Norwood Teague - Director of Athletics

Norwood T. Teague became the Director of Athletics at Virginia Commonwealth University on July 1, 2006. Since that time, the department has experienced tremendous success, garnering pride and national visibility for Rams Athletics.

Success has come in competition, development, and in the classroom. During the 2008 spring semester, 55 percent of the Rams’ student-athletes had a grade point average of 3.0 or better. The numbers on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll continue to grow as well.

The Rams’ success in men’s basketball since Teague took the reins at VCU has been noteworthy. The team won the 2007 Colonial Athletic Association championship and beat Duke in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The 2007-08 team finished first in the CAA’s regular season standings and again qualified for postseason play. In the spring of 2008, Teague worked out a six-year extension on the contract of men’s basketball head coach Anthony Grant.

The VCU women’s basketball team set a school record with 26 victories in 2007-08, made the CAA tournament championship game for the first time in its history and qualified for postseason play. During that same academic year, veteran tennis coach Paul Kostin recorded his 800th career victory and both his men’s and women’s teams qualified for the NCAA tournament. The men’s team won the 2008 CAA championship. In addition, head golf coach Matt Ball was named the CAA coach of the year in 2008.

VCU’s baseball team won the 2007 CAA championship to earn an NCAA tournament spot. The Rams’ women’s soccer team made the 2007 CAA final under the direction of co-head coaches Tim Sahaydak and Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak – Teague’s first head coaching hires. Six men’s track athletes have made NCAA regional appearances during Teague’s tenure.

Under Teague’s leadership, the Rams have enjoyed a 48 percent increase in fundraising. Teague consolidated VCU Athletics’ fundraising efforts by combining the Pride Fund and the Rams Club into the new Ram Athletic Fund. This has streamlined the fundraising operation for better efficiency and success.

Teague launched a Basketball Enhancement Fund project in 2007. This first phase included the renovation of the men’s and women’s basketball corridor as well as significant upgrades to the basketball lounge, locker room and hallway areas, and a state of the art video system. The project also included a renovation of the Franklin Street Gym. Further upgrades to the Rams’ facilities are in the works, as phase two of this project began in Spring 2008.

Teague currently serves as a member of the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Committee. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers.

Teague is a native of Raleigh, N.C. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1988 with a degree in Political Science. In 1992, Teague earned a Master’s degree in Sports Administration from Ohio University.

Teague came to VCU from his alma mater, University of North Carolina, where he worked from 2001-2006 as the Tar Heels’ Associate Athletic Director for Marketing. In that position, he negotiated numerous partnership and rights agreements. Among them was an 8-year, $20-million contract with Learfield Sports and a first ever on-premises signage partnership with Wachovia in the Dean E. Smith Center. This was an $18 million deal spanning eight years.

From 1999-2001, Teague served as general manager of the Sun Devil Sports Network at Arizona State. While there, he increased sales and negotiated several multi-year television contracts. Teague oversaw radio, television, Internet and signage operations.

During 1998-99, Teague headed up new programs for Vilcom Sports and The Tar Heel Sports Network at the University of North Carolina.

At the University of Virginia Athletic Department from 1993-98, Teague worked first in the sports marketing office, and then served as the Director of Operations for the Cavaliers’ men’s basketball program under Jeff Jones.

“Norwood’s first two years directing the Department of Athletics have been exciting and productive,” said VCU President Dr. Eugene P. Trani. “I’m confident the department is in excellent hands and I look forward to watching its continued growth.”

UNC basketball coach Roy Williams said, “Norwood will be great for VCU because of his enthusiasm and work ethic. He has an incredibly bright future. I look forward to seeing the things he will accomplish at VCU.”

Mike Ellis - Associate Athletic Director

A native of Butner, N.C., Ellis graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Secondary Education. At UNC, Ellis served as a manager for the men’s basketball team under the direction of the legendary Dean Smith. Upon graduation, Ellis worked as an administrative assistant with USA Basketball, spending time with both the men’s and women’s 1988 Olympic teams that competed in Seoul, South Korea.

A 13-year stint as a VCU men’s assistant basketball coach preceded Ellis’ move into the administrative ranks, where his primary focus is centered on fundraising and development.

In addition to his responsibilities as an Associate Athletic Director for VCU Athletics, Mike serves as an adjunct faculty member at the Center for Sport Leadership.

804-827-0805
mwellis@vcu.edu

Andrew Hartley - Assistant Athletic Director

A native of Walworth, NY, Hartley graduated from SUNY Cortland in 1991 with a B.A. in Education with a minor in business & economics and a concentration in Sport Management. He continued is education receiving a master’s degree in Sports Management from Virginia Tech in 1995 while being employed by the Virginia Tech Athletic Department.

Prior to coming to VCU in 1999, Hartley worked at the University of Maryland as the Assistant Director of Ticket Operations. He came to VCU as the Director of Ticket Operations and was involved in the opening of the Siegel Center and priority seating plan. In his current role, Hartley is involved in all aspects of development for VCU Athletics and while providing oversight for donor seat programs as well supervising the Athletic Ticket Office.

Hartley and his wife Amy, live in Richmond Fan District, with their sons Chase & Cole.

804-828-1726
aphartle@vcu.edu

Justin Jannuzzi - Director of Development

Richmond, Va. native Justin Jannuzzi joined VCU in a professional capacity in 2008. He is responsible for raising funds to support the school’s athletic endeavors; and oversees the Shoot for 1,000 campaign, Young Alumni program, and Student Ram Athletic Fund. In addition, Jannuzzi is also a member of the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD).

Jannuzzi began his career at VCU as assistant director of ticketing and donor relations in June of 2008 and served in that capacity until his recent appointment as Director of Development in May of 2009.

Prior to VCU, Jannuzzi worked as an intern at North Carolina State University, where he assisted the Wolfpack Club’s fundraising efforts. Jannuzzi graduated from Wabash College in 2005 while also lettering and playing wide receiver on the football team and earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology. In 2007 Justin obtained a master’s degree from VCU’s Center for Sport Leadership, where he also became a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

804-828-2452
jannuzzijp@vcu.edu

Alex Moore - Assistant Director of Development

Moore joined the VCU staff in 2008 as a graduate assistant in athletic development, while working on her Master’s degree at the Center for Sport Leadership. Upon completing her degree, Moore transitioned into her current role as Assistant Director of Development. She is responsible for raising funds for the athletic department as well as the fulfillment of donor stewardships, and managing the Student Ram Athletic Fund.

Moore, a Newport News, Va., native is a 2008 graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Business. While completing her undergraduate degree, Moore served as an intern for the JMU Duke Club, where she assisted with athletic donor relations, fundraising and special events.

804-828-6692
fotiouaf@vcu.edu

Victor Paul Cegles III - Assistant Director of Ticketing & Development

A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Vic Cegles was named VCU’s Assistant Director of Ticketing and Development in 2009. Cegles manages sponsorship sales, ticket operations, and athletic development, including the Student Ram Athletic Fund.

Prior to VCU, Cegles attended Rutgers University completing his degree in 2008 majoring in Exercise Science with a concentration in Sport Management while also lettering and playing second base for the Scarlet Knights.

After graduation, Cegles signed a free agent contract with the Washington Nationals and played a summer for the Gulf Coast Nationals.  Vic comes from an Athletic Administration background, as his father, Vic Cegles, currently holds the position of Athletic Director at Long Beach State University. Cegles is pursing his master’s degree at VCU’s Center for Sport Leadership.

804-828-4771
vpcegles@vcu.edu