With more than a decade's experience in fundraising and development, Jonathon L. Hawkins is charged with leading the activities of the Office of Advancement and its primary components -- development and campaign operations, annual and major giving, alumni affairs, communications and stewardship. Hawkins also directs efforts and designs highly targeted initiatives that connect individuals and organizations with the university and their philanthropic experience.

A native of Smithville, Tenn., Jonathon holds a bachelors degree in Communication and a master's degree in higher education administration from Middle Tennessee State University. He currently lives in Murfreesboro with his wife and daughter.