Brendan McCoy ’17

Brendan McCoy advanced to the role of chief of staff June 1, 2025, while continuing his previous role in the office of advancement as director of major gifts. McCoy graduated from Ripon College in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree double majoring in sports psychology and economics. He began working for the office of advancement after graduating, holding a variety of positions including interim director of major gifts and philanthropic strategy; director of prospect management, research and donor relations; assistant director of annual giving and donor relations; among other roles. While a student, he was basketball team co-captain for three of his four years with the team. Upon graduation, he ranked fourth in program history for career 3-point percentage and seventh for career 3-pointers and he holds Ripon’s single season school record for 3-point percentage.