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title: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Internal Operations
canonical_url: https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/schools/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university-118/departments/internal-operations-21
tags:
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Internal Operations
- DI
- Atlantic Coast
---

# Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Internal Operations

- **Location:** Blacksburg, Virginia
- **Division:** DI
- **Conference:** Atlantic Coast

## Current Staff

| Name | Title | Years in Dept |
|------|-------|---------------|
| [Bridget Brugger McSorley](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/Bridget-Brugger-McSorley-2101544373) | Executive Associate AD/Strategic Affairs | 11 |
| [John Ballein](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/John-Ballein-2101565425) | Executive Associate AD/Chief Operating Officer | 16 |
| [Chris Helms](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/Chris-Helms-2101552757) | Executive Associate AD/Sport Administration | 12 |
| [Kelli Buhrdorf](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/Kelli-Buhrdorf-2101620813) | Director, Donor Experience - Premium Seating and Stewardship | 3 |

## Department History

### Internal Operations 2025-2026

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| [Bridget Brugger McSorley](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/Bridget-Brugger-McSorley-2101544373) | Executive Associate AD/Strategic Affairs |
| [Chris Helms](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/Chris-Helms-2101552757) | Executive Associate AD/Sport Administration |
| [John Ballein](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/John-Ballein-2101565425) | Executive Associate AD/Chief Operating Officer |
| [Kelli Buhrdorf](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/Kelli-Buhrdorf-2101620813) | Director, Donor Experience - Premium Seating and Stewardship |

### Internal Operations 2024-2025

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| [Bridget Brugger McSorley](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/Bridget-Brugger-McSorley-2101544373) | Executive Associate AD/Strategic Affairs |
| [Chris Helms](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/Chris-Helms-2101552757) | Executive Associate AD/Sport Administration |
| [John Ballein](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/John-Ballein-2101565425) | Executive Associate AD/Chief Operating Officer |
| [Kelli Buhrdorf](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/Kelli-Buhrdorf-2101620813) | Associate Director of Donor Experience, Stewardship |

### Internal Operations 2023-2024

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| [Bridget Brugger McSorley](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/Bridget-Brugger-McSorley-2101544373) | Executive Associate AD/Strategic Affairs |
| [Chris Helms](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/Chris-Helms-2101552757) | Executive Associate AD/Sport Administration |
| [John Ballein](https://wi-jobs.demo.winad-hq.com/John-Ballein-2101565425) | Executive Associate AD/Chief Operating Officer |