Who We Are
The UREC Mission
University Recreation provides exceptional recreation facilities and programs that inspire, educate and empower students and the university to cultivate active lives.
A Place For You
Research shows that play is essential for learning and well being. UREC allows all students to play, learn, and succeed. We invite you to unplug, recharge, and explore all that UREC has to offer!
UREC Values
- Quality
- Communication
- Community
Accessible Recreation
Available on the first floor of the fitness area. Signage is provided to make patrons aware that it is an accessible area, and all equipment is marked with the International Symbol of Access. Equipment in this area is spaced out to ensure access is easier for a wheelchair user or others with disabilities.
All machines have instruction plates on them for use.
No classes are strictly provided for students with disabilities. All instructors are trained in how to adapt exercises to meet the needs of participants (easier/harder movements or adaptations). The same for personal trainers through their certification classes.
Training is provided for how to guide patrons with visual impairments. The staff is also knowledgeable about our accessible area on the first floor. On-shift fitness staff is available for questions and assistance as requested by the patron.
UREC Leadership
Laurie Braden
Executive Director
University Recreation
Chandra Pidgeon
Senior Associate Director
Finance and Administration
Chris Morriss
Associate Director
Programs
Business
Chandra Pidgeon - Senior Associate Director of Finance and Administration
Student Development and Training
Chandra Pidgeon - Senior Associate Director of Finance and Administration
Brittany Morriss
Assistant Director
Student Employment and Training
Koen Burger
Coordinator
Student Employment and Training
Kelsi Mahfouz
Coordinator
Student Employment and Training
Technology and Communications
Chandra Pidgeon - Senior Associate Director of Finance and Administration
Jesse Rice
Assistant Director
Technology and Communications
Souley Diallo
Computer Analyst III
Technology
Hunter Todd
Computer Analyst II
Technology
Fitness
Chris Morriss - Associate Director of Programs
Vacant
Assistant Director
Fitness
Irma Nieves-Torres
Coordinator
Fitness Operations
Ryan Lamb
Coordinator
Fitness Programs
Outdoor Recreation
Chris Morriss - Associate Director of Programs
JC Miller
Assistant Director
Outdoor Recreation
Keenan Havey
Coordinator
Outdoor Recreation Operations
Emily Schexnayder
Coordinator
Trips and Challenge Course Operations
Sport and Camp Programs
Chris Morriss - Associate Director of Programs
Steven Knecht
Assistant Director
Sport and Camp Programs
Josh Hollier
Coordinator
Sport Clubs and Camps
KJ O'Neal
Coordinator
Intramural Sports and Camps
Aquatics
Brad Wilson - Associate Director of Project Management and Facility Operations
Facility Operations
Brad Wilson - Associate Director of Project Management and Facility Operations
Maintenance
Brad Wilson - Associate Director of Project Management and Facility Operations
Dalton Rainwater
Assistant Director
Maintenance
Jack Brown
Custodial Supervisor II
Facilities
Corey Saulny
Manager
Sport Turf and Maintenance
Josh Dennis