Alan Arvin

Manager of Sports Facilities

AE-Arvin@wiu.edu

Alan began working at Campus Recreation in July 2012. He had been the Intercollegiate Athletic Equipment Specialist for Leatherneck football since 2007. Alan has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Technology from Southeastern Community College.

Nick Knowles

Director of Campus Recreation

NS-Knowles@wiu.edu

Nick is a Macomb native. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1994 until 1998. He is a WIU alumnus and earned his bachelor’s degree in RPTA in 2002 and his master’s in RPTA in 2007. Nick began working at Campus Recreation in 2007. Nick enjoys working in a fun environment and learning from student employees and student leaders. Next to spending time with his wife, Liz, (WIU ’03), daughter, Reagan, and son, Jack, Nick likes to golf, lift weights, and watch WWE.

Brian Thomas,

Assistant Director, Fitness Services & Intramural Sports

BM-Thomas2@wiu.edu

Brian earned his BS in Exercise Science ('11) and MS in Kinesiology ('13) from Western Illinois University. Before coming to Campus Recreation in January 2018, he worked as a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer at the YMCA of McDonough County. He lives in Macomb with his fiance, Brandi, son, Sawyer, and daughter, Sydni. Brian loves being in an environment where people work collectively toward the shared vision of providing the best possible services and programs for our students. He particularly enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping student workers to learn, grow, and excel. When he is not working or spending time with his family, Brian enjoys working out, listening to music of all kinds, and spending time outdoorswhenever possible.

 

Ashley Dumler

AA-Dumler@wiu.edu

Current Graduate Work: Sport Management

Lanier "L" Mays, Jr.

L-Mays@wiu.edu

Current Graduate Work: Sport Management

 

Dorian Adams

d-adams@wiu.edu

Current Graduate Work:  Sport Management

 

Taylor Brooks

T-Brooks2@wiu.edu

Current Graduate Work:  RPTA

 

Jordan Coil

JM-Coil@wiu.edu

Current Graduate Work:  Sport Management

 

Fall 2019 Fitness Services Graduate Assistant:

Jenna Bothell

JE-Bothell@wiu.edu

Current Graduate Work:  RPTA

 

Monserrat "Monse" Figueroa

M-Figueroa@wiu.edu

Current Graduate Work: Sport Management

Chester Griffith

CM-Griffith@wiu.edu

Current Graduate Work: Sport Management