Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. announced today several administrative changes within the Hofstra Department of Athletics. 

"I am so proud to come to work every day and be surrounded by hard-working and valuable members of the Hofstra family," commented Cole. "We are thrilled to recognize these individuals with titles that accurately reflect their roles here at Hofstra and we congratulate them on their new roles as well."

Jay Artinian - has been promoted to assistant vice president for athletics and chief operating officer

Bryan Graff - has been promoted to deputy director of athletics and chief revenue officer

Cindy Lewis - has been promoted to executive associate director of athletics and senior woman administrator 

Ryan Watson - has been promoted to senior associate director of athletics for facilities

Jimmy Prendergast - has been promoted to associate director of athletics for sports performance

Jessica Kalbfleisch - has been promoted to assistant director of athletics for Pride annual giving 

Rachel Vogel - has been promoted to director of creative content

Dave Fernandez - has been promoted to associate director of athletic facilities

Robert DiMonda - has been promoted to associate athletic trainer

In addition, Cole announced the addition of Kevin DesLauriers as the department's senior associate director of athletics for finance and administration.