CLEVELAND – The NAIA Athletics Directors Association (NAIA-ADA) is proud to announce the stipend recipients of the NAIA-ADA Convention Stipend Program. 
The 2026 NAIA-ADA Convention Stipend Program assists recipients in covering expenses associated with registration, lodging, and/or travel for either the NAIA Convention in Kansas City, MO and the NACDA Convention in Las Vegas, NV.

The following individuals are the 2026 NAIA Convention Stipend recipients:

• Susan Decker, Baker University
• Susan Syljebeck, Sienna Heights University

The following individuals are the 2026 NACDA Convention Stipend recipients:

• Damon Bouwkamp, Aquinas College
• Jonathon Burton, Reinhardt University
• Ron Pavan, Cumberland University
• Darnell Smith, Texas A&M University-San Antonio

CLICK HERE for more information on the 2026 NACDA & Affiliates Convention Week. Registration for the NACDA convention will begin on Tuesday, February 24.

About NAIA-ADA: The NAIA-ADA is comprised of athletics administrators from institutions and conferences competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The purpose of the NAIA-ADA is to engage our Athletics Directors with meaningful collaboration, forums and national recognition; empower our Athletics Directors in their professional development and leadership roles in the NAIA; and promote NAIA Athletics Directors' collective voice on issues affecting membership and college athletics on a national scale. For more information about the NAIA-ADA, please visit www.naiaada.com. The NAIA-ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 60th year. For more information on NACDA and the 19 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.