Bill Kavan joined the ASU Foundation for A New American University in December 2011. His role as Vice President for Engagement and Outreach provides oversight for the foundation's scholarship advancement, donor relations, parent engagement, annual giving, and engagement development programs.
Prior to his appointment, Bill served as the Sr. Director of Development for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prior to joining ASU, Bill was vice president for the advancement business unit at SunGard Higher Education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from ASU and has been an active alumnus since graduating in 1992. Over the years, Kavan has served in many volunteer positions at ASU, including chairman of the board of the ASU Alumni Association, trustee of the ASU Foundation, University Club board member, ICA board member, Camp Tontozona board member, and founding member of the Devils' Pride Alumni Chapter. He also represented ASU in the Valley Leadership Institute and is an alum of Class 34. He serves on the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District VII Board of Directors. From Long Island, New York, Kavan is an avid hiker, traveler and art collector, as well as a volunteer at Hospice of the Valley’s New Song Center and president of the Theta Upsilon Literary Association.