Began at Illinois:

Chris Byron has been the Coordinator for Certification of Eligibility and Financial Aid since 2000.

Education:

Byron received his B.S. in Physical Education -Teaching Certificate in 1991 from Springfield College (Massachusetts). He also earned a Master's degree in Athletic Counseling in 1993 from Springfield College.

Responsibilities:

His responsibilities include administering, documenting and monitoring eligibility and financial aid for all varsity student-athletes within NCAA and Big Ten Conference rules.

Past Experience:
Prior to his arrival at Illinois, Byron was the Coordinator of Programs for Student-Athletes at Fairfield University. He also served as the Eligibility Coordinator and Academic Athletic Advisor at the University of Cincinnati. Byron started his career at the University of Kentucky as an Academic Counseling Intern in the athletic department and has worked with several teams at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Personal:

Chris and his wife, Ellen, have a son, and reside in Urbana. Byron ran cross country and track at his Alma Mater, Springfield College.

Updated October, 2020