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Brian Mackin, a former UAB baseball letterman who has headed up the athletics development office since spring of 2002, was named the Blazers' new director of athletics in February, 2007. Mackin joined UAB just over five years ago as senior associate athletic director for external affairs responsible for fund-raising, corporate support and marketing for the athletic department.
In 2006, Mackin was named Division I-A Fundraiser of the Year by the National Association of Athletic Development Directors. Under Mackin's leadership, contributions to UAB athletics have nearly tripled from $1.3 million in 2001 to about $3.7 million in 2006. Additionally, he has been responsible for the creation of several affinity groups including the Athletic Investors Group, the Champion Club, and the Blazer Club, which brought together the two annual funds supporting football and men's basketball. Prior to joining UAB, Mackin served as Manager of Corporate Business Development at Vulcan Materials, where he was responsible for examining potential new markets for business development and locating growth opportunities in the industry.
Mackin earned his bachelor's degree in finance from UAB in 1983. He was a member of the Blazer baseball team four seasons and then moved into the Houston Astros baseball organization where he spent one season. Mackin then joined Vulcan Materials, where he held management positions in sales and market analysis. In 1990, he joined Southern Ready Mix as sales manager before joining Dunn Construction in 1993 where he rose to vice president in 1999. His responsibilities included business development, sales and project management. Mackin's community activities include the Birmingham Tip-Off Club, which hosts the State High School Final Four, the Monday Morning Quarterback Club and the Birmingham Rotary Club. He has served as the president of the Birmingham Tip-Off Club. PERSONAL: Mackin and his wife, Sally, have five children: Ragland (19), Brian, Jr. (17), Ferrel (13), Mary Aileen (12), Ella (11). |
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