Vecchio joins Hartwick College from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he served as the senior director for marketing and communications and southeast development director in the Office of Advancement. In this role, he led the division's communications and marketing efforts, focusing on philanthropy and developing and implementing innovative strategies to increase awareness and engagement.
Before his tenure at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Vecchio held the position of assistant vice president of athletics and recreation at Alfred University. During his ten years at Alfred, he significantly increased success across all measurable areas, including athletic performance, academic achievement, philanthropy and student success. Vecchio oversaw the construction and funding of six major athletic facility upgrades and led a department of over 70 employees and 500 student-athletes.
Vecchio also spent 17 years at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he played a central role in the transition to Division I (FBS) athletics. As senior associate athletic director for administration and communications, he oversaw multiple departments and programs, contributing to the foundation of a competitive Division I program.
Vecchio holds a master of education in educational leadership and policy (higher education) from SUNY at Buffalo, and has completed the executive leadership program for athletic administrators at the Sports Management Institute. He also holds a bachelor of arts in communications with a minor in psychology from SUNY Brockport.
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