Austin Peay State University has narrowed its search for a new athletic director down to four finalists.
The Tennessee state university began looking for a new athletic director in April when Derek van derMerwe was promoted to Vice President of Advancement.
“Austin Peay’s reputation continues to attract talented professionals from across the country,” APSU President Alisa White said. “These individuals have watched the momentum building within both our athletic and academic programs. I am happy to have such a strong pool of candidates, and I am confident we will pick the right person to continue to move us forward.”
The candidates are:
- Ryan Ivey, athletic director at Texas A&M University-Commerce
- Jason Coomer, senior associate director of athletics for external affairs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- Dr. Roderick D. Perry, deputy director of athletics at Wright State University
- Jim Sarra, deputy director of athletics at The University of Texas at San Antonio
Each of the candidates will be interviewed on-campus next month in a series of public sessions.
Interested campus and community members, along with the media, are invited to attend an open session with each candidate, from 4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., in the Club Level of Governors Stadium on the following dates:
- Ivey: Tuesday July 7
- Coomer: Tuesday July 9
- Perry: Friday July 17
- Sarra: Wednesday July 22
