Meet the Team

Johnny is a 2x first team all-American football player selected in the 2018 NFL draft and is entering into a 5th NFL season. Johnny is the all time leading punter in University of Florida and SEC history, in multiple categories. Johnny’s passion for philanthropic endeavors began in his time at the University of Florida where he has since graduated with two degrees including a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications and a Master of Business Administration. Johnny spent his free time at Florida filling multiple roles as: student government treasurer, football team captain, SEC community service team chair, 5x SEC academic honor roll member, Florida Blue Key member, Student Athlete Advisory Committee chair, and many more. Johnny now dedicates his platform to support pediatric oncology through facility renovations and patient treatment sponsorships.

Johnny Townsend

Executive Director

Jacob Poulalion

Director of Development

Jacob is a double Gator graduate with experience working at the University of Florida and is actively involved with Gainesville nonprofits and small businesses. Jacob brings valuable experience from his years of service on the board of the Climb for Cancer Foundation, which also directly supports UF Health oncology patients, families and caregivers. Jacob worked at UF’s Center for Outdoor Recreation and Education where he was a lead outdoor adventure guide and Graduate Assistant for the program. Jacob also served on the RecSports Board of Directors to advise on large scale capital projects, program budget approval, and strategic initiatives. Jacob now works in business development at KPMG, one of the world’s leading accounting and consulting firms. Jacob is dedicated to using his experiences to benefit the foundation by fostering meaningful corporate connections, curating exceptional events and engaging support from the unparalleled network of UF and UF Health supporters.

Sponsors

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