"The Team Behind The Teams!"

Phil has been an employee of Gator Boosters since graduating from UF in 1981 and now serves as the Executive Director. He manages the overall components of the organization, has oversight of its operation and coordinates the major gifts program. This includes the generation and cultivation of donor relationships, coordinating fund raising efforts for facility/endowment projects, budgeting and strategizing with the Athletic Association and University of Florida Foundation. He is responsible for the cost efficient management of the organization's budget and assets.

He is a three year letterman in football (1978-79-80) and graduated with a B.S. in Public Relations from the College of Journalism. Phil and his wife, Taryn, are happy to work with the greatest athletic fund raising organization in America.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5035
PhilP@gators.ufl.edu

Doug joined the Gator Booster staff in 1992 and oversees all aspects of Annual Giving. The Annual Giving program generates over $35 million per year through contributions for football season tickets, football premium seats, basketball season tickets and basketball courtside seats. He is a point of contact for Bull Gator membership, suite sales and courtside seat sales. He also has major gift fund raising responsibilities.

A native of Bellefonte, PA, Doug graduated from Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration and from St. Thomas University in Miami, FL with a Masters Degree in Sports Administration. Doug is married to Thu Vu and has five children, Matt, Ryan, Erin, Dylan and Zach.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5065
DougB@gators.ufl.edu

Rebecca joined the Gator Boosters staff in June 2016. She assists Executive Director Phil Pharr and works with the Gator Boosters Board of Directors. Rebecca graduated from the University of Florida in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in English and continues to pursue her Master's degree in Literature. A native of Fort White, Florida, Rebecca has been a Gator her entire life and most enjoys cheering for Gator soccer, gymnastics, football, and basketball.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5037
RebeccaW@gators.ufl.edu

Paul joined our staff in 2006 and is responsible for managing all external affairs for Gator Boosters, Inc. as well as day-to-day oversight of our Directors Circle (Major Gifts Stewardship Program). Paul is our staff liaison to many external groups including the UF Alumni Association, Gators Sports Properties and the Tailgate Guys. On game days in the fall you can find him in the Bull Gator Deck area attending to the needs of our boosters. Paul also assists with Major Gift fund-raising, including capital projects and scholarship endowment.

Paul is a proud Gator, graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Sport Management, and has a Master's Degree in Sports Administration from Ohio University.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5020
PaulV@gators.ufl.edu

Kyle joined the Gator Booster Staff in August 2012 and oversees the premium seating areas for football and basketball. On game days in the fall you can find him in the Skybox lobby attending to the needs of all the boosters throughout the skybox tower. Kyle also assists with the Annual Giving program and the Hall of Fame banquet.

Kyle is a native of High Springs, FL and a proud Gator. He graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management and from the University of Florida with a Master's Degree in Sport Management.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5021
KyleR@gators.ufl.edu

Liz joined Gator Boosters in 2004, as a member of the Bull Gator Program staff. She is a point of contact for Bull Gator memberships, Bull Gator events and luxury seating. Liz also handles ticket transfer requests, corporate matching, luxury seating contracts and FL/GA premium seating inquiries. In addition, she assists the Men’s basketball Courtside Seating Program.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5064
LizH@gators.ufl.edu

Susan joined Gator Boosters in 2019, after working several years in the Gators Ticket Office. Susan is a University of Florida graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation/Sport Administration. Her duties include being a point of contact for Bull Gator inquires, new memberships and event ticketing. Susan also assists the Bull Gator team with luxury seating contracts and Bull Gator events.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5000
SusanS@gators.ufl.edu

Curtis joined the Gator Boosters staff in 2008 and assists with all aspects of major gift fund-raising, including capital projects and scholarship endowment.

Curtis graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in Athletic Administration.

Curtis and his wife, Lani, reside in Gainesville with their son, Mason and daughter, Avery.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5015
CurtisH@gators.ufl.edu

Ryan Schulman joined the Gator Boosters team in December 2020 as an Associate Director of Development for Major Gifts where he will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and eventual stewardship of donors whose generous support and continued commitment at the major gift level have helped accelerate the Gators pursuit of championships on and off the field. A native of Milwaukee, WI, Schulman earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2012 and subsequently continued his educational career at Ohio University where he graduated with his MBA and Master of Sport Administration (MSA) in May 2015.

Prior to coming to Gainesville, Schulman spent four years at West Virginia University as a member of the Mountaineer Athletic Club where he focused on the leadership annual giving and championship resource development to support WVU’s first-ever, broad-based facilities master plan, Climbing Higher, that focused on $100 million of critical infrastructure enhancements at football, men’s golf, and Mountaineer Olympic sports.

Schulman’s first trip to the Sunshine State was with the University of South Florida during the 2015 and 2016 seasons. In his role with the Bulls, Schulman focused on the design, implementation, and coordination of a comprehensive annual giving and engagement program that promoted strategic growth amongst the current membership.

Schulman and his fiancé, Carly Finton, now reside in Gainesville where they enjoy playing golf, staying active at Orangetheory Fitness, and not surprisingly from a pair of Midwesterners, soaking up the sun whenever possible.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5038
ryansc@gators.ufl.edu

Garrett joined the Gator Booster Staff in November 2007. She works directly with Phil Pharr on Major Giving. One of her favorite responsibilities is the "Year In Review" annual publication. On game days in the fall you will find her on the 6th Floor Suite Level. She and her husband (Eddie Bell) have been married for 26 years and both grew up in Gainesville. They have two beautiful daughters, Haley (Sophomore at UF) and Emilee (Junior at GHS). Garrett graduated with a B.S. in Interior Design.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5059
GarrettB@gators.ufl.edu

(352) 692-6790
fleetwoodf@gators.ufl.edu

Joey joined the Gator Boosters staff in January of 2019 as the Assistant Director of Development. He is a native from the mountains of Western North Carolina, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Marketing from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. While at UNCA, Joey was a four year letterwinner on the Men's Soccer team of the Big South Conference. After graduation, Joey became the Athletics Marketing Graduate Assistant at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Joey received his Master's Degree in Sport and Recreation Leadership from JMU's Hart School of Hospitality, Sport, and Recreation Management in May of 2017.

Joey comes to us from Western Carolina University, where he was the Assistant Director of the Catamount Club. In his free time, Joey is an avid fisherman and outdoors enthusiast.

JoeyC@gators.ufl.edu
352-375-4683 ext 5071

Kathy oversees day to day internal operation of Gator Boosters, Inc. and is also responsible for all internal computing and programming.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5033
KathyCo@gators.ufl.edu

Michelle joined the staff in March 2011. She manages the F Club, manages www.Gatorboosters.org, and oversees our Stewardship Program. She serves as the chairperson for the Reunion Committee organizing our reunions for former players, is part of the Innovation Team for the UAA and assists with ticket-related questions for our boosters. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Michelle received her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Jacksonville University where she was a Scholastic All American Volleyball player. She received her Master's in Special Education at UF and tutors Gator student-athletes in addition to working with Boosters. Michelle is married to John (both avid Gator fans) and has a son named Asher.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5024
MichelleS@gators.ufl.edu

Colby joined the Gator Boosters Staff in January 2013 and handles all accounting responsibilities for Gator Boosters, Inc. Originally from Starke, Florida, Colby graduated from Florida Southern College with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Colby is married to Heather and have two children, Ella and Luke.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5005
ColbyS@gators.ufl.edu