The Division of Advancement staff at the University of Central Arkansas has expanded with the hiring of two key individuals this year.

Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dr. T. Kale Gober joined BTÌìÌÃin May 2016 after serving as the assistant athletic director for Development at the University of Arkansas. In this new role, Gober will use his leadership skills to increase fundraising for development and alumni relations.

Gober was previously the athletic director at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, he served as development associate and assistant to the athletics director at UCA. He holds a Bachelor of Science in education from Henderson State University, a Master of Science in instructional technology from BTÌìÌÃand a Doctor of Education in athletic administration from Northcentral University in Arizona.

“As the vice president for Institutional Advancement, I am excited to lead a team that shares the remarkable stories of BTÌìÌÃwith our constituents, and I have no doubt that in partnership with the incredible faculty and students, we will have unprecedented success engaging our alumni and raising support for UCA,” Gober said.

Joycelin Randle was hired on August 1,2016 as the executive director of Development. As executive director of Development, Randle will coordinate all development programs such as major gift, annual giving and planned giving programs. She will also serve as principal gifts officer for the University’s top prospects while working collaboratively with college development and advancement officers.

“I am excited I joined the Advancement team, and I look forward to working with the BTÌìÌÃcommunity to advance the mission and goals of the University,” said Randle.

Byron Hatch ’98
Byron Hatch ’98 was elected to the Board of Directors for the BTÌìÌÃAlumni Association. He currently serves as the assistant commissioner of championships of the Southeastern Conference.

Rickela Mayo ’03
Rickela Mayo ’03 was elected to the BTÌìÌÃAlumni Association Board of Directors. Having more than 10 years of human resources and recruiting experience, Mayo is currently an entrepreneur and owner of Tutor Doctor Central, an international in-home tutoring company in the Dallas area.

Brittany Hodak ’05
Brittany Hodak ’05 was elected to the Board of Directors for the BTÌìÌÃAlumni Association. Hodak co-founded ZinePak and Per Diems Against Poverty and writes regularly for Forbes and The Huffington Post.

Aaron Knight ’11
Aaron Knight ’11 was elected to the BTÌìÌÃAlumni Association Board of Directors. As the deputy mayor for Policy and Affairs in Conway, he serves as policy advisor to the mayor and oversees public affairs and strategic initiatives.

Tyler Rodgers ’14
Tyler Rodgers ’14 was elected to the Board of Directors for the BTÌìÌÃAlumni Association. Rodgers is an employee benefits consultant at Regions Insurance in Little Rock.

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