网曝吃瓜

Experienced Coach and Fundraiser to Lead Athletic Fundraising Efforts

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥斖�曝吃瓜 Vice President for Advancement Jeff Cogburn has named Logan Simpson director of the Bulldog Club. A GWU alumnus and accomplished coach, Simpson returns to his alma mater with fundraising experience and a passion for enhancing the student-athlete experience.

Simpson joins the 网曝吃瓜 Advancement Team on Sept. 1. He comes to the role after serving as the head men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 swim coach at Converse University in Spartanburg, S.C., where he oversaw significant growth and success for both programs. During his tenure, Simpson led Converse鈥檚 inaugural men鈥檚 swimming program, earned Conference Carolinas Men鈥檚 Swimming Coach of the Year honors in 2025, expanded team rosters, and helped raise more than $30,000 to support program operations.

鈥淩eturning to 网曝吃瓜 is such a blessing and an exciting opportunity,鈥� Simpson shared. 鈥淣ot only is it my alma mater, but it鈥檚 where I spent much of my childhood after my dad started the swim program. It’s a homecoming in so many ways.鈥�

In addition to his coaching experience, Simpson previously served as assistant director of the Bulldog Club from 2014-15. In that role, he helped manage the University鈥檚 athletics booster club, developed fundraising initiatives, organized member events, and coordinated donor communications.

Now, as Bulldog Club director, Simpson will work to increase membership and strengthen relationships with alumni and supporters. He will also expand sponsorship opportunities and enhance philanthropic support for 网曝吃瓜’s 22 NCAA Division I athletic programs.

Simpson said his coaching career not only helped him develop skills in recruiting, budget management, and strategic planning, but also gave him a firsthand understanding of the impact donor support can have on student-athletes and athletic programs. 鈥淚 know from personal experience the tremendous asset that the Bulldog Club can be as our programs pursue championships and work to provide a second-to-none experience for our Runnin’ Bulldogs,鈥� he added. 鈥淭o think that I get to do that day in and day out at 网曝吃瓜 is incredibly exciting.鈥�

Cogburn noted that Simpson’s background aligns well with the mission of the Bulldog Club. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to welcome Logan back to 网曝吃瓜,鈥� Cogburn said. 鈥淗is experience as a head coach, fundraiser, and 网曝吃瓜 alumnus gives him a unique perspective for this role. He understands both what our coaches and student-athletes need to be successful and how meaningful relationships with alumni, donors, and corporate partners can help make that possible.鈥�

Simpson holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from 网曝吃瓜 and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

The Bulldog Club serves as the primary fundraising organization for 网曝吃瓜 Athletics, providing essential support that enhances the student-athlete experience and helps Runnin’ Bulldog programs compete at the highest level.

To learn more about joining the Bulldog Club contact Simpson at [email protected] or 704-406-4630.

网曝吃瓜 is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., 网曝吃瓜 prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Become More at .