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Bryant Group Places Associate Vice President for University Events and Partnerships at the University of San Diego

Dallas-based executive search and leadership consulting firm Bryant Group conducted a nationwide search led by the firm’s Vice President of Search Sarah Hempen, resulting in John Rogers of Denver, Colorado securing the role of Associate Vice President for University Events and Partnerships at the University of San Diego.

“I am thrilled to join the University of San Diego at such a pivotal time in its history,” said Rogers. “USD’s commitment to academic excellence, service and global impact aligns perfectly with my passion for creating memorable experiences that showcase the incredible work USD’s students and faculty do every day. I look forward to contributing to the university’s dynamic community and helping to shape its bright future.”

Rogers is a seasoned professional fundraiser with more than 15 years of experience in executive board management, presidential, advancement and alumni events at both Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. He also has extensive experience with admissions events, communications and media relations at Johnson & Wales University in Denver, Colorado. He most recently served as the Executive Director of Engagements and Events at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver), where he managed university events and ceremonies, corporate sponsorships, executive communications and president-level engagements.

“It was clear through the interview process that John’s extensive experience and leadership developing and implementing significant, high-profile events aligns perfectly with this role,” said Rick Virgin, Vice President for University Advancement at University of San Diego. “He is also committed to building meaningful partnerships across and beyond the USD community. As we embark on our upcoming comprehensive campaign, we are looking forward to having John’s knowledge and experience on our University Advancement team.”

In his new role, Rogers will elevate the breadth and depth of USD’s corporate and select benefactor support of university programs. He will also provide a platform to support the overall efforts of the university. He will oversee a team of advancement professionals to ensure strategic outreach and communication of institutional priorities, signature events and partnership agreements.

The University of San Diego is a Catholic university for the 21st century founded on the pursuit of academic excellence. This focus on academic excellence—inspired by faith, infused with contemporary Catholic values, and nurtured in a warm, community environment—empowers innovative, confident, original thinkers to make positive contributions by confronting humanity’s urgent challenges in places near and far.

USD serves 9,000 students with 43 bachelor’s degree programs with 56 minors, 36 master’s degrees and Juris Doctorate (JD), five LLM degrees, four doctorates and dual degree programs from seven schools and colleges.

Advancing Great Leadership
Bryant Group, based in Dallas, Texas, and with associates located across the United States, specializes in executive search and leadership coaching for higher education, healthcare and nonprofits with an emphasis on advancement leaders and other executives. In 1988, Bryant Group founder, Chris Bryant, started one of the country’s first search firms specializing in philanthropy recruitment. Now under the leadership of CEO Sally Bryant, the woman-owned firm has a long history of recruiting, developing and coaching great leaders. Bryant Group has impacted more than 10,000 leaders and served more than 300 organizations across the US and Canada.