The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
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Collat Family Contributes to Bartow Arena Renovation Project
11/6/2025 12:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball
BIRMINGHAM - The UAB Department of Athletics has announced that the Collat family has made a commitment of $250,000 in support of the Bartow Arena renovation project.
"Our family believes in UAB and believes it's important to support the largest employer in our state. We believe in students having a complete experience, both academically and socially. Athletics is a key component to that, and to be successful, it has to be supported," Nancy Collat Goedecke said. "We are excited about the progress that's been made to enhance our athletics profile over the last ten years, and while there is still much to be done, renovating Bartow Arena is an important step."
Nancy Collat Goedecke took over Mayer Electric Supply Company, Inc. in 2008 from her father Charles Collat, Sr. who had grown the company to one of Birmingham's largest privately held corporations. The Collat family's success in business is only matched by their commitment to improving both UAB and Birmingham. The Collat and Goedecke families have a long-standing tradition of service to the Birmingham community, and their impact has been consistently demonstrated as volunteers, mentors and donors.
The Collat family has invested in programs at UAB through corporate and personal support for many years. In 2013, Charles and Patsy Collat made a transformational gift to UAB's School of Business which established the first named school at UAB. The Collat family also made a lead gift towards the return of UAB Football, Bowling and Rifle.
"We are very grateful to the Collat family for their transformational impact on UAB and UAB Athletics," said Director of Athletics Mark Ingram. "Their investment in the Bartow Arena project will raise the profile of UAB and the Birmingham community for years to come. We appreciate their continued belief in impacting the lives of students and student-athletes here at UAB."
The $14.6 million Bartow Arena renovation project is intended to feature four main components:
Nancy Collat Goedecke took over Mayer Electric Supply Company, Inc. in 2008 from her father Charles Collat, Sr. who had grown the company to one of Birmingham's largest privately held corporations. The Collat family's success in business is only matched by their commitment to improving both UAB and Birmingham. The Collat and Goedecke families have a long-standing tradition of service to the Birmingham community, and their impact has been consistently demonstrated as volunteers, mentors and donors.
The Collat family has invested in programs at UAB through corporate and personal support for many years. In 2013, Charles and Patsy Collat made a transformational gift to UAB's School of Business which established the first named school at UAB. The Collat family also made a lead gift towards the return of UAB Football, Bowling and Rifle.
"We are very grateful to the Collat family for their transformational impact on UAB and UAB Athletics," said Director of Athletics Mark Ingram. "Their investment in the Bartow Arena project will raise the profile of UAB and the Birmingham community for years to come. We appreciate their continued belief in impacting the lives of students and student-athletes here at UAB."
The $14.6 million Bartow Arena renovation project is intended to feature four main components:
- Entrance lobby expansion
- Club-level lounge and club-level seating for enhanced viewing experience
- Replacement of lower bowl retractable seating to elevate fan experience
- Concourse improvements including lighting and updated restrooms
Pending UAB Athletics reaching fundraising goals and additional UA System Board of Trustee approvals, the project is anticipated to break ground following the completion of UAB's Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies.
Additionally, the UAB Department of Athletics recently unveiled season ticket pricing and allocation details to provide Blazer fans and the Birmingham community with the best opportunity to build their priority leading into the newly renovated Bartow Arena in advance of the 2026-27 season.UAB men's basketball season tickets are still on sale for the 2025-26 season, and fans can continue to build their priority leading into the 2026-27 basketball priority allocation process by joining Blazer Boosters. For more information, contact the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1, or click here.
For more information, or to pledge your support to the Bartow Arena renovation project, call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969.
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