Scott Dolson

Scott Dolson
Born
Michigan City, Indiana, U.S.
EducationBA, management, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Employer(s)Tim Knight Enterprises
Indiana University
SpouseHeidi

Scott Dolson is the Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Indiana University.

Early life

Dolson was born and raised in Michigan City, Indiana, where he attended Rogers High School with Delray Brooks.[1] Following high school, Dolson graduated from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs with a bachelor's degree in management.[2] While an undergraduate, Dolson was encouraged by Brooks to become a student manager for the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team.[1] He served in this role for four seasons and became the program's head manager in 1988.[2]

Career

Following graduation, Dolson worked for Tim Knight Enterprises before returning to Indiana University in December 1989.[2] While serving as director of IU's Varsity Club in 2008, Dolson was tapped to replace Fred Glass as IU's deputy director and chief operating officer of intercollegiate athletics.[3] In March 2020, he was appointed President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at IU.[4]

Personal life

Dolson is married to Heidi, the special projects manager for the IU Alumni Association.[5] They share five children; Luke, Sam and Zach Wisen, and Kristen and Nick Dolson.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Parodi, Jack (April 1, 2020). "Soon-to-be IU athletic director Dolson hasn't changed since growing up in Michigan City". The News-Dispatch. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "SCOTT DOLSON". Indiana University. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  3. ^ Osterman, Zach (April 12, 2020). "Why new IU AD Scott Dolson is 'perfect person for that job' — from those that know him". Sound Bend Tribune. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  4. ^ "IU names Scott Dolson as new director of intercollegiate athletics". Indiana University. March 17, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  5. ^ Cohen, Matt (June 28, 2021). "A new coach, a bat and a pandemic: Inside Scott Dolson's first year". Indiana Daily Student. Retrieved December 24, 2021.