Dave Heeke (born October 8, 1963) is a former American university sports administrator who last served as athletic director at the University of Arizona.[1]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 8, 1963 East Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Albion College |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1988–2006 | Oregon (assistant athletics director) |
| 2006–2017 | Central Michigan |
| 2017–2024 | Arizona |
College edit
Heeke earned a bachelor's degree in 1985 from Albion College, where he was a member of the club hockey team and co-captain of the baseball team, then earning a master's degree from Ohio State University in 1987.[2]
Career edit
Heeke served 18 years at the University of Oregon, initially holding a role boosting the program's support in Portland.[3][4] He became athletics director of Central Michigan University on January 16, 2006, and served 11 years in the role.[2] Heeke then became director of athletics at the University of Arizona on April 1, 2017.[4][5] His five-year contract began with a $500,000 annual salary plus incentives, escalating annually.[6] He received a new contract which extended his run as school athletic director through the 2024-25 season[7] but was replaced on February 2, 2024 by former Wildcats Softball coach Mike Candrea,[8] who served as interim athletic director until the hiring of Desireé Reed-Francois which was announced on February 19, 2024.[9]
Hires while at Arizona:
- Augie Busch, Arizona Swimming and Diving[10]
- John Court, Arizona Gymnastics[11]
- Ryan Stotland, Arizona Women's Tennis[12]
- Jedd Fisch, Arizona Football[13]
- Tommy Lloyd, Arizona Basketball[14]
- Caitlin Lowe, Arizona Softball[15]
- Bernard Lagat, Arizona Cross Country[16]
- Becca Moros, Arizona Women's Soccer[17]
- Chip Hale, Arizona Baseball[18]
- Wes Johnson, Arizona Triathlon[19]
- Charita Stubbs, Arizona Volleyball[20]
- Brent Brennan, Arizona Football[21]
Family edit
Heeke and his wife, Liz, are parents to three boys, Ryan, Max and Zach.[2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Dave Heeke out as University of Arizona director of athletics".
- ^ a b c "CMUCHIPPEWAS.COM Dave Heeke Bio – Official Athletic Site". www.cmuchippewas.com.
- ^ Bob Baum AP (March 2, 2017). "Arizona introduces new athletic director Dave Heeke". FOX Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
- ^ a b "New University of Arizona Athletic Director Dave Heeke to get $500K a year". Azcentral.com. February 28, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
- ^ Dave Heeke. "University of Arizona Athletics". ArizonaWildcats.com. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
- ^ "New Arizona Wildcats athletic director Dave Heeke gets 5-year contract | Arizona Wildcats". tucson.com. February 28, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
- ^ "Contract extension, raise approved for Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke". April 7, 2022.
- ^ Lev, Michael (January 22, 2024). "U of A athletic director Dave Heeke out; Mike Candrea to take over on interim basis". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "University of Arizona Appoints Desireé Reed-Francois as Director of Athletics". University of Arizona Athletics. February 19, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Augie Busch was named Arizona head swimming and diving coach in July 2017".
- ^ "John Court Named Head Gymnastics Coach".
- ^ "Ryan Stotland was hired as head coach on June 9, 2018 by Director of Athletics Dave Heeke".
- ^ "Veteran NFL and college coach Jedd Fisch was hired as the head coach of Arizona Football on Dec. 23, 2020".
- ^ "Tommy Lloyd was named head coach at the University of Arizona on April 14, 2021".
- ^ "Four-time Wildcat All-American and Olympic silver medalist Caitlin Lowe was named Arizona's seventh head softball coach in June of 2021".
- ^ "Arizona names Bernard Lagat as cross country head coach". June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Becca Moros was announced as Arizona Soccer's head coach on June 16, 2021".
- ^ "Head Coach of Arizona Baseball by Vice President and Director of Athletics Dave Heeke on July 5, 2021".
- ^ "University of Arizona Vice President and Director of Athletics Dave Heeke announced the hiring of Wes Johnson as Arizona Triathlon's first-ever head coach in December of 2022".
- ^ "Charita Stubbs hired as U of A's first Black head volleyball coach". January 18, 2023.
- ^ "Arizona hires San Jose State's Brent Brennan as head football coach".