Northwestern University Development

Evanston, IL

Department History

Development 2025–2026

Person Role

Jesse Marks

Chief Revenue Officer

Matt Smith

Assistant A.D. for Development

Kate Smith

Assistant Athletic Director for Career Enhancement & Employer Relations, David G. Kabiller NU for Life Program

Alicia Torimoto

Departing
Director of Athletics Development

Sean Wollenberg

Director - Business Development

Austin Siegel

Associate Director, Wildcat Fund

Steven LaPlante

Associate Director, Major Gifts

Amy Blackbourn

Senior Associate Director, Major Gifts and Premium Seating

Development 2024–2025

Person Role

Jesse Marks

Chief Revenue Officer

Matt Smith

Assistant A.D. for Development

Kate Smith

Assistant Athletic Director for Career Enhancement & Employer Relations, David G. Kabiller NU for Life Program

Sean Wollenberg

Director - Business Development

Alicia Torimoto

Director of Athletics Development

Amy Blackbourn

Associate Director of Major Gifts and Premium Seating

Steven LaPlante

Associate Director for the Wildcat Fund

Austin Siegel

Assistant Director of Operations

Development 2023–2024

Person Role

Matt Smith

Assistant A.D. for Development

Jack Griffin

Senior Associate A.D. for Major Gifts

Kate Smith

Assistant Athletic Director for Career Enhancement & Employer Relations, David G. Kabiller NU for Life Program

Jesse Marks

Deputy Director of Athletics & Assistant Vice President (Development)

Ahmad Boyd

Director of KING NU P.R.I.D.E Program

Alicia Torimoto

Senior Associate Director of Operations, Events & Premium Seating

Amy Blackbourn

Associate Director of Major Gifts and Premium Seating

Steven LaPlante

Associate Director for the Wildcat Fund

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