Kent State recently announced the hiring of J Locklier as associate athletic director, executive director of athletics advancement. Locklier comes to the Golden Flashes from the University of Cincinnati, where he served as assistant athletic director for leadership gifts. He officially begins his duties on Monday, June 4.
"We're very excited to add J to our senior leadership team," said Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen. "As the athletic department embarks on very ambitious fundraising goals, including a complete renovation of the M.A.C. Center, J brings significant experience from multiple institutions with a heavy concentration on capital improvement projects.