Raymond has spent the past decade working as a grant writer and non-profit fundraiser, most recently for the Eller College of Management and The University of Arizona Athletics Department. Ray is an active member of the Tucson community advocating for youth sports. He has served on the First Tee Board of Sothern Arizona, and as President of the Marana Broncos Youth Football and Cheer board. Raymond earned his undergraduate degree in History from the University of Arizona and is an MBA candidate in the Eller College of Management. Ray was a two-year letterman in Football and Track & field for the Arizona Wildcats, earning All-Conference honors in both sports from 2000-2003. After playing 3 years in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans and the San Francisco 49ers.
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OUR TEAM
Desert Takeover Football Collective (DTFC)
The Desert Takeover Football Collective is a group of business leaders and fans of University of Arizona Football. Our goal is to help support the UA Coaching staff and student athletes ensuring the University of Arizona has the best opportunity to develop and maintain the country’s premiere football program.
The Executive Board are DTFC members who volunteer their time to educate fans about Desert Takeover involvement opportunities. Most significantly, the Board supports University of Arizona football by fostering donations and cultivating experiences for members.
Executive Board Members
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Greg Amado
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David Berwick
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James Berwick
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Cole Davis
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Colleen Gimbel O’Donnell
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Jim Krohn
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Oscar Lizardi
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Mike Myers
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RAY WELLS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(520) 651-9161
ray@deserttakeover.com
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ZACH STOCKBRIDGE
ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGER
(315) 271-0071
zach@deserttakeover.com
Zach Stockbridge spent the past 2 years working full-time in sales generating $1.1 million, while also earning his Master’s Degree in sport administration from Boston College. During Zach’s time at Boston College, he helped serve as the Athletic Facilities & Operations Intern where he completed numerous time-sensitive projects, served as the home & visiting team liaison, and administered the set-up and breakdown of all home contests, camps/clinics, and outside facility rentals. Prior to that, Zach earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management and Marketing from Cazenovia College where he played 4 years of collegiate men’s lacrosse and served as the Head Game Operations Intern for the Syracuse Crunch AHL team.
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ON-SITE APPEARANCES
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BRANDING
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