Bert Henderson Last College: Mars Hill College '78 Position: IPTAY Executive Director E-mail Address: berthso@clemson.edu

Bert Henderson's Clemson career began in 1978 as an athletic trainer. Throughout his time at Clemson, he has become comfortable in any situation, whether it is wrapping ankles, or raising money for IPTAY. Before officially beginning his administrative career, Henderson served as a trainer on the 1981 National Championship team.

His administrative tenure at Clemson began when he served as business manager and trainer for Bill Foster's basketball teams (1982-1984). His duties included the team's travel arrangements and special needs. In 1984, he moved to Clemson's Alumni Center as a field agent. While there, he set up visiting team headquarters, and managed Clemson Alumni and Clemson Club meetings. In addition, he initiated the umbrella structure for which all alumni and athletic activities take place. In 1985, he became IPTAY's first Associate Executive Director.

In 2004, Henderson became IPTAY's Executive Director. He provided new opportunities with IPTAY's annual giving levels, establishing the Heisman level at $10,000 annually and securing 100 donors in the first year of 2005. Later he established the McFadden level, $5,600 annually, and the Howard level, $2,100 annually, to allow donors to move up from within, while helping the growth of IPTAY.

Henderson enhanced and developed the bar code data system for IPTAY, restructured the priority points system in 2001, and helped the technical communication of the database. He has secured numerous naming opportunities and endowments. Dean and Ann Coleman honored him in 2001 when they endowed a trainer's position in his name.

His current duties at IPTAY include overseeing day-to-day activities and the execution of strategic plans set forth by the IPTAY Board of Directors and Clemson University Athletic Department. Moreover, Henderson coordinates The Orange and White, IPTAY's official publication, and now advises the IPTAY Collegiate Club for students, and the Tiger Cub Club and CATS programs. His involvement with the Collegiate Club, which now has over 5,000 student members, dates back to its inception. Henderson is a member of the university's development staff where his role includes coordinating athletic and university fundraising efforts. He provides leadership in memberships, planned giving, real estate, and trust funds.

Henderson graduated from Mars Hill College in 1978 with a bachelor's degree in physical education and health. He earned a master's of education in administration and supervision from Clemson in 1980. Henderson served as an instructor in the education department for 12 years. He was also a co-host of the Tiger Tailgate Show for four years. He is professionally associated with the National Society of Fundraising Executives, Tiger Brotherhood, and is a South Carolina State Constable. He is married to Lee Ann Hudson and they have two daughters, Amy Lee and Kimberly, who both currently attend Clemson.