Lewis University Athletics

Joe Falese began his journey at Lewis in 1974 as a student and a member of the baseball team.  Falese began working at Lewis on January 2, 1979, where he worked in various positions for 42 years. He started as the Director of Student Life and Housing, where he was until 1982 before moving on to Assistant Dean of Students and then eventually becoming the Dean of Students where began the oversight of athletics in 1985.  Falese was named Vice President for Student Affairs in 1989 and continued the oversight of athletics. In 2010, Falese was awarded the Distinguished LaSallian Educator Award. In 2019, Falese became a senior gift officer in the university advancement office which helped with the Lewis Flyers Golf Outing and other events to enhance alumni engagement before retirement in 2021. Joe had opportunity to witness and help shape the growth of the Lewis Athletic program, as well as the high level of success achieved by the Flyers in the classroom and on the field of play, has been a source of tremendous pride and passion for him as a double alum. Joe is married to Kristen, the couple have two daughters Elena and Maria as well as five grandchildren, Lily, Mila, Mackena, Elsie and Luciana.