Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Internal Operations

Blacksburg, VA

Chris Helms

Executive Associate AD / Sport Administration

13 Yrs

Stephanie Ballein

Associate AD, Chief of Staff

5 Yrs

Kevin Threlkel

Associate AD, Chief of Staff

1 Yr

Kelli Buhrdorf

Director, Donor Experience - Premium Seating and Stewardship

4 Yrs

Angelina De Marco

Assistant Director of On-Campus Recruiting

1 Yr

Lafonte Thourogood

Assistant Director of High School Scouting & Recruiting

1 Yr

Tracie Smith

Administrative & Operations Assistant

1 Yr

Alex Balog

Associate Director, ACC Network

1 Yr

Matt Jones

Director, In Venue Experience

1 Yr

Emma Kelly

Assistant Director, In-Venue Experience

1 Yr

Andrew Park

Assistant Director, ACC Network

1 Yr

Lisa Reed

Supervisor / Housekeeping

1 Yr

Department History

Internal Operations 2026–2027

Person	Role
Stephanie Ballein	Associate AD, Chief of Staff
Kevin Threlkel	Associate AD, Chief of Staff
Kelli Buhrdorf	Director, Donor Experience - Premium Seating and Stewardship
Angelina De Marco	Assistant Director of On-Campus Recruiting
Lafonte Thourogood	Assistant Director of High School Scouting & Recruiting
Tracie Smith	Administrative & Operations Assistant
Emma Kelly	Assistant Director, In-Venue Experience
Lisa Reed	Supervisor / Housekeeping

Person	Role
Chris Helms	Executive Associate AD/Sport Administration
John Ballein	Executive Associate AD/Chief Operating Officer
Stephanie Ballein	Associate AD, Chief of Staff
Bridget Brugger McSorley	Executive Associate AD/Strategic Affairs
Kelli Buhrdorf	Director, Donor Experience - Premium Seating and Stewardship

Person	Role
John Ballein	Executive Associate AD/Chief Operating Officer
Bridget Brugger McSorley	Executive Associate AD/Strategic Affairs
Chris Helms	Executive Associate AD/Sport Administration
Stephanie Ballein	Associate AD, Chief of Staff
Kelli Buhrdorf	Associate Director of Donor Experience, Stewardship

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