Jack Roach - Director, Events and Operations - Staff Directory

Staff Directory

Jack Roach

Title:
Director, Events and Operations
Email:
Phone:
724-814-2025

Jack Roach joined the University of Pittsburgh Department of Athletics in May of 2018 as the Interim Director of Camps and Clinics. Roach served as the primary contact for scheduling and organizing summer camps for all athletic teams in the department. Subsequently, Roach joined the Facilities and Operations team as Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations in the fall of 2018.

During his time in the Facilities and Operations department, Roach has created and implemented the external rental process for all Pitt Athletics facilities. As gameday operations manager for women’s soccer and swimming and diving, he manages and coordinates with officials, visiting teams and other internal departments. Roach played an integral part in the rebranding of Trees Pool.

Roach serves as the spokesperson for Pitt Athletics on the ACC Sustainability Committee and attended the inaugural ACC Sustainability meeting held at NC State in the summer of 2019.

Prior to his current role, Roach served as an intern in the Panthers’ media relations department for the spring 2018 semester. During his internship, he served as an assistant sports information director for the Pitt women’s tennis team. Additionally, he worked closely with Pitt’s baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, softball, football and wrestling programs as a part of the media relations department.

A 2018 graduate of Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor of Science in sports management and a minor in communication, Roach served as head manager for the men’s basketball program under coach Kevin Reynolds. During his four years as head manager at SRU, Jack was an integral part in all basketball operations.

A Pittsburgh, native, Roach resides in Wexford.

Beyond the Bio
Favorite sports moment at Pitt?
The Pitt Special, being at Heinz Field with my older brother and watching the Panthers upset No. 15 UCF.

What is your favorite aspect of working in Pitt’s Athletic Department?
My favorite aspect of working in Pitt’s Athletic Department is the people I get to work with on a daily basis. When I come to work it feels like I am coming to my second family where everyone is kind and caring.

Favorite place on the University of Pittsburgh Campus?
The Cathedral of Learning. Driving into the city, seeing the iconic Cathedral of Learning and all its history solidifies the centerpiece of the University.

Favorite quote?
“The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win.”- Kobe Bryant. This quote is meaningful because growing up I admired Kobe and the determination and passion he had for basketball. His unrelenting drive to never give up encourages me to push myself and overcome challenges.