Wichita State University president Richard Muma said Friday he has established an advisory committee to help in the search for a new athletic director.
Darron Boatright was fired by the university on Wednesday after serving six years as athletic director and a total of 12 years with the athletic department.
Dr. Muma announced appointments to a Search Advisory Group. They are:
- Angela Buckner, former WSU Women’s Basketball student-athlete and recreation director for Woodard Recreation Center, Fairmount Community Center and Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
- Lynn Nichols, chair-elect, WSU Foundation Board and CEO of Yingling Aviation
- Nate Robertson, former WSU Men’s Baseball student-athlete, retired professional baseball player, Maize High School assistant baseball coach, and partner at the Candle Club and LaVela
- John Rolfe, WSU alumnus and president and CEO, Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Dr. Clay Stoldt, faculty athletic representative and interim dean of the College of Applied Studies
- Evan Wessel, former WSU Men’s Basketball student-athlete and financial advisor, Stoutheart Financial Group
Dr. Muma said the university will hire an experienced search firm to help in a national search for a new athletic director.
