Pilling Named Senior Associate Athletic Director
PROVO -- The Brigham Young University Athletic Department today announced the hiring of Peter Pilling as Senior Associate Athletic Director.
Pilling comes to BYU from Villanova University, where he has been the Associate Athletics Director for External Operations since November 1997. In his new role at BYU, Pilling will oversee athletic operations of fundraising, development, corporate sponsorships, marketing, promotions, and the spirit groups.
"Peter brings a wealth of credibility and experience to his new position at BYU," said BYU Athletic Director Val Hale. "He has served in similar positions at several other Universities and is nationally respected as an athletic administrator. He will provide a fresh approach to both our marketing and fundraising efforts."
While at Villanova, Pilling managed the operations of marketing, promotions, licensing, media relations, ticket operations and the Wildcat radio and television networks. In addition, he was responsible for football and men's basketball scheduling and was active on the conference level serving on the Big East Public Relations/Marketing and Tennis Championship committees.
"It is an honor for me both personally and professionally to return to BYU and serve in the athletic department," said Pilling. "I look forward to working with the staff, coaches, alums and supporters of the BYU athletic program."
Pilling previously held the title of Associate Athletics Director at both St. Bonaventure and the University of Wyoming. He has also held positions at both Morehead State and the University of Kentucky.
Pilling is a former board member and past president of NACMA (National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators). He also served on the Board of Directors for NCLA (National Collegiate Licensing Association). In June of 2001, he was the recipient of the 2001 NACMA National Outstanding Individual Achievement Award.
A graduate of Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in accounting, Pilling continued his education at Ohio University, where he earned a Master's degree in Sports Administration. At Villanova, Pilling was an adjunct professor in the Commerce and Finance department, where he taught a sports marketing course.
Pilling and his wife, Deanna, have four children: Travis, 18, Kyler, 14, C.J., 10 and McKenna, 4.
