Conway native
to drive fundraising initiatives for Hendrix Warriors
C
ONWAY, Ark. (August 16, 2024) — Hendrix College is pleased to
announce the appointment of Tyler Gum, a Conway native, as the inaugural
Director of Development for Athletics. Gum will officially begin his role on
Monday, August 19.
Gum brings a strong background in athletic
fundraising and operations, having earned both a Bachelor of Business
Administration and a Master of Sports Management from the University of Central
Arkansas. Most recently, he served at the University of Arkansas at
Fayetteville, where he established a notable track record in enhancing athletic
revenue and operations over the past four years.
“Tyler’s expertise and proven abilities will be
crucial in advancing our fundraising goals for Hendrix Athletics,” said Hendrix
Vice President for Advancement Dr. Meredith Brunen. “We are confident that his
efforts will significantly contribute to engaging external audiences and
reconnecting former student-athletes and parents with Hendrix, as well as
strengthening relationships with alumni and friends.”
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Tyler into
the Hendrix Warriors,” added Hendrix Director of Athletics Amy Weaver. “I am
also grateful to Dr. Petersen and Dr. Brunen for their support in creating this
position, which will be instrumental in helping deliver the transformative and
enriching experience that we envision for our student-athletes.”
The Hendrix College Warriors compete in NCAA Division III sports and are
currently members of the Southern Athletic Association (SAA). Beginning in the
fall of 2025, they will return to
the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
(SCAC), a league they were part of from 1999 to 2012.
About Hendrix College
Founded in 1876, Hendrix College is
featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You
Think About Colleges and celebrated among the country’s leading liberal arts
colleges for academic quality, engaged learning opportunities and career
preparation, vibrant campus life, and value. The Hendrix College Warriors
compete in 21 NCAA Division III sports. Hendrix has been affiliated with the
United Methodist Church since 1884. Learn more at www.hendrix.edu.
“… Through engagement that links the
classroom with the world, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice,
and sustainable living, the Hendrix community inspires students to lead lives
of accomplishment, integrity, service, and joy.” —Hendrix College Statement of Purpose