OU announced Monday it has appointed a 12-member committee tasked with searching for the university’s next Vice President and Director of Athletics.
The search committee will be led by Chair of Football, Randall Stephenson, and a team of members that represent key areas across the university community.
Randall L. Stephenson, Chair of Football and Special Advisor to the President and the Director of Athletics (Chair)
Hollye Hunt, Vice President of Executive Affairs and Chief of Staff
Armand Paliotta, Vice President and General Counsel
David Surratt, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Bob Stoops, Executive Director, Special Advisor to the Athletics Director
Amy Noah, Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer, OU Foundation (Designee from outside the University)
Steve Gensler, Gene and Elaine Edwards Family Chair in Law, President's Associates Presidential Professor (Faculty Representative)
Kasie Crall, Associate Registrar (Staff Representative)
Kinzie Hansen, (Student Representative)
Sam Bradford, Former University of Oklahoma Quarterback (Designee from outside the University)
Sherri Coale, Former University of Oklahoma Head Women’s Basketball Coach (Designee from outside the University)
Dorothy Anderson, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (Ex Officio Member)
The committee will work alongside a search firm, looking for the best fit to replace current athletics director emeritus Joe Castiglione.
Castiglione has served as OU’s athletics director since 1998 and recently announced his future retirement plans. Castiglione will remain as the athletics director until his replacement is found.
This story was edited by Parker Coyne.
