Our Vision

The Department of Campus Recreation at Florida Gulf Coast University will be at the forefront of enhancing the university experience by providing exceptional programs, services, and facilities to the University and surrounding community.

Our Mission

The Department of Campus Recreation offers quality programs, services, and facilities that contribute to the overall educational experience at Florida Gulf Coast University.

As a student-centered department we provide opportunities that encourage and develop healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, and responsibility. Campus Recreation is dedicated to the promotion and support of diverse ideas, beliefs, cultures, and abilities.

Through these endeavors we cultivate skills that enable lifelong learning and community engagement.

Our Values

We believe in:

• educating and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
• fostering diversity in abilities, cultures, ideas, and beliefs.
• promoting student leadership and development.
• being engaged with our community.
• operating with a student-centered philosophy.

Amy is originally from Illinois and graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.  She completed her Master’s Degree in Sports Administration at Central Michigan University and worked for the University Recreation department as a graduate assistant.  After two years in the cold, Amy headed south to Texas which became her second home. She worked at the University of Texas for two years and then Sam Houston State University for 11 years; gaining great experience in Campus Recreation.  Before joining the team at FGCU, Amy worked for 4 ½ years at Mississippi University for Women, building a program and constructing the Stark Recreation Center. 

Jodie is originally from Illinois and graduated from Buena Vista University in northwest Iowa with a degree in Commercial Recreation.  Besides Illinois and Iowa, she has lived in Virginia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina before settling in Florida in 2004.  After a variety of career experiences, she is happy to be the administrative assistant for Campus Recreation supporting the staff with the multitude of programs that are offered.

Richard is a Vermont native and a graduate of Champlain College in Burlington Vt., earning a degree in Business Management and was the Senior Account/Purchasing Agent for a Property Insurance Agency for 26 years. After retiring from Insurance, Richard came to Estero in 2004 and began employment at FGCU as the SG Office Assistant, then moved to Auxillary Services in 2005. He moved to Camus Recreation in August 2006, where he assists with various tasks.

Suzanne is a Michigan native where she attended Spring Arbor University. She graduated with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Recreation Administration. She also served as the Women’s Intramural Director at SAU, beginning her passion for university recreation. Suzanne completed her Masters Degree in Recreation and Parks Administration at Central Michigan University while also serving as a Graduate Assistant for University Recreation. Prior to joining the FGCU Campus Recreation staff in August 2010, Suzanne worked at Mississippi University for Women for four years where she helped establish a campus recreation program and opened the Stark Recreation Center.  

Chris comes from Tampa where he worked for Ironman prior to joining us here at FGCU Campus Recreation.  He is a graduate of North Carolina State University and earned his degree in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management with a concentration in Sports Management.  Chris brings valuable experience to our aquatics program after having served as the Aquatics Director for the City of Seminole, FL for five years.  Swing on by the FGCU Aquatics Center for a swim today!

Chad is originally from DeLand, Florida. He attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as an undergraduate where he studied business.  Through the course of his undergraduate studies he developed a passion for recreation and became involved in special events and facilities as a student employee.  He received his Master’s degree from Ole Miss in Parks & Recreation Management where he also served as a facilities graduate assistant for campus recreation. Go Rebs! Hotty Toddy

Emma is originally from Rochester, New York where she attended The College at Brockport, a State University of New York.  Following her passion for aquatics and programming, she received her Masters in Recreation and Leisure Services Management with a focus in Aquatics.  Emma is very active and has been playing Ice Hockey for 12 years.  Go Sabres!

Robbie is originally from Tennessee and a two time graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. He graduated with a Master's Degree in Sports Management and served as Fitness Graduate Assistant and Interim Facility Coordinator while at MTSU. Robbie then spent two years at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as Facility/Special Event Coordinator before becoming Assistant Director of Campus Recreation at Longwood University in Virginia for 4 1/2 years. While at Longwood, Robbie oversaw facilities and informal recreation before taking over the intramural and sport clubs programs. He then moved to the University of Maryland as Facility Manager for Cole Field House for a 1 1/2 years before joining the FGCU staff in June 2012. 

Julia is a Michigan native and graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where she earned her degree in psychology. Having been very involved in sport clubs as an undergrad, Julia then decided to pursue her Master’s Degree in Sport Management at the University of Connecticut. She worked as a graduate assistant for UConn’s club sports program for two years, and remained an active member of the UConn running club during that time. Julia also serves on the Board for the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association, where she oversees special events as part of the membership unit.