ASTON, Pa. – John Krimmel, Director of Athletics and Recreation, has announced promotions to three key members of the Neumann University Athletics Senior Staff. David Deal goes from Senior Associate Director of Athletics to Deputy Director of Athletics, Gina McLaughlin goes from Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance to Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance/SWA, and Matt Lawson goes from Director of Campus Recreation and Club Sports to Assistant Athletics Director for Campus Recreation and Club Sports.
 
Deal first joined the Athletic Department in August 2013 and has served as the Coordinator of Intramurals, Club Sports, and Wellness, Assistant Athletic Director / Director of Campus Recreation, and Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations. He also served as the Interim Director of Athletics for the three-month period of June-August 2024.
 
Upon the announcement, Krimmel said, "Since I started back in September, Dave has been so helpful in my transition, and we are extremely lucky to have him at Neumann.  Dave's leadership, professionalism, incredible organization, and creativity are unmatched.  Neumann Athletics is in a great position today and going forward thanks to the tireless work of Dave.  Dave has been instrumental in major contract negotiations, facility enhancements, fundraising, and helping to enhance the student-athlete experience.  I could not think of a better person to work alongside day in and day out, than Dave Deal...he is a true asset to this department and university."  
 
McLaughlin is in her 11^th year at Neumann University. Krimmel remarked, "Gina truly does it all from compliance to academics to serving as our Senior Woman Administrator to on top of all of that serving as our Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach.   Gina is one of the most humble, passionate, and dedicated people I have been around.  Her adaptability and outside the box thinking have made and will continue to make Neumann Athletics better.  Gina is a great leader and resource for ALL of our student-athletes, but especially with our female student-athletes.  Her jump from Assistant AD to Senior Associate AD speaks volumes to the work she has done to make Neumann Athletics the best it can be now and in the future." 
 
Lawson, a Neumann grad, is in his third year as a member of the Neumann Athletic staff. "Matt is one of the most committed people I have ever worked with in college athletics.  In his time at Neumann, Matt has done so much for club and rec sports, but also for the entire department.  Matt is the first to step up and volunteer and truly embodies the Franciscan spirit and is the epitome of a servant leader.  During my first few months here, Matt has been a tremendous asset in helping to enhance the game-day experience and atmosphere.  Matt's service to the institution and others and his selfless attitude is something I am truly in awe of.  Neumann University is a better place because of Matt Lawson and the future is extremely bright for Matt.", said Krimmel.