Missouri State University selects finalists in AD search – Newstalk KZRG

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Three initial finalists have been named in the Missouri State University athletics director search. The three are scheduled for interviews in the next two weeks.

The finalists are successful and experienced athletics administrators from three different states and were among 54 who applied to replace Kyle Moats, who left Missouri State in June after serving the past 15 years as director of athletics.

The finalists and their interview dates are:

University of Illinois
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Associate Executive Director of Athletics

• Campus Community Forum: 3:30 p.m., Aug. 12, Glass Room, Room 354

Appalachian State University
Assistant Director of Athletics

• Campus Community Forum: 2:15 p.m., Aug. 16, Great Southern Bank Arena Prime Overtime Club

Arizona State University
Associate Director of Athletics

• Campus Community Forum: 3:30 p.m., Aug. 19, Great Southern Bank Arena Prime Overtime Club

“This was a large pool of candidates and it was difficult for the committee to narrow down the search,” said Brent Dunn, vice president for university advancement and search committee chair. “The rapid growth of our university and our pending move to Conference USA made this a really attractive position.”

Upon arrival in Springfield, the finalists will be involved in a series of interviews with the search committee, coaches, athletics staff, student-athletes, other administrators and President Dr. Richard “Biff” Williams.

The visits will also include a campus community forum. Participants in the forum sessions will have the opportunity to electronically share feedback on each candidate with university officials.