University of Delaware Athletics
Hall of Fame
Sylvester "Vest" Johnson
- Induction:
- 2019
- Class:
- 1975
SYLVESTER “VEST” JOHNSON
Assistant to the Director for Promotions & Sales (1975-89)
Assistant AD for Sales & Events (1989-92)
Bob Carpenter Center Associate Director for Operations (1992-2016)
During a nearly five-decade career of service, few have matched the positive impact that Sylvester “Vest” Johnson had on Delaware Athletics.
In various roles, as a fixture both behind the scenes and working closely with fans and patrons on game days and events, and with coaches, staff, and student-athletes, Vest was one of the most recognized faces in UD Athletics and a mentor to many.
A 1975 UD graduate, the Milford, Del. native worked closely with UD Hall of Famer Scotty Duncan in the areas of promotions, sales, and event management in 1976-91 before assuming daily operations of the newly-built Bob Carpenter Center in 1992.
He helped shape the facility into one of the finest venues in the region, building a large network of employees – many of them students - and developing a life-long connection to hundreds as a mentor and advocate.
For much of his 40-plus years at UD, he was a leader of football game day operations at Delaware Stadium, and in his role with the BCC, he oversaw maintenance of the facility and ensured a safe environment for fans, participants, and employees for countless events.
Assistant to the Director for Promotions & Sales (1975-89)
Assistant AD for Sales & Events (1989-92)
Bob Carpenter Center Associate Director for Operations (1992-2016)
During a nearly five-decade career of service, few have matched the positive impact that Sylvester “Vest” Johnson had on Delaware Athletics.
In various roles, as a fixture both behind the scenes and working closely with fans and patrons on game days and events, and with coaches, staff, and student-athletes, Vest was one of the most recognized faces in UD Athletics and a mentor to many.
A 1975 UD graduate, the Milford, Del. native worked closely with UD Hall of Famer Scotty Duncan in the areas of promotions, sales, and event management in 1976-91 before assuming daily operations of the newly-built Bob Carpenter Center in 1992.
He helped shape the facility into one of the finest venues in the region, building a large network of employees – many of them students - and developing a life-long connection to hundreds as a mentor and advocate.
For much of his 40-plus years at UD, he was a leader of football game day operations at Delaware Stadium, and in his role with the BCC, he oversaw maintenance of the facility and ensured a safe environment for fans, participants, and employees for countless events.
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