Arriving at McMaster in 1984 as the women’s volleyball coach, Thérèse Quigley assumed the position of Director of Athletics and Recreation in 1990. She worked tirelessly to achieve her vision for McMaster Athletics until 2009. During her 19-year tenure as Director, the McMaster Athletic and Recreation Department completely transformed with regard to athletic facilities and programs, establishing the university as one of the most progressive in Canada. By forging and cultivating relationships both on-campus and in the greater Hamilton community, Quigley was able to build a lasting legacy that included the building of the Ron Joyce Stadium, the state-of-the-art David Braley Athletic Centre and Sport Medicine Clinic, Alumni Field, the Alpine Tower, and major renovations to the Ivor Wynne Centre. Quigley achieved one of the highest accolades in the industry and was recognized by her peers as the International Athletic Director of the Year in 2002-03.