Gary Harms

Director

Job Responsibilities
-Lead and manage the Recreation Sports Department
-Oversee all campus Recreation programs, operations, and services
-Schedule and maintain all indoor and outdoor Recreation and Athletic facilities
-Directly supervise the Associate Director, Program Assistant, Stadium/Outdoor Facilities Director, student Building Supervisors, and Set-Up Crew

Education
-M.A. in Sport Management from Miami University (Ohio)
-B.S. in Sport Management from Bowling Green State University (Ohio)

Certifications/Affiliations
-Certified Recreation Sports Specialist (CRSS) and active member with the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)
-Former State Director and active member of the Wisconsin Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (WIRSA)
-Board of Directors for the Warhawk Quarterback Club and Tip-Off Club
-Charter Member of the UW-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club

Professional Experience
-Started career as Coordinator of Intramural Sports at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1985.
-Became Director of Recreation Sports and Facilities at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1990.

Personal
-Married to Judy, who is a Physical Education Teacher and Head Girls Basketball Coach with the Whitewater Unified School District.
-Children are Leah (3rd year in college - UWL), Kelsey (1st year in college - UWW), and Brett (HS Freshman)
-Interests include basketball, golf, coaching youth sports, and supporting High School and Warhawk Athletic Teams