CNU Realigns Athletic Department

(From CNU Athletics)

NEWPORT NEWS — Christopher Newport University Director of Athletics Kyle McMullin has announced staff changes for the Captains’ administrative team including promotions for Danny Garay, Marycruz Garcia-Reyes, Rob Silsbee, and Bobby Woollum. Additionally, newcomer Jacob Halloway will assume the role of Manager of Video Production for Christopher Newport Athletics.

“Christopher Newport and our student-athletes benefit immensely from the talent and expertise of our staff,” said McMullin. “As our department continues to evolve, I am thrilled that we have professionals, with years of experience, prepared to provide the leadership needed for the day-to-day needs of our students, coaches, and staff. Additionally, we are excited to welcome Jacob to the CNU family to add his creativity to our video program.”

Garay has been named the Assistant Director of Athletics for Operations after serving as the Manager of Athletic Facilities and Game Day Operations for the last eight years. He has been a member of the department’s administrative team and managed all aspects of CNU’s facilities, helping transform them into some of the finest in Division III. A 2006 graduate of CNU, Garay has overseen the game day operations of several sports, scheduling of outdoor facilities, and management for all of CNU’s playing fields.

Garcia-Reyes has been promoted to the position of Associate Athletic Trainer. First starting her tenure as a graduate assistant in 2018, she was hired as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2021 and has served in that role since. After earning her undergraduate degree at George Mason University, Garcia-Reyes earned her Master of Science in Athletic Training from Old Dominion University and is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), a Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) in Virginia, and a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association.

Silsbee has accepted the position of Assistant Director of Athletics for Strategic Communication. The CNU alum has served as Director of Sports Information since 2010 and has been a member of the College Sports Communicators and Virginia Sports Information Directors since 2006. A 2005 graduate of Christopher Newport, Silsbee has served as Vice President of VaSID and coordinator of several All-State teams during his tenure while also serving as the Media Coordinator for numerous NCAA Tournament events hosted by Christopher Newport.

Woollum will take on the role of Assistant Director of Athletics for Administration. A member of the Captains administrative team since 2020, Woollum brought decades of experience working in and around college athletics to Christopher Newport. Since taking his post, Woollum has managed the NCAA Eligibility and Compliance needs for the department while also helping coordinate NCAA Tournament events including the 2023 Division III Field Hockey National Championship.

Finally, McMullin has announced the addition of Jacob Halloway to the athletic department staff. A graduate of Longwood University, Halloway has served as the Coordinator of Broadcast Operations for the Lancers since 2023 and a member of the ESPN+ Crew throughout his tenure with the Longwood department of athletics. His experience directing live broadcasts, creating content for social media, and working with all facets of sport production will help improve and enhance the video content distributed by Christopher Newport Athletics. Halloway will coordinate the department’s production of video content to include all live-streamed events alongside all feature content distributed on CNUsports.com and the @CNUathletics social media channels.