PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University Director of Athletics Pat Chun announced Monday that Pullman native Krista Rammelsberg has been named Director of Spokane Operations for the Cougar Athletic Fund. She begins her duties Aug. 22.
 
"We are excited to welcome Krista to the Cougar Family," said Chun. "She has strong ties to Washington State University Athletics and the Pac-12 Conference, is known as a strong fundraiser, and will be a tremendous asset to our efforts in the region. Krista is the ideal fit to oversee our Spokane operations."
 
In her role with the CAF, Rammelsberg will be responsible for development and engagement efforts in the greater Spokane/Northern Idaho areas, as well as California.  
 
"For a kid who grew up in Pullman, the opportunity to work in service for Cougar student-athletes and this community is a dream come true," said Rammelsberg. "I'm thrilled to be back in the crimson and gray."
 
Rammelsberg returns to the Cougar family after 12 years at the University of Washington where she most recently served as a Major Gift Officer for Husky Athletics.  She also held positions at Washington in the annual fund, stewardship and events. Prior to Washington, she worked in marketing and development at the University of New Mexico.
 
Rammelsberg holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Gonzaga University.  She and her fiancé, Scott O'Brien, reside in Spokane. She is also a proud alum of the Pullman School District, having graduated from Pullman High School, Lincoln Middle School and Franklin Elementary School. She also refers to Cougar basketball as her first true love.