Wichita State University President Richard Muma has announced an advisory committee that will help with the search for a new athletic director.
WSU fired Athletic Director Darron Boatright on Wednesday. He had served in the role since 2016.
The committee consists of six people selected by Muma:
- Angela Buckner is a former WSU women’s basketball player. She is now the recreation director for Woodard Recreation Center, Fairmount Community Center and Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center.
- Lynn Nichols is the incoming chair for the WSU Foundation Board. He’s also the CEO of Yingling Aviation.
- Nate Robertson is a former WSU baseball player and former co-owner of the Wichita Wingnuts baseball team.
- John Rolfe is president and CEO of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce.
- Clay Stoldt is the faculty athletic representative and interim dean of the College of Applied Studies.
- Evan Wessel is a former WSU men’s basketball player. He is now a financial adviser at Stoutheart Financial Group
“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,” Muma said in a new release.
Senior Associate Athletic Director Sarah Adams will act as the interim athletic director until a replacement is selected. WSU also plans to use a search firm to help with the hiring process.
