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Tim Lewis, Director
910.962.7443
lewist@uncw.edu

Tim oversees a multi-faceted recreation program that includes Aquatic Programs, Competitive Sports, Adventure Recreation, Special Events and Fitness Programming, as well as the management of The Pat Leonard Student Recreation Center for UNCW. He also oversees all administrative and business functions of the Department of Campus Recreation and its facilities.

Grace Grindstaff, Senior Associate Director
910.962.7443
grindstaffs@uncw.edu

Grace supervises the facility and business operations team. She oversees the operational functions of The Pat Leonard Student Recreation Center, including facility management, maintenance and repairs, housekeeping and all departmental business operations. Additional responsibilities include departmental human resource functions. 

Vacant, Associate Director
910.962.7443

The Associate Director oversees the planning and operations of Competitive Sports and Adventure Recreation. Additional responsibilities include departmental risk management, management and development of all outdoor recreational sports facilities.

Emily Eldridge, Marketing and Communication Specialist
910.962.2272
eldridgee@uncw.edu

Emily is responsible for the overall coordination of all marketing/promotional materials for the department. She is responsible for planning, designing, and supervising the department's website and all web-based projects and manages department presentations for university related events.

Tammi Emeka, Coordinator of Business Operations
910.962.2344
emekat@uncw.edu

Tammi is responsible for all of the business needs of the department. Her primary responsibilities include all budget items, requisitions, purchase orders, internal/external invoices, check requests, PACS card reconciliation, fuel card reconciliation and travel processing.

Susan Smith, Member Services & Operations Coordinator
910.962.4110
smithsg@uncw.edu

Susan is responsible for the management of all membership services for the LSRC, daily office operations and payroll for the department. She manages all administrative aspects of a multi-faceted office that includes supervision and development of student office staff as well as the management and development of all of our member services staff. Susan also oversees the Kudos program which is our student recognition incentive program.

Marshall McArthur, Assistant Director
910.962.3007
mcarthurm@uncw.edu

Marshall is responsible for the planning, assessment, and facilitation of Seahawk Adventures, which include adventure trips, the Challenge Course, climbing wall, equipment rentals, workshops and clinics, leadership development, risk management and the Resource Center. Marshall also supervises and trains all staff that facilitate the operation of the climbing wall and equipment rental programs.

Ali Scott, Coordinator
910.962.2070
scottan@uncw.edu

Ali is responsible for the daily operation and management associated with the Challenge Course. Additionally, she develops customized programs in the areas of leadership development, teamwork and group initiatives. She also works with staff development and trip leadership for the Adventure Recreation Program.

Thomas Hammontree, Coordinator
910.962.2629
hammontreee@uncw.edu

Thomas is responsible for the planning and management of the Adventure Trips Program. Additional responsibilities include the planning and development of the clinic and workshop schedule, staff development, and assists with Challenge Course programs.

Adrianna Del Amo, Assistant Director (she/her/hers)
910.962.2037
delamod@uncw.edu

Adrianna is responsible for the planning, development, facilitation and assessment of aquatic and fitness programming, including instructional programs, personal training, special events and well-being related programs. She is the primary aquatic pool operator managing both the indoor and outdoor pools at the LSRC. Additional responsibilities include staff development, fitness center management, serving as the Safety Coordinator advising the Leadership Team on risk management issues, and coordinating the employee certification program.

Ashton Simon, Fitness Coordinator (he/him/his)
910.962.3598
simonaj@uncw.edu

Ashton provides leadership to the personal training program to include teaching a nationally accredited certification preparation course, mentoring, and developing new and experienced fitness professionals, developing, and managing fitness and body analysis assessments. Additionally, he leads the fitness center student work team who manage the daily operation of more than 26,000 square-feet of fitness center spaces including the appearance and condition of fitness centers, fitness equipment, fitness studios, and related support areas.

Patty Martinez, Fitness Coordinator
910.962.2382
martinezp@uncw.edu

Patty provides leadership and direction to the group fitness program, special events, and small group training for the UNCW campus community. She will innovate methods to bring new and retain movement experiences to students, staff, faculty, and members via the Group Fitness Loyalty Program and Custom Group Fitness classes. Additionally, this position applies excellent customer service and industry best practices to manage day-to-day operations that include mentoring, supervising, and scheduling classes and instructors, managing fitness studios, equipment inventory control, and maintenance.

Lindsey Perry, Aquatics Coordinator (she/her/hers)
910.962.2043
perryl@uncw.edu

Lindsey is responsible for the operation and administration of a multi-faceted aquatics program. This position is charged with the development of the aquatic student team members, daily and preventative maintenance and risk management for both the indoor and outdoor pool. This position will facilitate and implement all water and classroom based instructional programming which includes learn to swim and health and safety certifications.

Daniel Turner, Assistant Director
910.962.7758
turnerdt@uncw.edu

Daniel is responsible for the planning, assessment and facilitation of the Competitive Sports Program, including the Sports Official's Training and Development Program, team sport activities, individual/dual activities and sport club programming. Additional responsibilities include staff training, mentoring selected sport clubs, special event programming and outdoor recreational facility management.

Breanna Sudano, Coordinator
910.962.7529
sudanob@uncw.edu

Breanna is responsible for advising the Sports Club Council, Sport Club Officer development and mentoring assigned sport clubs. She manages and develops Program Assistants and students working as office assistants and maintenance staff. Additional responsibilities include co-leading the development and support of the Competitive Sports Graduate Assistant, supporting our Sports Official's Development Program, managing the payroll of student team members, assisting with outdoor recreational facility maintenance and special event programming.

Ian Roberts, Coordinator
910.962.3318
robertsi@uncw.edu

Ian is responsible for the management of the Sports Official's Training and Development Program. He manages and develops Program Assistants and co-leads the development and support of the Competitive Sports Graduate Assistant. Additional responsibilities include mentoring assigned sport clubs, managing the payroll of student team members, assisting with outdoor recreational facility maintenance and special event programming.

Devin Reid, Assistant Director of Facility Operations & Student Development
910.962.7225
reidd@uncw.edu

Devin is responsible for the overall planning, operation, maintenance, assessment and risk management of facility operations and informal recreation programming for the Pat Leonard Student Recreation Center (LSRC). He provides input, direct support, and coordination related to all facility projects and enhancements; directly supervises a Facility Coordinator and multiple student staff in various roles and oversees the student development experience for the Department of Campus Recreation.

Samantha Magee, Facilities Coordinator
910.962.3555
mageesg@uncw.edu

Samantha reports to the Assistant Director of Facility Operations and Student Development and assists in the oversite, assessment, and coordination of the informal recreation experience taking place in the Pat Leonard Student Recreation Center (LSRC). She is responsible for ensuring the student staff are supported while they maintain operational processes; providing customer service and maintaining a welcoming environment for patrons; and enforcing departmental guidelines.

Edwin Blanchard, Maintenance Technician
910.962.2623
blancharde@uncw.edu

Edwin's primary responsibility is to provide direct maintenance including the fitness equipment, water quality testing for the pools, and general upkeep and repairs of The Pat Leonard Student Recreation Center.

Matthew Goff, Recreation Grounds & Turf Manager
910.962.7034
goffm@uncw.edu

Matthew's primary responsibility is to provide direct maintenance to all the Recreational and Outdoor Recreation Complexes.

Anna Poston, Student Development
910.962.2696
acp4401@uncw.edu