Louis A Pullano

Louis.Pullano@jwu.edu

Biography and Expertise

As an Associate Professor in the Department of Sports, Entertainment, Event – Management, Professor Pullano specializes in Organization Behavior and Team Culture Development, Research Methodology, Athletics Coaching and Administration, Facilities Operations and Ticketing, Event Management, Fitness and Wellness, Negotiations and Contracts and Recreation Operations.
As a lifelong resident of Cranston, Rhode Island, Professor Pullano joined the faculty at JWU in the fall of 2009. Prior to joining JWU, he was the Associate Vice President for Athletics and Enrollment Management at the Community College of Rhode Island. Pullano brings with him over 37 years’ experience in Secondary and Higher Education, assuming roles in Student Services Administration, Athletics Administration, Coaching and Chairing the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Pullano is a State Certified Master Teacher.
As an active member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Professor Pullano served on the organization’s Executive Board as well as being elected President of the National Alliance of Two Year College Athletics Administrators (NATYCAA). His involvement included convention planning, seminar development and presentations, marketing, leadership and championship tournament operations. Pullano acted as Project Administrator for the NCAA National Youth Sports Program which received NCAA national recognition as a “Program of Excellence.”
Professor Pullano has long been a committed advocate for Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Athletics. As a coach, administrator and adviser, He has long been involved with Local and State communities and organizations including the Rhode Island Interscholastic League and the Rhode Island Sports Council, while working closely with many government and private agencies such as the Providence /Warwick Convention Bureau and the Rhode Island State Police.
At the University of Rhode Island, Pullano earned his Master’s Degree in Physical Education and Athletics Administration as well as his Bachelor of Science Degree. He also participated as a varsity student athlete at the University of Rhode Island in the sport of baseball where he was also named team Captain.
Professor Pullano has been inducted into the Community College of Rhode Island Athletics Hall of Fame, the Rhode Island Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame, the Cranston Western Little League Hall of Fame, the Rhode Island Sons of Italy Hall of Fame and the Community College of Rhode Island Alumni Society of the Knights. Pullano was selected “2011-12 Teacher of the Year” by the students of the Hospitality College and “Faculty of the Year” by his Hospitality Faculty Colleagues in 2012-2013.
Professor Pullano is married to Linda Kavanagh and is the proud father of two married sons, Michael and Scott and proud grandfather of four grandchildren Luca, Viviana Rose, William and Clara.

Education

MS
University of Rhode Island

BS
University of Rhode Island

Associate of Arts Degree
Rhode Island Junior College (currently the Community College of Rhode Island)