CLEVELAND – The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) has selected Bren Stevens, vice president and director of athletics at the University of Charleston (WV), to serve as President for the 2021-22 membership year.

"I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as President for the D2 ADA, as our Board members are some of the best leaders across all three NCAA divisions," said Stevens. "As the landscape in college athletics continues to change, it will be vital for our membership to navigate challenges and opportunities to ensure that our student-athletes have incredible experiences while on our respective campuses. I am excited to work with individuals that possess growth mindsets, integrity, and passion for their roles as athletics administrators."
 
Stevens takes over for Past President, JR Smith, director of athletics at Chadron State College, while Kim Pate, director of intercollegiate athletics at Lenoir-Rhyne University moves to 1^st Vice President and Kirby Garry, director of athletics at Cal State Monterey Bay moves to the role of 2nd Vice President. Andrew Gavin, director of athletics at University of Wisconsin Parkside, joins the D2 ADA Officers as the new 3^rd Vice President for the 2021-22 membership year.

The following directors of athletics will serve on the Board of Directors for the 2021-22 membership year: Stephanie Shrieve-Hawkins, San Francisco State University (CCAA); Jenn Bell, Converse College (CC); Sheila Wooten, Bloomfield College (CACC); Clyde Doughty, Bowie State University (CIAA); Traci Murphy, Daemen College (ECC); Shawn Jones, Henderson State University (GAC); Paul Lowden, Davenport University (GLIAC); Jon Mark Hall, University of Southern Indiana (GLVC); Brandi Laurita, University of Findlay (GMAC); Theresa Hanson, Simon Fraser University (GNAC); Brian Summers, Christian Brothers University (GSC); Connor Smith, Dallas Baptist University (LSC); Josh Looney, Missouri Western State University (MIAA); Scott Swain, Notre Dame College (MEC); Dean O'Keefe, Stonehill College (NE10); Mike Powicki, Wayne State College (NSIC); Amy Henkelman, Dominican University of California (PWC); Brian Reese, Lander University (PBC); Mike McFarland, Bloomsburg University (PSAC); Joel Lueken, South Dakota School of Mines (RMAC); Cherie Swarthout, Queens University of Charlotte (SAC); Opio Mashariki, Savannah State University (SIAC); and Michael Mominey, Nova Southeastern University (SSC).
 
About D2 ADA: The D2 ADA is the first organization of its kind to provide educational and networking opportunities; enhancement of acceptable operating standards and ethics; and establishment of the overall prestige and understanding of the profession of Division II athletics directors. For more information about the D2 ADA, please visit www.div2ada.com. The D2 ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 57^th year. For more information on NACDA and the 17 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.