June 1, 2004

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - University of Maryland Director of Athletics Deborah A. Yow announced that Jonathan Evans has been named the Assistant Athletics Director for the Annual Fund/Executive Director of the Terrapin Club.

Evans comes to Maryland after serving as the Assistant Athletics Director for Development at Bucknell University since February 2003. He had also served as Assistant Athletics Director for Ticket Operations and Donor Relations and in several other capacities at the University of California, at Berkeley from 1998 to 2003.

"During his time at Bucknell and Cal, Jonathan directed the annual fund and ticket office. His background should prepare him well for his duties with the Terrapin Club. Jonathan can help the Terrapin Club improve and excel," said Joe Hull, Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations.

Evans will oversee the identification and solicitation of prospects to increase membership in the Terrapin Club from its current base of 8,000 members. He will also facilitate the annual charitable contributions from individuals and corporations to achieve annual fund goals.

While at Bucknell, Evans helped facilitate an increase in giving by 35 percent during his year-long stint. He solicited gifts for annual, capital and endowment purposes, worked with the Bison Club Board and served as a liaison between university relations and athletics.

Prior to his position at Bucknell, Evans spent five years at Cal, serving in several capacities that involved intercollegiate athletics development and ticket operations. While at Berkeley, Evans was part of a team that increased annual giving by 31 percent while completing a $36 million capital campaign.

Evans earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Humboldt State University in Arcata, Calif., before receiving a master's degree in sport management from Appalachian State University.