“The role of athletic director is crucial to the continued success of Marshall Athletics and our university community,” said Marshall University President Brad D. Smith. “We are committed to finding a bold, forward-thinking leader who will build on our proud traditions and drive us into the future with innovation and excellence.”
The university has appointed an 11-member search committee to oversee the process and advance a slate of finalists. Marshall University Chief of Staff Ginny Painter will chair the committee.
Search Committee Members:
- Jim Smith, Chair, Athletics Committee, Board of Governors
- Karen McComas, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs & Associate Provost/NCAA Faculty Academic Representative
- Juli Fulks, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
- Beatrice Crane-Banford, Senior Associate Director of Athletics
- Shawn Schulenberg, Chair, Faculty Senate
- Lacie Bittinger, Director of Student Services, Academic Advising Center, College of Business
- Marcie Simms, Vice President for Student Affairs
- Logan Osburn, Graduate Student/Former Student-Athlete (Football)
- Mark George, President, Quarterback Club
- Brandi Jacobs-Jones, Senior Vice President for Operations
- Ginny Painter, Chief of Staff (Chair)
CarrSports Consulting brings a wealth of experience, having provided executive search services exclusively to intercollegiate athletics since 1997. With a team composed of former Division I athletic directors, commissioners and coaches, the firm has led more than 130 successful searches.
Inquiries and nominations for the position should be directed to MarshallSearch@CarrSportsConsulting.com