Ries Wynn- Foster

Ries Wynn-Foster currently serves as the Director of Student Athlete Success and Support at Western Illinois University, a position held since August 2019, also previously fulfilling roles as Associate Director for Recruitment & Outreach, Assistant for the Director of Athletics, and Graduate Assistant for Athletics & Student-Athlete Support. Additionally, Ries was involved as the WIU Men's Basketball Manager and served as a Peer Mentor, guiding college freshmen in essential life and career skills. Education includes a Master's degree in Sports Management and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication and Media Studies, both from Western Illinois University. Outside of education, Ries worked as a Beer Tender at Forgottonia Brewing from January 2021 to January 2025.