DePaul University Athletics
Dr. Jill Hollembeak, Brett Sible, Hayden Blair and Taylor Stapleton (left to right) attend an Executives' Club of Chicago event in Oct. 2026
11/11/2026 10:00:00 AM | ATHLETICS, EXTERNAL OUTREACH
CHICAGO – Taylor Stapleton, associate vice president and deputy athletics director at DePaul University, has been named to the Board of Advisors of The Executives' Club of Chicago, one of America's leading leadership platforms connecting and developing the people shaping the future of business.
Founded in 1911, the Executives' Club brings together leaders across business, civic and academic communities to exchange ideas, build meaningful connections, and develop the capabilities to lead what's next. Through its integrated platform of insight, learning, and community, the Club prepares leaders to think bigger, lead stronger, and deliver greater impact.
Stapleton joins a Board of Advisors that includes senior leaders from Google, Hyatt, Northern Trust, Bank of America, CDW, Wintrust Financial Corporation, and Chicago Innovation, among others. Together, they bring diverse perspectives, expertise, and relationships that support the Club's mission and continued evolution as a leadership platform.
"Taylor brings a unique combination of strategic thinking, relationship-building, and a genuine commitment to advancing Chicago's leadership and business community," said Dorri McWhorter, President & CEO, Executives' Club. "DePaul has been a terrific partner in bringing together leaders at the intersection of business, sports, and higher education — industries that have more in common than we might think. As we continue to expand how we connect, develop, and advance leaders, Taylor's perspective and DePaul's commitment to developing talent will be valuable additions to our Board of Advisors."
DePaul Athletics has been an engaged member of the Executives' Club, often supporting programming built around the intersection of business and sports, a space the Club continues to explore with a Board of Directors that includes Chicago Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts and Chicago Sky Co-Owner and Operating Chairwoman Nadia Rawlinson. Stapleton's appointment extends that relationship and gives the department a seat among the business leaders shaping the city.
"Taylor has built real relationships across this city, and the Executives' Club is one of the most important rooms in Chicago for doing exactly that," said DeWayne Peevy, DePaul's senior vice president and director of athletics. "Having DePaul Athletics represented on its Board of Advisors strengthens our connection to the business community we partner with every day, and it says a lot about the respect Taylor has earned well beyond our department."
"The Executives' Club is where I have grown my network and grown professionally, and so much of that comes from the people Dorri and her team bring into the room," said Stapleton. "It has been great getting to know Dorri, and I want to thank her for this opportunity. I look forward to working alongside her in this capacity and helping the Club keep doing what it does best: connecting Chicago's leaders and helping them grow."
Stapleton, who joined DePaul in 2020, oversees the department's business and external operations, including financial operations, capital planning, ticketing and data strategy, corporate partnerships, NIL strategy, merchandise and licensing and brand development. He serves as a liaison to DePaul's Board of Trustees and the BIG EAST Conference, chairs the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Tennis Committee, and earlier this year was named to the GSV Sports Leadership Council and Silver Waves Media's Top 100 Future Athletics Directors.
ABOUT DEPAUL ATHLETICS
DePaul's 15 intercollegiate athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I, BIG EAST Conference. DePaul University began sponsoring athletics teams in the early 1900's, with intercollegiate athletics coming to fruition in the 1920's. Legendary coach Ray Meyer helped put DePaul on the map in the 1970s as the men's basketball program elevated the university to national prominence. Through a bold new vision for the future, DePaul Athletics aims to become the premier program in the BIG EAST Conference by winning championships with integrity, building champion students through education and intentional development, and serving as a visible ambassador for DePaul University and the Chicago community. DePaul Athletics has a storied tradition and is uniquely positioned to support the university's mission and commitment to academic excellence, real-world experience, community engagement, and systemic change. Further, the department is steadfast in its commitment to grow the university's national exposure and enrollment through athletics. Visit DePaulBlueDemons.com to learn more.
