The University of Arizona


Judi Kessler is in her 27th year at The University of Arizona, her first as Associate Athletics Director for Development. She is responsible for identifying, cultivating and securing major gifts for the Wildcat Club. She also helps with the annual giving program and oversees the scholarship endowment program as well.

Kessler joined the staff in April 1984 as a bookkeeper in the Wildcat Club. In October 1985, she was promoted to Coordinator of the Wildcat Club. From 1991-1997, Judi was the Director of Priority Seating. In December 1997, as Director of Donor Relations and Priority Seating, her responsibilities were expanded to include overseeing the Wildcat Club priority seating program, the parking benefit program, and coordinating the post-season ticket allocation for UA Athletics. In October 2002, Kessler became an Assistant Athletic Director for Wildcat Club and Annual Giving. She oversaw the annual giving program, the gift club level benefit program and served as a development officer in helping to raise funds for Campaign Arizona for the Student-Athlete.

She was named an "Honorary Bobcat" by The University of Arizona in 1999 and is a UA Presidents Club Member. Kessler is also on the board of the Steven M. Gooter Foundation.

Kessler, a native of Tucson, received her B.A. in business economics, from University of California, Santa Barbara. Judi and her husband, Ron, have a son, Mitch, 20, who is a junior at the University of Arizona, and a daughter Melissa, 18, who is a freshman at the University of Arizona.

Tuesday, July 13
What: Away Game Ticket Orders Begin

Saturday, July 17
What: Season Ticket Holder Exclusive Early Purchase Window for Individual Game Tickets on Sale
Where: Arizonawildcats.com
When: Begins at 12:01 a.m.

July 19-23
What: Season Ticket Holder Exclusive Early Purchase Window for Individual Game Tickets on Sale
Where: Arizonawildcats.com
When: Begins at 9:00a.m.

Saturday, July 24
What: Flex Packs on Sale
Where: Arizonawildcats.com
When: Begins at 12:01 a.m.

Monday, July 26
What: Season Tailgating Pass Requests Begin. Game Day Grill Passes and Flex Packs on Sale.
Where: By Phone at (520) 621-CATS and at the McKale Ticket Office
When: Begins at 9:00 a.m.

Friday, August 6
What: Season Tickets, Parking Permits, Tailgate Permits, and Wildcat Club Benefits mailed.

Saturday, August 21
What: Individual Game Tickets on Sale
Where: Arizonawildcats.com
When: 12:01 a.m.

Saturday Aug. 21st
What: Fan Appreciation Day
Where: Arizona Stadium

Monday, August 23
What: Individual Game Tickets on Sale
Where: By Phone at (520) 621-CATS or at the McKale Ticket Office
When: 9:00 a.m.

Saturday Aug. 28th
What: Phoenix-area Kickoff Luncheon
Where: Scottsdale

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