Dave was one of the more active members of our class and helped make our Sexton reunions happen. During those years, he and his wife also welcomed their three sons into the world. We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. He loves and understands athletics and what makes it go; the people, the facilities, and the energy that is necessary to have a program continue at a high level.''. For more than five years, Dave Heeke has been a remarkable leader and ambassador for Arizona Athletics and the University of Arizona as a whole, Robbins said in a statement. East Lansing David Wood Heeke, D.D.S., age 76, died January 29, 2014. The Chicago Grein family have heavy hearts at this time. As a long time patient I will miss him too. University of Arizona athletics director Dave Heeke talks to the media during half time during a college basketball game between the Washington State Cougars and the Arizona Wildcats on February . But that window could be closed now. The 48-year-old former Connecticut tennis player, who has his masters in sports administration and facility management from Ohio University, helped secure major gifts for the expansion of Spartan Stadiums west side tower and suites. With sympathy, Kevin and Libbi Christman and Alayna and Kyle Todnem. He served honorably in the US Army as a Captain in the 88th Medical Detachment in Germany. Yes, he is very serious and straightforward, but he has the biggest heart.. While there, he led fundraising efforts for $22 million in renovations to the college's basketball arena and fitness center and oversaw the planning and design of a $6 million lacrosse and soccer stadium, as well as $10 million in other facilities renovations. We are saddened to hear of the loss of a great man who was a fixture in a hockey rink for many years. I've always been impressed with his ability to communicate ideas, energy and excitement to people. The 50-year-old is a Lansing native, played football for former athletic director George Perles, spent three years in the NFL and worked for MSU police for 13 years (rising to lieutenant) before joining the athletic department in 2010. That's where he and his brother cut their competitive teeth on the ice as hockey players, while their two sisters competed in figure skating. Theyre great young men. I'm so very upset to hear of this today.He was my favorite dentist, even after retirementsaw me through difficult times with dental work.I loved him, always will!!! Dave Heeke has been granted an extension. Heeke Named UA Vice President for Athletics - University of Arizona News
