Temple University Athletics
Gerson Named Associate Director of Development Operations
3.9.22 | General
PHILADELPHIA – Dave Gerson has been named Associate Director for Development Operations as announced by Senior Associate Athletic Director and Vice President for Development, Chris Jones.
"We are excited to welcome Dave to our Owl Club team," Jones said. "Dave's institutional knowledge, relationships, and the work that he did with football will serve our department extremely well."
Gerson, who has served the Temple Athletic Department full-time since 2017, has transitioned to a role in Development after a five-year stint as the Assistant Director of Football Operations. In this role, Gerson assisted in communication, special events and stewardship efforts towards prospective donors, student-athletes and alumni while also assisting in away game site visitation, contract negotiations and site advancements.
Prior to serving as the Assistant Director of Football Operations, Gerson served as the Football Operations Graduate Assistant at Temple where he focused on day-to-day correspondence and administrative processes within recruiting as well as planning, coordinating, and executing football alumni special events.
A 2015 graduate of Temple University, Gerson received a bachelor's degree in marketing before continuing on to receive a masters in sport business in 2018. Gerson also serves as the STHM Alumni Association President at Temple.
"I would like to thank Senior Associate AD/VP for Development Chris Jones for his belief in me to contribute to the Temple Owl Club," Gerson said. "I am beyond excited to continue to serve my alma mater by engaging with prideful alumni, fans, and donors to enhance the experiences of our student-athletes."
"We are excited to welcome Dave to our Owl Club team," Jones said. "Dave's institutional knowledge, relationships, and the work that he did with football will serve our department extremely well."
Gerson, who has served the Temple Athletic Department full-time since 2017, has transitioned to a role in Development after a five-year stint as the Assistant Director of Football Operations. In this role, Gerson assisted in communication, special events and stewardship efforts towards prospective donors, student-athletes and alumni while also assisting in away game site visitation, contract negotiations and site advancements.
Prior to serving as the Assistant Director of Football Operations, Gerson served as the Football Operations Graduate Assistant at Temple where he focused on day-to-day correspondence and administrative processes within recruiting as well as planning, coordinating, and executing football alumni special events.
A 2015 graduate of Temple University, Gerson received a bachelor's degree in marketing before continuing on to receive a masters in sport business in 2018. Gerson also serves as the STHM Alumni Association President at Temple.
"I would like to thank Senior Associate AD/VP for Development Chris Jones for his belief in me to contribute to the Temple Owl Club," Gerson said. "I am beyond excited to continue to serve my alma mater by engaging with prideful alumni, fans, and donors to enhance the experiences of our student-athletes."
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