Jay Endicott named Major Gift Officer in the Office of Advancement and Communications

Vice President for Advancement and Communications Jay Mansur is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Endicott to the position of Major Gift Officer in the Office of Advancement and Communicationson the Wilmore campus.

The Major Gift Officer will be responsible for managing and cultivating a list of major donors, corporate and private foundations, and prospects to increase financial support of the Seminary. This includes implementing the introduction, involvement, invitation and inspiration phases of the Advancement Relationship Management Strategy.

Jay began working in the Information Technology department at Asbury Seminary in 1994 as the Micro-computer Coordinator.  Since that time he has served as the Director of Computer Support and most recently as the Director of Faculty Info Commons.  He has also served on the Technology in Theology Steering Committee associated with the Association of Theological Schools and was recently published in the Fall 2009 issue of Colloquy.   Before coming to Asbury Theological Seminary Jay toured with the international educational group, Up With People, and also worked in Omaha as a sales representative.  He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from DePauw University, a Master of Science in Information Communication Science from Ball State University and a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary. 

Jay and his wife, Christine, have three children; Noel, Quinn and Rachel. They reside in Nicholasville, Kentucky, and are members of Wilmore United Methodist Church where he currently serves as SPRC chair.  Jay is originally from Seymour, Indiana.