University of Richmond Athletics
Jana Ross Named Assistant Athletic Director For Marketing & Fan Development
06/28/2006 | General
June 28, 2006
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. -
University of Richmond Director of Athletics Jim Miller has announced the hiring of Jana Ross as Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Fan Development. Ross joins the Spiders from the University of Missouri - Kansas City where she was Senior Director of Marketing and Communications.
"This is a unique position and opportunity," said Miller of the newly-created post. "Jana's primary responsibilities will be ticket sales, attendance and game day atmosphere. Spider fans, student-athletes, and coaches will benefit from Jana's expertise in helping create an exciting game day atmosphere."
Ross has spent the past five years at UMKC, where she was involved in promotions, marketing, advertising, and student participation - all key elements of her new position at Richmond.
"I am extremely excited to join the department at the University of Richmond", said Ross. "It is a university with a great athletics' history and support. I am looking forward to working with the university and extended community to enhance game days at UR athletic events."
Ross began her duties at Richmond earlier this month.
