Xavier Athletics Announces External Staff Changes
05.14.25 | Athletic Department, Tickets
Lodes Promoted to Assistant AD for Ticketing and Premium Seating
CINCINNATI -- Xavier University Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Relations Brian Hicks announced today two changes within the department's external areas.
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Patrick Lodes, who is in his third year at Xavier, has been promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Ticketing and Premium Seating while Grace Wilking has been hired as Fan Engagement Coordinator.
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Lodes, a 2022 Xavier University graduate who has also recently completed his MBA, initially returned to Victory Parkway as ticket sales manager following his time as an account executive at Marquette University. Over the last year, Lodes has led Xavier's ticket office on an interim basis following a transition last summer.Â
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"Patrick eagerly took on the task of directing our ticket operations and sales efforts." Hicks said. "He is a tireless worker and I'm excited to reward him with this new opportunity at Xavier."
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Wilking, a Cincinnati-native, will join Xavier in August following her graduation from Mount St. Joseph University. While at MSJ, Wilking was a four-year student-athlete for volleyball and involved across campus including as the Lead Social Media Digital Marketing Co-Op.  In her new role, she will be responsible for the promotion and fan experience for volleyball and women's lacrosse along with a variety of other functions for student engagement, community relations, special events and digital content.
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Patrick Lodes, who is in his third year at Xavier, has been promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Ticketing and Premium Seating while Grace Wilking has been hired as Fan Engagement Coordinator.
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Lodes, a 2022 Xavier University graduate who has also recently completed his MBA, initially returned to Victory Parkway as ticket sales manager following his time as an account executive at Marquette University. Over the last year, Lodes has led Xavier's ticket office on an interim basis following a transition last summer.Â
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"Patrick eagerly took on the task of directing our ticket operations and sales efforts." Hicks said. "He is a tireless worker and I'm excited to reward him with this new opportunity at Xavier."
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Wilking, a Cincinnati-native, will join Xavier in August following her graduation from Mount St. Joseph University. While at MSJ, Wilking was a four-year student-athlete for volleyball and involved across campus including as the Lead Social Media Digital Marketing Co-Op.  In her new role, she will be responsible for the promotion and fan experience for volleyball and women's lacrosse along with a variety of other functions for student engagement, community relations, special events and digital content.
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