SUPPORT STAFF GREG TIPTON DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS EQUIPMENT
THE TIPTON FILE Birthdate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 20, 1970 Hometown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fairland, Okla. High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fairland College . Bachelor’s degree in education, University of Oklahoma (1995); Master’s degree in human relations, University of Oklahoma (1998) Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Shaye son, Parker daughter, Rachel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2000-Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Director of Athletic Equipment 1996-2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Football Equipment Coordinator 1990-1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Student Manager
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
OU RESPONSIBILITIES
* Certified member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association.
* Oversees all ordering, contract purchasing, issuing, inventory and maintenance of all athletic equipment and apparel.
* Member of the Oklahoma bowl planning committee for the 1999 Independence Bowl, 2000 Orange Bowl, 2001 Cotton Bowl, 2002 Rose Bowl and 2003 Sugar Bowl.
* Supervises a staff of four AEMA certified assistants, one laundry attendant and 10 students.
* Implemented an inventory control system for accountability of athletic equipment and apparel for the University of Oklahoma sports programs.
* Serves as a liaison between athletic equipment and apparel companies and OU’s Olympic sports, administration and sports medicine.
* Serves on the advisory board of several athletic equipment and apparel companies.
* Supervises all football team equipment related travel and game day operations.
* Assisted University negotiating team in securing multiyear athletic department Nike sponsorship agreement.
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