HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (May 16, 2025) — Marshall University has officially announced the launch of a national search for its next athletic director, engaging with CarrSports Consulting, a firm with deep expertise in collegiate athletics executive searches, to lead the process. The goal is to identify and appoint a new athletic director within sixty days of launching the search.
“The role of athletic director is crucial to the continued success of Marshall Athletics and our university community,” said Marshall University President Brad D Smith. “We are committed to finding a bold, forward-thinking leader who will build on our proud traditions and drive us into the future with innovation and excellence.”
The university has appointed an eleven-member search committee to oversee the process and advance a slate of finalists.
Marshall University Chief of Staff Ginny Painter will chair the committee.
Search Committee Members:
- Jim Smith, Chair, Athletics Committee, Board of Governors
- Karen McComas, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Associate Provost/NCAA Faculty Academic Representative
- Juli Fulks, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
- Beatrice Crane-Banford, Senior Associate Director of Athletics
- Shawn Schulenberg, Chair, Faculty Senate
- Lacie Bittinger, Director of Student Services, Academic Advising Center, College of Business
- Marcie Simms, Vice President for Student Affairs
- Logan Osburn, Graduate Student/Former Student-Athlete (Football)
- Mark George, President, Quarterback Club
- Brandi Jacobs-Jones, Senior Vice President for Operations
- Ginny Painter, Chief of Staff (Chair)
CarrSports Consulting brings a wealth of experience, having provided executive-search services exclusively to intercollegiate athletics since 1997. With a team composed of former Division I athletic directors, commissioners, and coaches, the firm has led more than 130 successful searches.
Inquiries and nominations for the position should be directed to MarshallSearch@CarrSportsConsulting.com.
