Western Illinois University Athletics

What is the Leatherneck Property Program?

Established in 2014, the Leatherneck Property Program provides rent-free housing to Western Illinois University Athletics coaches and staff members through generous donations by local property owners.

How does the Leatherneck Property Program benefit the Leathernecks?

The Leatherneck Property Program assists Western Illinois University Athletics with the recruitment and retention of quality coaches and staff members. Historically, it has been a very significant challenge to keep the best and brightest coaches/staff, and the Leatherneck Property Program aids Athletics in this effort. 

How does the Leatherneck Property Program benefit the donor?

Local market research indicates that in today's student housing market, vacancy is a reality that must be managed. One method for managing vacancy is a tax-deductible gift to Western Illinois University Athletics. Housing units will be recorded as a gift-in-kind to the Athletics Department recorded through the WIU Foundation. Your company will be featured in game programs and on GoLeathernecks.com as a member of both the Leatherneck Property Program and the Leatherneck Club.

How do I participate?

Contact Shelby Borchardt at 309-298-1190 or sb-borchardt@wiu.edu.