Dusty Kilgour joined Ohio Athletics in February 2026 as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs. In this role, he provides executive leadership for athletics development, the Ohio Bobcat Club, annual giving, major gifts, ticket sales, premium seating and hospitality, marketing and fan engagement, corporate partnerships, licensing, and external revenue generation. He also oversees strategic communications and stewardship initiatives designed to strengthen alumni engagement, enhance the fan experience, and advance the department's long-term fundraising and revenue goals.

Since joining Ohio Athletics, Kilgour has helped lead one of the most successful fundraising periods in department history. In fiscal year 2026, Ohio Athletics raised a record $4.3 million in philanthropic support, a 230 percent increase over the previous year and the highest annual fundraising total in department history. He has also played a key leadership role in advancing the Stand Up for Ohio Football Campaign, a transformational initiative focused on enhancing student-athlete resources, scholarships, facilities, and operational support. The campaign has generated significant momentum among alumni, donors, and supporters while strengthening the foundation for the future success of Ohio Football.

Prior to joining Ohio Athletics, Kilgour served as Chief of Staff for Ohio University Advancement and the Ohio University Foundation. He began his Ohio University career as Director of Golf and Tennis and later held several leadership positions across the institution, including Executive Director of Event Services. Prior to Ohio University, he served as Director of Baseball and Stadium Operations for the Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. A three-time Ohio University graduate, Kilgour earned degrees in Sports Sciences, Business Administration, and Sports Administration. A native of Jackson, Ohio, he and his wife, Katie ('05), have three children and remain proud supporters of Ohio University and the Bobcat community.

With nearly a decade of experience in college athletics administration at the FBS level, Miya joined Ohio from Arkansas State, where she served as the Director of Donor Engagement before being promoted to Assistant Athletics Director for External Engagement and Donor Experience in 2022. In that role, she led external engagement and donor experience efforts for the Red Wolves Foundation, generating over $560,000 through signature events and strategic initiatives, and launched multiple sport-specific booster clubs that produced $70,000 in new annual contributions.

At A-State, Garrett also managed key hospitality and operations partnerships with Sodexo, Jani-King, and Andy Frain, improving processes and game-day efficiency to elevate the premium fan and donor experience.

In 2024, Garrett successfully transitioned the Red Wolves Foundation website to SIDEARM, enhancing user experience. Garrett also developed digital programming to enhance the overall game-day fan experience at A-State sporting events. In addition, Garrett reenvisioned and implemented fundraising initiatives within areas of oversight, while also streamlining processes that increased efficiency and production. She also worked closely with A-State's external staff, including marketing, communications, and branding.  

She has also held positions at the conference level, serving as Director of Communications at the Sun Belt and Associate Director of Strategic Communications at the Mountain West.

During her stint at the Sun Belt, she helped transition the Conference’s marks and logos, creating a stronger brand identity. She also led SAAC initiatives, enhancing the overall student-athlete experience. Garrett also increased following and engagement on the League’s social platforms and implemented processes to increase collaboration and streamline communication between member institutions and the conference office.

At the MW, she served as a liaison to the NCAA, providing statistical information and details on Mountain West women’s basketball programs to aid the NCAA women’s basketball selection committee's postseason decisions. She also helped oversee the MW's brand and social media, as well as strategic processes related to championships, merchandise, and digital assets.

Garrett began her career at A-State as Assistant Director of Media Relations, where she led communications for baseball, women's soccer, and women's bowling, and enhanced A-State athletics' overall social media strategy.

A native of Jonesboro, Ark., Garrett received her bachelor's degree in strategic communications with an emphasis in social media management, public relations, and marketing in 2018. As an undergraduate, Garrett interned in media relations and with the A-State Football program, and served as the Sports Editor of The Herald, A-State's student newspaper.

miyagarrett@ohio.edu 

C.J. Harris serves as the Assistant Director, Ohio Bobcat Club, joining the staff in June 2025. 
 
