Wisconsin Forms Search Committee for New Athletic Director
Badgers tab Colts GM, NBA All-Star for AD search
Espn
Image: Espn
The University of Wisconsin has formed a nine-person search committee to find its next athletic director, featuring Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard and NBA All-Star Michael Finley. The committee is chaired by Lauren Bishop and is tasked with selecting a successor to Chris McIntosh, who recently stepped down.
- 01Chris Ballard, GM of the Indianapolis Colts, is part of the search committee.
- 02Michael Finley, two-time NBA All-Star, also joins the committee.
- 03The committee is chaired by Lauren Bishop, an associate professor at Wisconsin.
- 04Marcus Sedberry is currently serving as interim athletic director.
- 05The search is supported by CSA Search and Consulting.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The University of Wisconsin has announced a nine-person search committee to select its next athletic director, following the resignation of Chris McIntosh. The committee includes notable figures such as Chris Ballard (general manager of the Indianapolis Colts) and Michael Finley (two-time NBA All-Star). The search will be led by incoming Interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots, as Jennifer Mnookin transitions to her new role as president of Columbia University on July 1. Marcus Sedberry, previously the deputy athletic director, is currently serving as interim athletic director. The committee is chaired by Lauren Bishop, an associate professor of social work at Wisconsin, and includes members from various backgrounds, including former athletes and university officials. CSA Search and Consulting is assisting in the search process.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The selection of a new athletic director is crucial for the future of Wisconsin's athletic programs and could influence recruitment and funding.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What qualities are most important for Wisconsin's next athletic director?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.