Chris Ward Interim Associate Director of Athletics Senior Women's Administrator Business Manager

Throughout the years of success in intercollegiate athletics at Cal Poly Pomona, there has been one constant among the administrative staff: Chris Ward. With more than 25 years experience at the university, 21 of them with athletics, Ward has been a major part of the storied tradition of Bronco Athletics.

Ward is continuing to evolve in her career since her first year in 1981 and she has increased responsiblities this year. She has added the duties of the Associate Interim Director of Athletics to her already impressive resume. In addition to being second in command, Ward also retains her role as the department's Senior Women's Administrator. Her main responsibility will be to oversee the interest of women's athletics.

Along with her duty as the Associate Interim Director and the Senior Women's Administrator, Ward also remains the Business Manager and will handle all financial matters for the department, which includes five funding sources. She is also involved with game management of home athletic contests overseeing ticket sales and concessions.

Ward first worked for Cal Poly Pomona from 1970-76 with the office of Procurement. After moving out of the area for five years, she was hired as the administrative assistant for Bronco football under then-head coach Roman Gabriel.

In 1996, Ward earned a bachelor's degree in Humanities. While a student and working full-time with athletics, she served three years on Staff Council.

Ward and her husband Pat, reside in La Verne. Their oldest son, Rick, is the head football coach at Baldwin Park High School. Pat is an assistant coach on Rick's staff. Their youngest son, Matt, concluded his playing career at the University of Utah and is now pursuing his teaching credential at Cal Poly Pomona. He is also an assistant coach at Baldwin Park.