Wichita State University has named a search advisory group to help in the selection of a new director of athletics. The group includes three former Shocker athletes.
On Wednesday, the school fired Athletics Director Darron Boatright and named Sarah Adams the interim athletics director.
The following message is from Wichita State University President Richard Muma:
Dear Shocker Nation:
As I shared with you on Wednesday, Wichita State University has parted ways with Director of Athletics Darron Boatright, and we are grateful to Senior Associate Athletic Director Sarah Adams for stepping into the interim role.
I noted in my previous message that WSU Athletics has a bright future and so much to offer. We will work expediently but diligently to identify a new leader of our athletics program and to get that person on board as quickly as possible.
This is an important hire for our university, and while we will engage an experienced search firm to assist us in the process, I have asked six members of the Wichita State community to advise me throughout the search. These individuals all have a great passion for Wichita State, share our vision for leadership, and have the insight to assist me as I make a determination of what is next for Shocker Athletics.
I am extremely grateful to the following members of the Search Advisory Group:
Angela Buckner, former WSU Women's Basketball student-athlete and recreation director for Woodard Recreation Center, Fairmount Community Center and Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
Lynn Nichols, chair-elect, WSU Foundation and CEO of Yingling Aviation
Nate Robertson, former WSU Men's Baseball student-athlete
John Rolfe, WSU alumnus and president and CEO, Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Clay Stoldt, faculty athletic representative and interim dean of the College of Applied Studies
Evan Wessel, former WSU Men's Basketball student-athlete and financial advisor, Stoutheart Financial Group
I appreciate the patience and support of all of Shocker Nation as we look forward to the future.
Sincerely,
Dr. Richard Muma
President
