University of Nevada Athletics

Jeff Brinkley joined Nevada Athletics in October of 2024 as an Assistant Athletics Director for Major Gifts.

Prior to his time in the high desert, Jeff spent five years at the University of Oklahoma. During his time at OU he served two years in the development office and played a pivotal role in the completion of the $47 million ‘Love’s Field’ project. He also spent time in the ticket office and served two years as a Graduate Assistant in Student-Athlete Development, preparing student-athletes for life after college. 

A graduate of Fort Lewis College, Jeff started on the offensive line for the Skyhawks football team where he earned all-conference accolades for performance on the field and first-team all-conference recognition for academic excellence. He would later earn a master’s degree in education with a concentration in athletic administration while on staff at Oklahoma.

Native to Livermore, California, Jeff, his wife Madalyn, their daughter Addison, and dog Gemma now call Reno home.