February 20: Barry Collier Athletic Director, Butler University

The Butler Way…demands commitment, denies selfishness, accepts reality, yet seeks improvement everyday while putting the team above self. What does the Butler Way mean and how has it developed overtime? Join Barry Collier for a discussion at Rotary on Tuesday, February 20 regarding the principles and history behind Butler University Athletic Department’s mission and how it is put in to action every day. He will discuss the importance of trust and how having a positive outlook can give meaning to everyday life. From recruiting student athletes, to hiring new employees, through the ever-changing environment of college athletics, one constant with Butler Athletics has been the Butler Way.

Vice President and Director of Athletics Barry Collier has served at the helm of the Butler University athletic department since August of 2006. Collier oversees the school’s 20 NCAA Division I sports. He and his staff annually support 430+ student-athletes in their quest for achievement in the classroom, in athletic competition, and in community service. Prior to his move to athletics administration in 2006, Collier was a college basketball coach at seven different institutions. As Butler’s coach, Collier led the Bulldogs for 11 years and to six postseason campaigns. In 1997, Collier mentored the Bulldogs to an NCAA Tournament appearance, the school’s first in 35 years.