McKendree University Athletics

The Sports Information Department is responsible for overseeing all media relations in the Athletics Department. All media contacts should be arranged through the Sports Information Department in the Athletics Department. Media Access requests should be submitted through the primary contact for each sport.

McKendree University Quick Facts
Location: Lebanon, Ill.
Founded: 1828
Enrollment: 2,500
National Affiliation: NCAA Division II
Conference: Great Lakes Valley Conference
Athletic Programs: 37
Mascot: Bearcats
Colors: Purple (Pantone 2617c), Gold (Pantone 457c), and White
President: Daniel C. Dobbins
Director of Athletics: Anthony Francis
Assistant Athletic Director for Development: Trevor Brumleve
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance: Tracy Cromer
Assistant Athletic Director for Impact and Strategic Engagement: Nickie Sanlin
Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator: Kristin Von Hatten
Athletic Business Manager: Connie Henss-Nunn
Faculty Athletic Representative: Terese Kasson
Head Athletic Trainer: Kristin Von Hatten
Athletic Facilities Manager: Patrick Knapinski
Athletic Operations Manager: Trevor Nott
Manager of Event and Game Operations: Tylor McDonell
Director of Athletic Performance: Tyler Aulbur
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Patrick Knapinski (Xavier University '20)
Athletic Facilities Manager / Assistant Sports Information Director
Primary Sports: Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Men's Wrestling, Women's Wrestling, W1 Women's Hockey
Office: MPCC (Intramural Gym)
Office Phone: (618) 537-6565
Cell Phone: (920) 378-5064
Email: pmknapinski@mckendree.edu

McElvy "Mac" Spiller (Spring Hill College '25)
Sports Information Graduate Assistant
Primary Sports: Men's Bowling, Women's Bowling, Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, M3 Men's Hockey, Baseball, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis
Office: MPCC (Coaches Offices)
Office Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email: mcelvy.spiller25@mckendree.edu

Emily Crocker (Shorter University '25)
Sports Information Graduate Assistant
Primary Sports: Women's Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Men's Volleyball, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Men's Powerlifting, Women's Powerlifting
Office Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email: emily.crocker25@mckendree.edu



Media Relations Policy
Media Request Contact: Contact designated individual for each sport. Primary sports are attached to each individual above. 
All media requests for athletes and/or coaches should be arranged through the Sports Information Department in the Athletic Department.

Credentials for working press and photographers can be obtained through the McKendree Athletic Communication office and are presented to those with a legitimate working function. Credentials are not presented to family or friends unless those individuals are performing a professional function. All requests must be made in writing (via email) at least two days in advance of the contest and include the name of all individuals in attendance and their organization. 

Photography Policy
Media Request Contact: Contact designated individual for each sport. Primary sports are attached to each individual above.