"The Team Behind The Teams!"

Phil has been an employee of Gator Boosters since graduating from UF in 1981 and now serves as the Executive Director. He manages the overall components of the organization, has oversight of its operation and coordinates the major gifts program. This includes the generation and cultivation of donor relationships, coordinating fund raising efforts for facility/endowment projects, budgeting and strategizing with the Athletic Association and University of Florida Foundation. He is responsible for the cost efficient management of the organization's budget and assets.

He is a three year letterman in football (1978-79-80) and graduated with a B.S. in Public Relations from the College of Journalism. Phil and his wife, Taryn, are happy to work with the greatest athletic fund raising organization in America.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5035
PhilP@gators.ufl.edu

Doug joined the Gator Booster staff in 1992 and oversees all aspects of Annual Giving. The Annual Giving program generates over $35 million per year through contributions for football season tickets, football premium seats, basketball season tickets and basketball courtside seats. He is a point of contact for Bull Gator membership, suite sales and courtside seat sales. He also has major gift fund raising responsibilities.

A native of Bellefonte, PA, Doug graduated from Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration and from St. Thomas University in Miami, FL with a Masters Degree in Sports Administration. Doug is married to Thu Vu and has five children, Matt, Ryan, Erin, Dylan and Zach.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5065
DougB@gators.ufl.edu

Rebecca joined the Gator Boosters staff in June 2016. She assists Executive Director Phil Pharr and works with the Gator Boosters Board of Directors. Rebecca graduated from the University of Florida in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in English and continues to pursue her Master's degree in Literature. A native of Fort White, Florida, Rebecca has been a Gator her entire life and most enjoys cheering for Gator soccer, gymnastics, football, and basketball.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5037
RebeccaM@gators.ufl.edu

Paul joined our staff in 2006 and is responsible for managing all aspects of membership to Gator Boosters, Inc. including the Bull Gator Program, Luxury Suites and Premium Seating. Paul is our staff liaison regarding away game travel packages purchased through Total Sports Travel. On game days in the fall you can find him in the Touchdown Terrace premium seating area attending to the needs of our boosters. Paul also assists with Major Gift fund-raising, including capital projects and scholarship endowment.

Paul is a proud Gator, graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Sport Management, and recently completed his Master's Degree in Sports Administration from Ohio University.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5020
PaulV@gators.ufl.edu

Kyle joined the Gator Booster Staff in August 2012 and oversees the premium seating areas for football and basketball. On game days in the fall you can find him in the Skybox lobby attending to the needs of all the boosters throughout the skybox tower. Kyle also assists with the Annual Giving program and the Hall of Fame banquet.

Kyle is a native of High Springs, FL and a proud Gator. He graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management and from the University of Florida with a Master's Degree in Sport Management.

(352) 375-4683 ext. 5021
KyleR@gators.ufl.edu

Contact for address change, membership perks (ring, plaque, etc.) & tax receipts. Point of contact for all Bull Gator inquiries.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5064
LizH@gators.ufl.edu

Curtis joined the Gator Booster Staff in 2008 and assists with all aspects of major gift fund-raising, including capital projects and scholarship endowment. He also oversees all aspects of the F Club, including the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. He also serves as the athletic liaison to the Gator Clubs. Curtis graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in Athletic Administration. Curtis, his wife Lani, and son Mason, reside in Gainesville.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5015
CurtisH@gators.ufl.edu

Erick joined the Gator Booster Staff in 2016 and assists with all aspects of major gift fund-raising, including capital projects and scholarship endowment. He also oversees all aspects of the planned giving program.

A native of Westerville, OH, Erick graduated from Ohio State University in Columbus, OH with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management and from the University of Florida with a Master's Degree, also in Sport Management. Erick and his wife, Anna, who is also a UF graduate, live in Gainesville.

erickr@gators.ufl.edu
(352) 375-4683 ext 5038

Derrick Chambers studied at the University of Florida where he was captain of the football team for two consecutive years. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for 3 years with the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars. He also served with the Jaguars for Children at the Burn unit at Baptist Medical Center.

After his time in the NFL, Derrick studied at the University of Oxford in England. There he wrote in politics, philosophy, and history. He was a member of the Oxford Rugby team at St. Peter's college.

He is a member of the All Souls Codrington Library, a private college at Oxford for scholars from around the world. He studied at Oriel College Oxford, which was founded in 1324 by Edward II.

Derrick then went on to study at Princeton Seminary where he served as a Princeton Academic-Athletic fellow at Princeton. The academic-athletic fellows are made up of faculty and administrators who mentor student athletes at Princeton.

As a member of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), Derrick is focused on financial literacy and advisory services for professional athletes and entertainers. Derrick is a Board member of the Youth Leadership foundation of Washington, D.C.

DerrickC@gators.ufl.edu
(352) 375-4683 ext 5036

Joey joined the Gator Boosters staff in January of 2019 as the Assistant Director of Development. He is a native from the mountains of Western North Carolina, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Marketing from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. While at UNCA, Joey was a four year letterwinner on the Men's Soccer team of the Big South Conference. After graduation, Joey became the Athletics Marketing Graduate Assistant at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Joey received his Master's Degree in Sport and Recreation Leadership from JMU's Hart School of Hospitality, Sport, and Recreation Management in May of 2017.

Joey comes to us from Western Carolina University, where he was the Assistant Director of the Catamount Club. In his free time, Joey is an avid fisherman and outdoors enthusiast.

JoeyC@gators.ufl.edu
352-375-4683 ext 5071

Garrett joined the Gator Booster Staff in November 2007. She works directly with Phil Pharr on Major Giving. One of her favorite responsibilities is the "Year In Review" annual publication. On game days in the fall you will find her on the 6th Floor Suite Level. She and her husband (Eddie Bell) have been married for 26 years and both grew up in Gainesville. They have two beautiful daughters, Haley (Sophomore at UF) and Emilee (Junior at GHS). Garrett graduated with a B.S. in Interior Design.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5059
GarrettB@gators.ufl.edu

Kathy oversees day to day internal operation of Gator Boosters, Inc. and is also responsible for all internal computing and programming.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5033
KathyCo@gators.ufl.edu

Michelle recently moved back to Florida from Tennessee and joined our staff in March of 2011. She provides administrative support to the Gator Booster staff, assists Booster members with ticket related questions, and designs graphic pieces for the Boosters. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Michelle received her Bachelors Degree in Communications from Jacksonville University where she was a Scholastic All American Volleyball player. Michelle is married to John (both avid Gator fans) and has a son named Asher.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5024
MichelleS@gators.ufl.edu

Colby joined the Gator Boosters Staff in January 2013 and handles all accounting responsibilities for Gator Boosters, Inc. Originally from Starke, Florida, Colby graduated from Florida Southern College with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Colby is married to Heather and have two children, Ella and Luke.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5005
ColbyS@gators.ufl.edu