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Derek Gossler – Associate Athletic Director – External Operations
Derek was named Associate Athletic Director for External Operations for Air Force Athletics in April of 2017. Gossler oversees revenue generation for Falcon Athletics, including Ticket Operations, Ticket Sales, Marketing and Development.
He came to the Academy, from Arizona State University. At ASU Derek served as Director of Major Gifts from 2014 to 2017 in the Sun Devil Club, the primary fundraising arm of ASU Athletics. The Sun Devil Club team broke numerous fundraising records during his time there, including $86 million in donations for FY 15’ and memberships more than doubled to over 16,000 members. Derek primarily focused on fundraising for the Reinvention of Sun Devil Stadium and for the emergence of sports that ASU added to their Division 1 offerings (Men’s Ice Hockey, Women’s Triathlon, Women’s Lacrosse and Men’s Tennis). This included working with the lead Hockey donors who contributed $32 million to make these opportunities a reality.
Prior to joining ASU, Gossler served as Director of Development in the Rebel Athletic Fund for UNLV Athletics.His primary responsibilities included identifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts and high end annual giving prospects for the Rebel Athletic Fund. During his time at UNLV, both annual dollars doubled.
Derek started his career at the University of Arizona in the Wildcat Club, after a year as a Development Assistant he was promoted to Development Associate. He served in this role assisting with two Capital Campaigns before rejoining former Athletic Director, Jim Livengood at UNLV.
Derek is a native of Seattle, Washington and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in 2007, and a master’s degree in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration from University of Washington in 2011. Derek currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
