University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor Kumble R. Subbaswamy announced today that Ryan Bamford has been named the UMass Director of Athletics.

It’s that time of year again, and Parker Executive Search is gearing up for an exciting March Madness! We would like to congratulate all coaches and teams that made it to the field of 68.

Bradley University welcomes Peoria native Chris Reynolds as its 10th Director of Athletics. Reynolds is a native of Peoria and a 1989 graduate of Peoria High where he was a two-time all-state player, a Parade All-American and led the Lions to a runner-up finish in the 1989 IHSA AA tournament.

Over the last several decades, the role of the college athletics administrator has changed dramatically. What once was seen as a job for retired coaches, has now transformed into a role that attracts some of the top executives both in and outside the sports industry.

Laurie Wilder has been named President of Parker Executive Search (PES), effective January 2015.

Following a national search, Provost and Dean of Faculty Lori G. Kletzer announced today the appointment of Tim Wheaton as the next Harold Alfond Director of Athletics at Colby.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation D. Scott Gines announced the hiring of Daren Wilkinson as the 10^th Javelina head football coach Tuesday. A press conference will be held on Monday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m.

The Georgia State Golf Association announces that Matt Williams has been named its new Executive Director. Williams will begin his duties with the Association on November 16, 2014.

The University at Albany today named Mark Benson as director of athletics. Benson, 45, becomes the University's second AD since the program entered Division I sports 15 years ago.

Charlie Cobb, director of athletics at Appalachian State University for the past nine years, has been named director of athletics at Georgia State University.