Welcome to new executive director of development

The College of Education welcomes Travis Stoutenborough in his new role as Executive Director of Development (effective July 1, 2026).

Purdue alumnus Stoutenborough (BS Health Ed & Phys Ed ’06) also serves as the executive director to help raise support for a portfolio of national security and defense initiatives across Purdue.

“Over the past 20 years, I have had the honor of serving Purdue University and its loyal supporters across multiple disciplines,” Stoutenborough said. “I began my career in fundraising with the College of Health and Human Sciences and then moved to the College of Engineering. Now I’m excited to work with the College of Education in addition to connecting alumni and friends with other university-wide priorities.”

“We are thrilled to have Travis as our new executive director of development,” said Wayne E. Wright, associate dean for research, graduate programs and faculty development. “He brings over two decades of development experience into the College of Education and has a true passion for supporting the important work we do in preparing future teachers, education leaders, and researchers.”

Stoutenborough succeeds Aaron Kosdrosky, the College’s former senior director of development.

He lives in West Lafayette with his wife, Abbey (also a Boilermaker), and their three children. When the weather is fair they enjoy camping at one of the local state parks, or if the weather is unfavorable they may be on a Royal Caribbean Cruise. He serves on the Board of Directors for a nonprofit organization called DADCAMP which provides unique weekend experiences for fathers and their kids to help build better dads and families.

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