CLEVELAND -- The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) has selected Traci Murphy, director of athletics at Daemen University, to serve as President for the 2025-26 membership year.

"I'm truly honored to step into the role of President for the D2 ADA," said Murphy. "This association represents a powerful network of leaders who are committed to advancing Division II athletics, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute in this capacity. I look forward to working alongside our dedicated Board, officers, and colleagues across the country as we continue to support our student-athletes, coaches, and institutions in meaningful ways."
 
Murphy takes over for Past President, Dr. Michael McFarland, director of athletics at Bloomsburg University. Serving alongside Murphy will be:

• 1st Vice President Jenn Bell, director of athletics at Converse University;
• 2^nd Vice President Clyde Doughty, director of athletics at Bowie State University; and
• 3^rd Vice President Lisa Goddard McGuirk, director of athletics at Fort Hays State University.

D2 ADA welcomes two new directors of athletics to the 2025-26 Board of Directors:

• Terry Beattie, West Chester University (PSAC)
• Jermaine Rolle, Clayton State University (PBC)

The remainder of the 2025-26 D2 ADA Board of Directors consists of:

• Keith Baxter, Southeastern Oklahoma State University (GAC) – 2^nd Term;
• Michael Bazemore, MSU Billings (GNAC); 
• Tom Buning, Chaminade University (PacWest); 
• Dick Christy, UNC Pembroke (CC);
• Rob Coleman, St. Mary's University (LSC);
• Mark Corino, Caldwell University (CACC);
• Bert Epting, Anderson University (SAC) – 2^nd Term;
• Anthony Francis, McKendree University (GLVC);
• Ona Halladay, D'Youville University (ECC);
• Matt Howdeshell, University of Central Missouri (MIAA);
• Allison Kern, Cal State East Bay (CCAA);
• Al King, Ashland (GMAC); 
• Kathy Kroupa, Lynn University (SSC);
• Britt Lauritsen, Bemidji State University (NSIC) – 2^nd Term; 
• Paul Lowden, Davenport University (GLIAC) – 2^nd Term; 
• Joan McDermott, Colorado Mesa University (RMAC);
• Tony O'Neal, Claflin University (CIAA);
• Dave Scott, University of West Florida (GSC);
• Etienne Thomas, Winston-Salem State University (CIAA – MOAA); and
• Vaughn Williams, Bentley University (NE10)

 
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 61^st year. For more information on NACDA and the 19 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.