Pat oversees the areas of Alumni Relations, University Events, Benedictine University Fund and Research and Development.  Along with the Executive Vice President, Pat works closely with the entire University Development Team.  She also works with the President and Executive Vice President on daily projects and University initiatives.

Eric Guthrie
Coordinator of Alumni Relations
eguthrie@ben.edu
(630) 829-6081

Eric aims to build strong connections with recent alumni and current students from the moment they become part of Benedictine University.

Julie Nelligan
Director of Alumni Relations
jnelligan@ben.edu
(630) 829-6077

Julie works to engage alumni through event programming, alumni services, communication and other outreach activities and offers opportunities for alumni to give back in time, talent and treasure. She also is the university liaison for the Alumni Association Board.

Jill Poskin
Director, Benedictine University Fund
jposkin@ben.edu
(630) 829-6366

Jill has worked at Benedictine University for 3 years as the Director of Annual Giving now renamed the Benedictine University Fund. She trains and manages the phonathon and manages the direct mail fundraising campaigns. She also works in coordination with other University Development staff projects.

Debbie Smith
Director of University Events
dsmith@ben.edu
(630) 829-6080

Debbie works with many different areas of the University in planning major events. Some of the events she is involved with are:  the President’s Invitational Golf Outing; Homecoming; Red and White Gala; Under the Tuscan Stars, Wine Tasting and Dinner; Women’s Leadership Summit; and Benedictine University’s Healthier Body Challenge.