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Idaho Women’s Basketball 2008-09 Director of Athletics Dr. Rob Spear University of Great Falls, 1980 University of Montana, 1983 University of Idaho, 1993 Butte, Montana Rob Spear assumed the lead of the University of Idaho athletic department during a crucial juncture in its storied history. The Vandals were seeking solidification of their conference status and their facilities were in need of modernization. They needed a leader with vision and passion. Spear fit the bill. First was securing a home in the Western Athletic Conference, a league that preserves historic rivalries and offers the benefits of a Division I association. Next was rebuilding the Vandals’ home. He was on hand to oversee the final stages of the construction of the Iverson Speed and Strength Center. Next were the playing surfaces – inside and out. The Vandals now have a SprinTurf practice facility outdoors and RealGrass Pro inside the Kibbie Dome. The football, men’s and women’s basketball, and swimming locker rooms were renovated into modern, stylish facilities for the student-athletes. Ready this fall will be renovated athletic training and equipment rooms as well as state-of-the-art classrooms and meeting rooms. Those projects, however, are the just start. Spear is leading a $52 million campaign that will change the face of the Kibbie Dome. Facilities are but one area where Spear has moved the department forward. He added to the support services staff to enhance the student-athlete experience. Computer labs and academic support staff are cornerstones of a successful department and the additions and upgrades in those areas are paying dividends. In the fall of 2007, the Idaho Athletics Hall of Fame was established with 93 individuals and five teams being inducted over a two-year period as part of the inaugural class. His involvement isn’t limited to the Idaho campus. This fall he begins a two-year term as a member of the NCAA Legislative Council – one of two top-tier governing bodies in the organization. “I am honored and excited to represent the Western Athletic Conference on this governing board,” Spear said at the time of his appointment. “It is a tremendous opportunity to make an impact on future NCAA legislation to ensure we continue to provide the best possible service to the student-athlete.” Spear’s ties with athletics are life-long. He was a standout high school athlete in his native Butte, Mont., before moving on to letter four times at the University of Great Falls. Next was a two-year professional basketball career with the Montana Golden Nuggets, at the time coached by George Karl. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Great Falls in 1980 and Committee involvement • Member and Officer of Latah Economic Development Council (2002-07) • Member of the Gritman Hospital Community Advisory Committee (2005-Present) • Member of the Gritman Hospital Strategic Planning Committee (2005-Present) • Member of St. Mary’s Parish Finance Committee (2000-Present) • Member President’s Cabinet (August 2005- Present) • NCAA Legislative Council (July 2008 – Present) Personal Wife Sandy Children Morgan Born Jan. 1, 1958 Hometown Butte, Mont. his MBA from the University of Montana in 1983. He accepted a position as an internal auditor with the University of Idaho in 1989. While working at Idaho, he also pursued his doctorate in education, which he completed in 1993. Prior to his appointment as director of athletics in 2003, Spear was the interim assistant financial vice president. He also spent time at Idaho as the Assistant Vice President for Outreach in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and in grants contracts. He and his wife, Sandy, have one daughter, Morgan. www.GoVandals.com 63
Head Coaches Idaho Women’s Basketball 2008-09 Jeff Beaman Tennis Robb Akey Football Jeff Beaman Tennis Debbie Buchanan Volleyball Tom Jager Swimming & Diving Lisa Johnson Women’s Golf Jon Newlee Women’s Basketball Wayne Phipps Men’s Track & Field/XC Jon Reehoorn Men’s Golf Pete Showler Soccer Yogi Teevens Women’s Track & Field/XC Don Verlin Men’s Basketball Staff Directory Main number (208) 885-0200 athletics fax (208) 885-2862 website www.GoVandals.com All Area Codes (208) ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Leituala, Matt 885-0249 Tuiaea-Ruud, Ana 885-0297 Administration Kleffner, Matt 885-0214 Regan, Maureen 885-0216 Spear, Rob 885-0243 Administrative assistants Henderson, Margaret 885-0224 Howard, Donna 885-0243 McLam, Shelley 885-0275 Sayler, Margaret 885-2692 Schultz, Jana 885-0235 Athletic Training Borchert, Megan 885-0256 Hodges, Lindsey 885-9173 Hopkins, Christy 885-9173 Refvem, Nick 885-0225 Sanchez, Angela 885-9173 Steele, Barrie 885-0212 Steffen, Jenna 885-9173 Takeno, Katsumi 885-9173 COMPLIANCE Wallace, John 885-0219 Development Chandler, Becky 364-4073 Robson, Shelly 651-7992 Mooney, Tim 885-0258 Reynolds, Nat 334-2087 Equipment Services Freshour, Megan 885-0222 Football Akey, Robb 885-0275 Axman, Steve 885-0236 Brunner, Dave 885-4690 Carr, Luther 885-0228 Criner, Mark 885-0234 Finn, Dan 885-0231 Genatone, Al 885-0232 Libey, Patrick 885-4690 Lingenfelder, Ryan 885-0275 Nansen, Johnny 885-0250 Smith, Jonathan 885-0237 Vaught, Mark 885-0103 Golf Johnson, Lisa 885-5244 Reehoorn, Jon 885-5244 Kibbie Dome Drew, Tyson 885-7353 Schaper, Ed 885-9262 Vandal Sports Properties Morris, Tom 882-8382 Marketing Popplewell, Nick 885-7125 Media Relations Farrin, Spencer 885-7065 Klei, Ian 885-0211 Paull, Becky 885-0245 Men’s basketball Freeman, Mike 885-0209 Lopes, Ray 885-0242 Score, Mike 885-4381 Verlin, Don 885-0201 NCAA Faculty Representative Hunt, Carl 885-6932 Soccer Beall, Stephanie 885-9438 Schoene, Katie 885-9438 Showler, Pete 885-5047 Speed and Strength Barry, Nate 885-4988 Gadeken, Scott 885-0144 Herold, Joe 885-4988 Swimming and Diving Jager, Tom 885-0265 QiongJie Huang 885-4970 Quirke, Adriana 885-4970 Tennis Beaman, Jeff 885-0247 Neill, Tyler 885-0247 Ticket office Bardsley, Kera 885-6466 Bartels, Brian 885-0732 Klein, Steve 885-0733 Track and Field Phipps, Wayne 885-0210 Taylor, Julie 885-5105 Teevens, Yogi 885-0251 Whyte, Angela 885-0210 Video Ham, Jared 885-4404 Teevens, Sam 885-4404 Volleyball Buchanan, Debbie 885-0238 Moritz, Moritz 885-0263 Whitaker, Steve 885-0246 Women’s basketball Newlee, Jon 885-0227 Peterson, Gavin 885-0239 Piers, Karen Ada 885-0203 Sanford, Christa 885-4696 64 www.GoVandals.com
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