Tim O'Connell Position: Senior Associate Athletics Director Institution: University of Dayton

Tim O'Connell is responsible for the oversight of the U.D. Arena, Frericks Center, Athletics Practice Facility, Baujan & NCR Soccer Fields, and the Arena Sports Complex. Beginning with the addition of the Donoher Basketball Center to the U.D. Arena in 1997-98, O'Connell has served as the project manager for all of the major Athletics' construction and renovation projects.

In addition to his regular responsibilities, O'Connell has served as Tournament Manager for all the Division's post-season basketball tournaments since 1998, a role he will continue in until 2010. Due to his expertise in this area, Tim is annually asked by the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship staff to be part of a peer panel that assists new tournament managers.

O'Connell currently serves as the co-vice chairperson for the University's Emergency Management Steering Committee. He was also a member of the NCAA Certification Fiscal Integrity Committee in 1995-96 and 2005-06. Tim currently serves as one of two grievance officers for the University and teaches the Life Skills course for the 1st year Student Athletes. He is a graduate of the first Leadership UD cohort, a program designed to identify and develop up and coming leaders within the University faculty and administration.

In 2007, Tim was awarded the distinguished Certified Facility Executive (CFE) designation from the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM). He currently serves on the oversight board for that certification process.

O'Connell came to the University from the Cincinnati Reds. He served as Director of Stadium Operations (1986 - 1994), coordinating the facility operations for close to 700 Major League Baseball games, including the 1990 National League Playoffs and World Series and the 1988 All-Star Game.

O'Connell attended the University of Cincinnati, majoring in Criminal Justice, Tim, his wife Jackie, daughter Cassandra, and son Brennan reside in Cincinnati.