Bio

Gary Plunkett joined Chaffey College on November 17, 2025 as Dean of Health & Wellness and Athletic Director. He has worked in higher education and college/university athletics throughout his entire professional career. This is his second stint at Chaffey College, having previously served as Head Women's Basketball Coach. Below is an brief resume.

Professional Experience

• Chaffey College (2025 - present): Dean, Health & Wellness/Athletic Director
• College of the Desert (2014-2025): Director of Kinesiology & Athletics (8 yrs); Dean of Health Sciences & Education (4 yrs)
• Chaffey College (2005-2014): Head Women’s Basketball Coach/Professional Expert; Kinesiology Adjunct Faculty
• CSU Dominguez Hills (2004-2005): Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach; Physical Education Adjunct Faculty
• CSU Los Angeles (2000-2004): Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (2 yrs); Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach (2 yrs); Kinesiology Instructor
• CSU Dominguez Hills (1995-2000): Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach (3 yrs); Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant Coach (2 yrs)
• 3C2A Experience Highlights (2005-2025): IEAC Inaugural President; 3C2A Management Counsel; SCFA Competition Committee; CCCADA Executive Board; CCCWBCA Executive Board; and more!

Education

• M.S., Kinesiology (Exercise Science) – CSU Long Beach
• B.S., Geology, Minor in Physical Education/Coaching – CSU Dominguez Hills