Previously, Harris held two internships for the Ohio Bobcat Club, supporting major gifts efforts from May – June 2023 after assisting the Ohio Bobcat Club with donor outreach efforts the previous summer.
 
Harris was a Division I FBS quarterback, representing Ohio on field from 2020 – 2023 and finishing his collegiate career at Cal Berkley. As a Bobcat, he played an integral role in the 2022 season, appearing in seven games. Most notably, Harris led the Bobcats to a 38-14 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons (Nov. 22, 2023) to clinch the MAC East title and punch their ticket to the 2022 MAC Championship. He closed the season in Tucson, Ariz., at the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl, earning MVP accolades following Ohio’s overtime win against Wyoming.
 
Off the field, Harris was an active representative for student-athletes. He helped found a discussion group, Brown Table Talk, while also serving on the Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Board and Student-Athlete Advisory Council. 
 
A two-time Bobcat, Harris earned his Bachelor of Sport Administration in 2023 and Master of Science in Management in 2024 from Ohio’s College of Business. 

harrisc10@ohio.edu 

Alex Krohn currently serves as the Assistant Coordinator of Development for the Ohio Bobcat Club, working with Ohio Athletics donors to enhance their game-day experience while supporting fundraising efforts across multiple sport programs. He helps coordinate hospitality operations for football, assists with athletic director events and manages pregame football donor communications. Krohn also supports fundraising and alumni engagement initiatives for men's basketball, soccer, baseball and wrestling. He previously worked for the Center for Sports Administration annual fund, conducting donor outreach and stewardship efforts while helping support various giving campaigns. Krohn spent one year in that role during his MBA studies at Ohio University and gained valuable experience in donor relations and fundraising operations.

A native of Columbus, Ohio, Krohn earned degrees in Sports Management and Finance from Ohio University. Now, he is working on earning both his MBA and Master of Sports Administration at Ohio University. In his free time, Krohn enjoys playing soccer, basketball, frisbee golf and pickleball, while also cheering on his favorite sports teams and spending time with friends.

ak218620@ohio.edu 

Annie Rodgers currently serves as the Graduate Assistant for the Ohio Bobcat Club, supporting donor relations, annual giving initiatives, game-day hospitality, stewardship efforts, membership engagement and special events that help advance Ohio Athletics and strengthen relationships with Bobcat supporters. She assists with donor communications, fundraising operations and event coordination while helping enhance the overall donor experience. Rodgers previously served as a Member Services Team Intern with TheRams Club at the University of North Carolina, where she acted as a primary point of contact for donors while supporting football and basketball ticket and parking assignments, membership operations and annual fundraising efforts. She also gained experience with the Virginia Tech University Advancement Office and the James Madison University Duke Club, building a strong background in athletic fundraising, donor engagement, event management and development operations.

A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Rodgers earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management with a minor in Entrepreneurship from James Madison University. Now, she is working on earning both her MBA and Master of Sports Administration at Ohio University. In her free time, Rodgers enjoys attending sporting events, traveling and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops.

ar244823@ohio.edu 

Evan Steffy currently serves as the Assistant Coordinator of Development for Ohio University Athletics, coordinating the football game-day experience for premium seating areas while supporting sport-specific fundraising campaigns and operational aspects of giving days. He also assists with premium hospitality operations, donor engagement initiatives and game-day logistics. Steffy previously worked with University Advancement as a graduate assistant for the Sports Administration program annual fund, conducting donor outreach and stewardship efforts. Before arriving at Ohio, he spent four years working across multiple areas within the Athletics Department at DePauw University, primarily in event and sport operations, business operations and annual giving initiatives. Steffy was also a four-year letterwinner for the Tigers swimming and diving program.

A native of Cloverdale, Indiana, Steffy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Athletics Administration from DePauw University. Now, he is working on earning both his MBA and Master of Sports Administration at Ohio University. Outside of Ohio Athletics, Steffy serves on national committees within USA Swimming with operational oversight for domestic championships and competitive events. In his free time, Steffy enjoys traveling, cheering on his favorite teams and swimming recreationally.

es139825@ohio.edu