CLEVELAND, OH — The National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) has unveiled its committee structure ahead of the 2026-27 academic year, along with the members who were selected to serve on committees out of an applicant pool of 130 members.
 
New this year, NACMA's three pillars of Brand Management, Fan Development, and Revenue Generation have been merged into one committee in an effort to increase alignment and deliver enhanced value to the organization's membership through year-round programming.
 
"We are incredibly grateful to everyone who volunteered to serve on a NACMA committee this year," said Lauren Belisle, current NACMA President and Senior Associate AD for Fan Experience & Sales at Vanderbilt. "Our committees play an essential role in advancing the association's priorities, shaping meaningful programs throughout the year and at Convention, and ensuring we continue to deliver value for our members. The time, expertise, and perspectives of these volunteers will strengthen NACMA's work as part of our vision to elevate marketing and advance leaders."
 
A full list of committees and members can be found below. Board members serve as committee chairs and are denoted with asterisks.
 
Awards Committee
To recognize the accomplishments of our collegiate marketing colleagues while highlighting new and innovative ideas, including the administration of the Best Of, Unity, and Marketing Team of the Year awards and NACMA's stipend programs.

• Corbin Bryant (Emory)
• Anna Grissett (UAB)
• Enrique Ortiz (Santa Clara)
• Rachel Palmer (Maryland)
• Alundis Pledge (Houston)
• Marcos Rael (Colorado)
• Mary Rathburn (Elon)
• JC Whidden (Virginia Tech) *
• Bailey White (Georgia Tech)
• Ricky Zum Mallen (Colorado) *

Marketing Committee
To develop strategies, tactics and communication plans that promote the tools, training and resources offered to the NACMA members, with a complete commitment to retaining, engaging and growing membership.

• Kyle Bruce (Pitt) *
• Carlos Garcia (Santa Clara)
• Paige Dunning (Furman)
• Paige Fontenot (Northwestern State)
• Bob Gavagan (Vanderbilt)
• Erin Gibson (West Virginia) *
• Julia Greuel (Maryland)
• Ariana Palmer (FAU)
• Quintin Payton (UT-Arlington)
• Stacey Thrower, Jr. (Georgia Southern)

Research & Resources Committee
To provide actionable research and insights for members to be successful in generating revenue, developing fans and managing brands on their campus.

• Paris Buchanan (Auburn) *
• John Cornfield (Georgetown)
• Kathryn Dillin (Virginia Tech)
• Jordan Looby (Maryland) *
• Joel Marion (BYU)
• Evan Martinez (William & Mary)
• Kathleen Schaum (TCU)
• Matt Smith (Pitt)
• Sabrina Thomas (Villanova)
• Kristol Williams (Alabama A&M)

Personal & Professional Development Committee
To provide resources and programs that actively engage and improve the growth of members personally and professionally.

• Dan Adams (Georgia Southern)
• Jacob Dye (Kennesaw State)
• Casey Fanz (Vanderbilt)
• Zoe Gassell (Vanderbilt)
• Nina Goodhue (DePaul)
• Bri Hall (SEMO)
• Tyler Iverson (UT-Arlington)
• Lala Kekuewa (Wisconsin)
• Jeff Lin (Army)
• Murray Littlepage (Davidson)
• Wilnir Louis (NJIT)
• Megan MacLeod (Illinois State) *
• Holley Reese (Baylor)
• Andy Rowdon (William & Mary) *
• Brad Wurthman (Virginia Tech)

3 Pillars Programming Committee
To plan and execute year-round and event programming inclusive of NACMA's three pillars of Brand Management, Fan Development, and Revenue Generation.

• Paris Buchanan (Auburn) *
• Kevin Cassidy (Notre Dame)
• Kassidy Ellenby (DePaul)
• Elizabeth Flynn (Binghamton)
• Taylor Jefferson (Air Force)
• Nicole Jones (Florida)
• Macall Martin (Metro Conference)
• Quenton Moore (Arkansas Pine Bluff)
• Jessica Onyepunuka (USC) *
• Shane Pellegrine (FGCU)
• Josh Remington (Washington)
• Vivienne Sander (Oklahoma)
• Don Scott (Clemson)
• Taylor Stewart (Grambling)
• Tori Thurston (Virginia Tech)
• Ricky Zum Mallen (Colorado) *

Sponsorship Committee
To enhance the mission of NACMA by creating and maintaining partnerships which generate revenue and value for our membership as well as our partners.

• Jessica Bennett (Colorado College)
• Alex Cramer (Arkansas) *
• Scott Peace (Northern Iowa)
• Andy Rowdon (William & Mary) *
• Chris Schoen (Northwestern)
• Jana Woodson (Tulane)

About NACMA
NACMA provides the tools, training and network for collegiate sports marketers to successfully generate revenue, manage brands, and develop fans. For more information about NACMA, please visit NACMA.com.