Gnodtke Named Chief of Staff for Michigan Athletics
4/11/2016 12:00:00 AM | General
April 11, 2016
Doug Gnodtke
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Doug Gnodtke has been named the executive associate director of athletics and chief of staff at the University of Michigan. The announcement was made by Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel.
Gnodtke, a two-time Michigan graduate, returns to Ann Arbor following nearly four years as the senior associate athletic director/chief financial officer and internal operations at the University of Connecticut. Gnodtke served as UConn's sports administrator in football and men's and women's ice hockey, and he oversaw the Huskies' equipment room operations and the department's apparel partnership.
Gnodtke also served on the executive committee for the Connecticut Convention and Sports Bureau.
Prior to his time at UConn, Gnodtke oversaw internal operations, including business, human resources, capital projects, facilities and game operations, at the University of Buffalo, where he rose to the position of associate athletic director for internal operations. He also served as the sports administrator for football and oversaw the athletic training and sports performance departments.
Gnodtke previously worked in Michigan's administration in two roles over five years, from 2000-05. At U-M, he assisted in the administration of football, men's and women's basketball, ice hockey, and strength and conditioning while also working in academic services and development.
Gnodtke received his Bachelor of Arts degree in sports management and communication from U-M before earning his Master of Business Administration from Michigan's Ross School of Business in 2006. Gnodtke also served internships with both the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers during his collegiate career.
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