DES MOINES, Iowa – Experienced fundraiser Matt Lyons has joined the Drake University athletics staff and will serve as senior associate athletics director for external affairs, Drake director of athletics Brian Hardin announced Thursday, Oct. 4.
Lyons will serve as the primary fundraiser for the athletics department and will oversee the efforts of Drake's advancement, communications, marketing and ticket sales departments.
"We are quite fortunate to have someone with Matt's experience and background join our team at Drake," said Hardin. "Matt's history of successful revenue generation and familiarity with the Missouri Valley Conference will have a tremendous impact on our student-athletes, coaches and staff.