Walter Boyle begins his 30th year at the University of Rhode Island in 2008 and seventh as Assistant Director, Operations. He handles all aspects of game operations, including its annual budget, hiring and training event staff personnel, and as a liaison between all ancillary agencies (police, fire, etc.) as well as lands & grounds crews.

Boyle arrived at URI in 1978 as Assistant Director of Athletics, Tickets & Promotions, where he handled all aspects of tickets for events as well as special promotions and marketing venues. In 1991, he was also placed in charge of the University's Athletic Volunteerism Program.

A 1970 graduate of Providence College, Boyle was an administrative assistant to the executive director and box office supervisor at the Providence Civic Center for six years. With a Bachelor of Arts in English, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, graduating the PC ROTC program. He rose to the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Field Artillery Officer.

Active in student affairs at Providence, Boyle was elected to 'Who's Who' and the 'National Student Register' as an undergraduate. As a senior, he served as Vice President of the Student Congress. He is currently a member and past officer of the Narragansett Lions Club and is a member of the Board of Canvassers for the town of Narragansett.

Boyle and his wife, Janet, were married in 1983 and reside in Narragansett. The couple has two children - Peter (23) and Karen (21).

(updated 6/20/08)