Began at Illinois:
January 2023

Education:
Louthain is a graduate of Knox College and received a bachelor's degree in economics. He went on to earn a master's in sport management from Western Illinois.

Responsibilities:
As Illinois Athletics’ exclusive multimedia rightsholder, the Fighting Illini Sports Properties team manages all aspects of the rights relationship, providing corporate partners both traditional and new media opportunities such as venue signage; event sponsorships and promotion; corporate hospitality; radio and television; digital engagement and visibility via the official athletics website FightingIllini.com.

Past Experience:
Louthain joined the Fighting Illini Sports Properties team following his time as the Corportate Partnership Manager with the Indianapolis Colts from 2013-22. From 2010-13, Louthain was a General Manager at Learfield. He served as the Manager of Premium Seating with the Chicago White Sox on two occasions (1995-2000 and 2004-10) with a stop as the Western Golf Association from 2000-04 as the Sales and Marketing Director.

Personal:
Louthain grew up in Bushnell, Illinois, and is married to Denise Louthain. They have three children: Sophie, Brendan and Gavin.

Last updated June 2023