James Rogers appointed head of Campus Recreation at University of Pennsylvania
New Director of Campus Recreation at Penn Brings Extensive Experience
James Rogers has been named the new Director of Campus Recreation at the University of Pennsylvania, effective from September 1. Rogers brings a wealth of experience in recreation and wellness to his new role, having previously worked as the director of university recreation at Drexel and the executive director at the Spring Valley YMCA.
Prior to his appointment at Penn, Rogers managed a 175,000 square foot flagship YMCA in Royersford, Pennsylvania, serving over 17,000 members. During his tenure, the Spring Valley YMCA operated with a $6.4M budget and Rogers developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing and member engagement strategy, resulting in a 9% increase year-over-year in membership enrollment. He also secured the highest-ever annual fundraising total for the Spring Valley YMCA, increasing the annual campaign by 36%.
Alanna Wren, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W'69 Director of Athletics and Recreation at Penn, expressed her impressions with Rogers' leadership in recreation. Wren mentioned Rogers' record of advancement within institutions and serving the needs of members. She is looking forward to welcoming Rogers back to University City and joining the Penn community.
In a statement, Rogers expressed his honor in joining Penn's Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics. He looks forward to collaborating with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners at Penn to enhance opportunities for wellness, engagement, and connection across the University and beyond.
Rogers' collaboration at Penn aims to build upon the University's existing recreational offerings and create new opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage in physical activity and wellness initiatives. With his extensive experience in recreation and leadership, Rogers is well-positioned to make a significant impact at Penn.
Alanna Wren also highlighted Rogers' achievements at the Spring Valley YMCA, noting the impressive growth in membership and fundraising during his tenure. She is confident that Rogers will bring the same level of dedication and expertise to his new role at Penn.
With Rogers' arrival, the University of Pennsylvania is poised to take its recreational offerings to the next level. Rogers' extensive experience and commitment to serving the needs of members make him an ideal fit for the role of Director of Campus Recreation.
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