Penn State University Senior Leadership

University Park, PA

Department History

Senior Leadership 2026–2027

Person Role

Patrick Kraft

Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics

Leah Beasley

Deputy AD for Strategic Engagement and Brand Advancement

John Hanna

Senior Director of Strategic Communications & Digital Strategy (MHKY, MGOLF, WGOLF)

Bryan Markiewicz

Senior Director of Ticket Operations

Isaiah Arpino

Senior Director of Creative Design

Kara Cook

Chief of Staff

Ricky Dove

Chief of Staff and Operations

Angie Potthoff

Chief of Staff

Senior Leadership 2025–2026

Person Role

Patrick Kraft

Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics

Leah Beasley

Deputy AD for Strategic Engagement and Brand Advancement

Vinnie James

Deputy AD for Internal Operations

Adam Miller

Deputy AD for External Affairs and Engagement

Pete Cautilli

Senior Associate AD for Capital Projects

Matt Jakoubek

Senior Associate AD for Compliance

Rick Kaluza

Senior Associate AD for Auxiliary Operations

Kristina Petersen

Senior Associate AD for Strategic Communications

Senior Leadership 2024–2025

Person Role

Vinnie James

Deputy AD for Internal Operations

Brandi Stuart

Deputy Athletic Director for Competitive Excellence/Student-Athlete Wellness, SWA

Pete Cautilli

Senior Associate AD for Capital Projects

Alyssa Francona

Senior Associate AD for Advancement

Matt Jakoubek

Senior Associate AD for Compliance

Rick Kaluza

Senior Associate AD for Finance and Business Operations

Kristina Petersen

Senior Associate AD for Strategic Communications (Football Comms - James Franklin)

Jeremy Scott

Chief Performance Officer

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