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Position: Vice President of Advancement
Contact: danielw@bac.edu

Before attending Indiana University, Daniel served in the United States Army for 3 years. Growing up in the Midwest, an individual learns the importance of community and patriotism, and Daniel embraced these values, in particular, through his participation in Operations Desert Shield/Storm as a Forward Observer with the 3rd Infantry Division. During this time, Daniel learned the importance of team building, communication, and “esprit de corps.”

At the beginning of his civilian career, Daniel played an active role in politics, supporting a variety of campaigns in the Midwest and the Southeast. Starting with a small State Senate campaign in southern Indiana, he worked his way up to state political parties and campaigns for Congress. This experience taught him the importance of volunteers, campaign stewardship, and lasting relationships.

From here, Daniel took on a variety of development leadership roles, helping to serve the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the University of Mississippi, and Clemson University, among other nonprofit and higher education institutions. Throughout more than twenty-five years of philanthropic work, Daniel has found serving the Church and higher education particularly rewarding, and he is eager to unite these areas of experience and service as Vice President of Advancement for Belmont Abbey College. Joining our community in its historic 150th year, Daniel is grateful to take an active and personal role in supporting the Abbey’s mission, educating students in the liberal arts and sciences that in all things God may be glorified.

Position: Director of Alumni Relations
Contact: mikeellis@bac.edu

Mike Ellis (’90) has joined The Abbey in a role of engagement and outreach to our alumni population. He is focused on building relationships and ensuring that all alumni feel connected to their alma mater.

Position: Senior Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
Contact: AugustaGladd@bac.edu | 704-860-6739

Augusta L. Gladd ’91 has returned to the Abbey leading the major gifts program and developing strategic philanthropic opportunities for advancing the College’s mission with alumni, parents, friends, and other community leaders.

Position: Director of Major Gifts for Athletics
Contact: johnkeating@bac.edu | 704-461-6806

Position: Executive Director of Annual Giving
Contact: lorimartin@bac.edu

Lori Martin is responsible for overseeing and driving the organization’s annual fundraising initiatives. She will provide strategic project management and operational support to ensure the success of annual fund-level campaigns and initiatives.

Position: Director of Stewardship
Contact: elizabethrivas@bac.edu

Elizabeth manages all stewardship-related responsibilities for College Relations, ensuring all gifts are directed according to the wishes of our benefactors.

Position: Parent and Reunion Giving Manager
Contact: angelasaunders@bac.edu | 704-461-7654

Angela is responsible for building relationships with parents and the management of the Parent Council, a group of committed parents who financially support the school with a gift of $5,000 annually. Angela also manages reunion year giving initiatives.

Position: Corporations and Foundations Relations Director
Contact: debrawindley@bac.edu | 980-329-1310

In this role, Debbie is responsible for creating new levels of philanthropic support from corporations, area companies and foundations as well as deepening the engagement with our existing corporate and foundation partners to advance key areas of growth for the college.

Position: Director of Development Services
Contact: oliviawylie@bac.edu

Olivia Wylie is responsible for the college relations data management, ensuring accuracy of reports for gift officers. She also plays a role in assisting with gift processing and stewardship.