JP Gourley joined the Bulldogs in April of 2025 as a student intern that worked with football operations, creative media, recruiting and scouting. He was hired as the Assistant Director of Football Operations at Butler following graduation in August of 2025.
Gourley earned his degree in Strategic Communication with a minor in Organizational Communication from Butler University. He graduated from Loyola Academy (IL) in 2020. While at Loyola, Gourley was part of a football program that made four straight IHSA playoff appearances, including a Class 8A State Championship in 2018 and back-to-back runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2017.
Additional professional experience includes working the Indianapolis 500, the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, and the NCAA Final Four.
