's Soccer team from 2004-2008.
Michael Dudas
mike.dudas@louisville.edu
502-852-3195
Executive Director of Development
Joined the CAF staff in July 2008
Primary Responsibilities: Solicitation of philanthropic gifts for capital projects and for premium seating opportunities.
Background: B.S. in Business Administration, Austin Peay University. Master's Degree in Sport Administration, University of Louisville.
Personal: Michael is from Hopkinsville, KY. He was a part of the Austin Peay University basketball team from 2002 to 2006. Michael moved to Louisville, KY in 2007 to attend the University of Louisville and work towards his Master's Degree.
Christine Krellwitz
christine@gocards.com
502-852-8460
Assistant Director of Development
Joined UofL Athletics in October of 2008; Joined CAF in January 2013.
Primary Responsibilities: Solicitation of philanthropic gifts for the annual fund.
Background: B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, University of Louisville.
Personal: Christine is from Big Rapids, MI. She was the captain of the University of Louisville's Track and Field team from 2004 to 2008. Prior to joining the CAF, Christine worked as the Director of Operations for UofL's Track and Field program and as the Director of Special Events for the UofL Athletic Department.
Brandon Graves
brandon.graves@louisville.edu
502-852-7244
Major Gifts Officer
Joined the CAF Staff in July 2011.
Job Responsibilities: Central Cardinal Club liaison, solicits philanthropic gifts for capital projects, oversees the sale of premium Terrace seats in the KFC Yum! Center, assists in coordinating Basketball and Football luxury suite rental programs.
Background: B.A in Sociology, Sonoma State University; Master's in Sport Administration, University of Louisville.
Personal: Brandon was born in Ukiah, CA. He moved to Louisville, KY in August, 2009 to attend the University of Louisville.
Nick Stover
nestov01@louisville.edu
502-852-4699
Director of Social Media and Engagement
Joined the CAF Staff in July 2012
Primary Responsibilities: Oversight of social media strategies across all components of the Athletic Association related to content, branding, and fundraising efforts.
Background: B.S. in Health and Sport Studies, Miami University. M.S. in Sport Management, University of Tennessee. M.B.A., University of Louisville. Ph.D. (ABD), University of Louisville.
Personal: Nick was born in Columbus, OH. He lived in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee before coming to Louisville, KY in July of '06 to attend the University of Louisville.
Contact Us
Office Hours: 9am-5pm
Phone: 502-852-5735
Email: cafemail@louisville.edu
Mailing Address:
Cardinal Athletic Fund
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
Overnight Mailing Address:
University of Louisville
Cardinal Athletic Fund, E301
2100 S. Floyd St.
Louisville, KY 40208
