Avery is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s, Herbert College of Agriculture. He began his career at UT in 2013 with the College of Arts and Sciences as a Development Assistant. In 2015, Avery joined the Office of Stewardship and Donor Relations as the Assistant Director of Stewardship.

While learning the operations from the ground up, he takes a great interest in endowment reporting for donors. He has a keen concern for seeking out accurate information for donors. Avery works closely with many units across campus to ensure hundreds of endowments are utilized in a timely manner in accordance with donor intent.

Avery has experience stewarding a variety of campaigns, from annual giving to billion donor campaigns. This experience is one he enjoys to share with others at any opportunity. Most notably with the Association of Donor Relations Professionals.