LA VERNE, CA — University of La Verne Interim Director of Athletics Scott Winterburn announced that Jenna Panatier has been promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director. Panatier will serve as the new deputy to the Director of Athletics after provisionally serving in the position throughout the 2017-18 academic year.
Panatier was promoted to the position of Interim Senior Associate Athletic Director during the 2017-18 academic year.
"Jenna becoming more permanent in this position will be great for our department," said Interim Director of Athletics Scott Winterburn. "The things she's able to do administratively will help us moving forward as we navigate more student-athletes entering our department. We couldn't be more happy to have her here."
Panatier, who also serves as the Leopards head volleyball coach, has been part of the Leopards' administrative team since 2013. She previously served as the departments' Assistant Athletic Director charged with overseeing interns and graduate assistants. She also briefly served as the Leopards' Interim Sports Information Director.
"The University of La Verne is a wonderful institution. Our Leopard community sincerely cares about the work we do on behalf of our students, and we work tirelessly to help them achieve greatness," said Panatier. "Being able to mentor our athletes while also working for and alongside Scott Winterburn and the entire Leopard staff is a tremendous opportunity. I am honored to continue serving our student-athletes, coaches, and staff as we steadfastly commit to the academic and athletic excellence of our students."
Panatier's tenure at the University of La Verne began in 2011 when she was hired as the Leopards' head volleyball coach. Since then her volleyball teams have garnered individual player All-SCIAC and All-American awards, as well as team national rankings and NCAA Championship tournament berths.
She assumes her role immediately.
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