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Courtney Surls was named vice president for development in December 2008, having served in that capacity on an interim basis since July 1.
As the university’s lead development professional, Surls oversees development operations and directs USC’s relations with the philanthropic communities, including prominent individual supporters, charitable foundations, corporate donors and alumni. She reports directly to the president and works closely with the provost and the deans in developing plans and infrastructure to support the university’s development ambitions.
Surls joined USC in 2004 as senior associate dean for external relations at the USC Marshall School of Business, where she has led a 25-person staff of development professionals in major gift, annual fund, corporate relations, alumni affairs and campaign service units. She also has been responsible for overseeing the upcoming launch of a new fund-raising campaign for the school. She continues to oversee these programs during her interim appointment.
Previously, Surls served as director of development for Loyola Marymount University’s College of Business Administration, and as development director for St. Bernard High School in Playa del Rey.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Iowa State University and a master’s in educational administration from Loyola Marymount.
Senior Staff
Pete Lasher
Associate Senior Vice President
University Advancement
Thom Rhue
Associate Senior Vice President
University Advancement
James Rawitsch
Assistant Vice President
University Advancement
last updated 10/21/09
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