Valparaiso University

Andrew Zappetillo was promoted to Director of Events and Facilities at Valpo in March 2024. 

Zappetillo has been a fixture in the department for over a decade. He first worked for Valpo Athletics in a part-time capacity from 2013-2022, building up considerable institutional knowledge. That knowledge continued to grow after he was hired in a full-time role as Assistant Director of Event Management and Facilities beginning in October 2022.

Zappetillo has helped the department host numerous conference championship events, including the Horizon League men’s basketball tournament that featured the memorable Ryan Broekhoff buzzer-beater in March 2013, his first year on the job. He also helped host the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) in March 2016 and has helped the ARC play host to multiple concerts. During his time on staff, Zappetillo has been part of renovations to Brown Field, the Valpo Softball Complex, Emory G. Bauer Field and the Athletics-Recreation Center in addition to the installation of Warren G. Hoger Track.