ABOUT THE EXECUTIVES' CLUB OF CHICAGO
As the region's premier leadership organization, the Executives' Club of Chicago connects and ignites leaders to advance business and humanity. For more than a century, the Club has served as a platform and resource for executives who want to build what's next, make their mark, and move the world forward. For more information, visit executivesclub.org.
Founded in 1911, the Executives' Club brings together leaders across business, civic and academic communities to exchange ideas, build meaningful connections, and develop the capabilities to lead what's next. Through its integrated platform of insight, learning, and community, the Club prepares leaders to think bigger, lead stronger, and deliver greater impact.
Stapleton joins a Board of Advisors that includes senior leaders from Google, Hyatt, Northern Trust, Bank of America, CDW, Wintrust Financial Corporation, and Chicago Innovation, among others. Together, they bring diverse perspectives, expertise, and relationships that support the Club's mission and continued evolution as a leadership platform.
"Taylor brings a unique combination of strategic thinking, relationship-building, and a genuine commitment to advancing Chicago's leadership and business community," said Dorri McWhorter, President & CEO, Executives' Club. "DePaul has been a terrific partner in bringing together leaders at the intersection of business, sports, and higher education — industries that have more in common than we might think. As we continue to expand how we connect, develop, and advance leaders, Taylor's perspective and DePaul's commitment to developing talent will be valuable additions to our Board of Advisors."
DePaul Athletics has been an engaged member of the Executives' Club, often supporting programming built around the intersection of business and sports, a space the Club continues to explore with a Board of Directors that includes Chicago Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts and Chicago Sky Co-Owner and Operating Chairwoman Nadia Rawlinson. Stapleton's appointment extends that relationship and gives the department a seat among the business leaders shaping the city.
"Taylor has built real relationships across this city, and the Executives' Club is one of the most important rooms in Chicago for doing exactly that," said DeWayne Peevy, DePaul's senior vice president and director of athletics. "Having DePaul Athletics represented on its Board of Advisors strengthens our connection to the business community we partner with every day, and it says a lot about the respect Taylor has earned well beyond our department."
"The Executives' Club is where I have grown my network and grown professionally, and so much of that comes from the people Dorri and her team bring into the room," said Stapleton. "It has been great getting to know Dorri, and I want to thank her for this opportunity. I look forward to working alongside her in this capacity and helping the Club keep doing what it does best: connecting Chicago's leaders and helping them grow."
Stapleton, who joined DePaul in 2020, oversees the department's business and external operations, including financial operations, capital planning, ticketing and data strategy, corporate partnerships, NIL strategy, merchandise and licensing and brand development. He serves as a liaison to DePaul's Board of Trustees and the BIG EAST Conference, chairs the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Tennis Committee, and earlier this year was named to the GSV Sports Leadership Council and Silver Waves Media's Top 100 Future Athletics Directors.
ABOUT DEPAUL ATHLETICS
DePaul's 15 intercollegiate athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I, BIG EAST Conference. DePaul University began sponsoring athletics teams in the early 1900's, with intercollegiate athletics coming to fruition in the 1920's. Legendary coach Ray Meyer helped put DePaul on the map in the 1970s as the men's basketball program elevated the university to national prominence. Through a bold new vision for the future, DePaul Athletics aims to become the premier program in the BIG EAST Conference by winning championships with integrity, building champion students through education and intentional development, and serving as a visible ambassador for DePaul University and the Chicago community. DePaul Athletics has a storied tradition and is uniquely positioned to support the university's mission and commitment to academic excellence, real-world experience, community engagement, and systemic change. Further, the department is steadfast in its commitment to grow the university's national exposure and enrollment through athletics. Visit DePaulBlueDemons.com to learn more.
ABOUT THE EXECUTIVES' CLUB OF CHICAGO
As the region's premier leadership organization, the Executives' Club of Chicago connects and ignites leaders to advance business and humanity. For more than a century, the Club has served as a platform and resource for executives who want to build what's next, make their mark, and move the world forward. For more information, visit executivesclub.org.
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