Mr. Gary R. Massa

Gary Massa, Vice President for University Relations, serves on the President's Senior Leadership Cabinet. He is responsible for all phases of Xavier's Development and Alumni Relations efforts including the Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Estate Giving and all aspects of campaign programming as well as Xavier's network of Alumni Chapters. Massa, a two-time Xavier graduate (BSBA, MBA), joined Xavier in June 1999, after 17 successful years in the corporate world. During his tenure, his office has conducted three successful campaigns raising more than $875M, nearly 95% of what has been raised in the history of the University. The Annual Fund has more than tripled and estate giving to the University has quadrupled. His University Relations office has been recognized multiple times with a national honor from CASE (Council For Advancement and Support of Education) for overall performance for advancement. He was awarded the Reverend Barry McGannon S.J. Award, JAA’s (Jesuit Advancement Association) highest honor for leadership and outstanding service to the Jesuit Network and Xavier in 2023. A former Xavier Musketeer basketball co-captain, MVP and member of the 1,000 Point Club, Massa served as color commentator for Xavier basketball on TV for 10 seasons. Massa is also active in the community serving on the Boards of St. Mary’s Seminary and Xavier's Center for Catholic Education. A Cincinnati native, Massa lives in Anderson Township with his wife, Mary. They have four children, Luke, Katie, Kristen and Lauren and five grandchildren, Brooks, Jackson, Ava, Will and Lainey.