Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµStories
March 18, 2025
By Julia Duvall
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ has launched a search for a new intercollegiate athletics
director following the resignation of Alex Gary earlier this month. Chancellor Kelli
R. Brown has appointed a 13-member committee to assist in selecting Gary's successor.
The search committee will be chaired by Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµProvost Richard Starnes '92, '94 and includes:
- Cameron Cooper '07, former Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµstudent athlete
- Mike Crawford '87, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµFoundation Board chair
- Nora Lynn Finch '70, former Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµstudent athlete and former deputy AD at NC State University
- Bailey Hartsough, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµstudent athlete (volleyball)
- James Hogan '03, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµassistant vice chancellor for engagement
- Alex Macaulay, faculty athletics representative and head of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµHistory Department
- Micah Nelson, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµstudent athlete (football)
- Ashleigh Simmons, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµsenior associate athletics director
- Jonathan Tsipis, head coach of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµwomen’s basketball
- Melissa Wargo, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµchief of staff
- Eddie Wells '03, Catamount Club founder of Cullowhee Collective NIL
- Shea Browning, general counsel (ex officio)
The university has enlisted Collegiate Sports Associates to aid in the search. Inquiries
can be directed to info@collegiatesportsassociates.com.