Post by FU73 on Aug 18, 2022 11:00:27 GMT -5
Dr. Brett Burchette has been named Director of Athletic Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics at Fairfield University, as announced on Wednesday by Vice President for Athletics Paul Schlickmann. Burchette brings more than two decades of experience in development and marketing to Fairfield.
"We are thrilled to welcome Brett to Fairfield University and the Stags family. His depth and breadth of experience, positive energy and an intuitive understanding of our core values are qualities that resonated throughout the interview process," noted Schlickmann. "His growth mindset, relentless work ethic and ability to develop staff will serve him well in this critical role. Brett shares an overriding commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience, and I look forward to working with him and our Athletics Advancement team at this exciting inflection point in our history."
Most recently, Burchette served as the Assistant Vice President of Development/Major Gifts at Drexel University. As the Chief Advancement Officer for four of the University's major programs – business, entrepreneurship, professional studies and education. Burchette and his team secured more than $20 million in new gifts and commitments in the most recent fiscal year as a key contributor to the University's current campaign. Burchette also served as Executive Director of Development as well as an Assistant Professor of Sport Management.
Prior to Drexel, Burchette was an athletics administrator in development and external affairs at Bradley, Indiana State, Northeastern and Temple. He also worked for Nelligan Sports Marketing as an Account Executive at Temple and General Manager of Georgetown Sports Marketing.
"Brett's portfolio of fundraising success both in and out of athletics make him an ideal candidate for this position," said Vice President for University Advancement Wally Halas. "I am confident that Brett and his team will work tirelessly to tell the Fairfield story and to engage our alumni, friends and fans."
A 1997 graduate of Indiana University, Burchette earned a Master's of Education with a concentration in Sport and Recreation Administration from Temple University in 2000. He completed his Doctorate in Education from Drexel University in 2013, focusing on Educational Leadership and Management.
