Kevin Huber completed his first year as the Gannon Athletic Department's Internal Operations Manager in 2023-24.
On June 1, 2023, Huber, 24, was hired by Gannon as the Internal Operations Coordinator. Â On Aug. 12, 2023, Huber was promoted to Internal Operations Manager. Among his duties are oversight of the athletic facilities, game-day administration, scheduling of practices, assisting with team travel, coordinating summer camps and external facility rentals, supervising student and event staff, scheduling security and concessions workers, and ensuring that pregame, halftime, and postgame promotions are expedited.
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In addition, Huber serves as the Tournament Director for assigned postseason competitions. During the 2023-24 academic year, Huber was the Tournament Director for the NCWWC Region 3 Qualifier and the PSAC Men’s Basketball Championship.
Before arriving at Gannon, he served as an Athletics Administration Graduate Assistant at his alma mater, Ashland University, in Ashland, Ohio.Â
"We are delighted to welcome Kevin to Gannon," commented Director of Athletics Lisa Goddard McGuirk said. "His experience within athletics operations combined with his attention to detail and commitment to excellence was evident throughout the interview process. Â Kevin is a tremendous addition to our amazing staff."
Huber graduated from Ashland with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Sport Management in May 2022. He then earned his Master of Business Administration in May 2023. As a graduate assistant at Ashland University, he played an integral role in the operations of 17 sports and was the primary event manager for softball and women's soccer. He also supervised more than 50 staff members and six interns during the athletic year.
"I am excited and grateful to have the opportunity to join Gannon University's Athletic Department as the Internal Operations Coordinator," Huber said. "I'm looking forward to working with the staff, coaches, and student-athletes to add to the rich history that Gannon has and to help provide each student-athlete with the best opportunities to succeed. I would like to thank all the staff at Ashland University for investing in me and giving me chances to grow as a professional."
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