CLEVELAND -- The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) has selected four administrators as recipients of the CBIZ Borden Perlman Sports Convention Grant, as well as numerous other D2 ADA members to receive stipends in order to attend the 2026 NACDA Convention in Las Vegas.

"The convention is an essential experience for anyone in our field, and we owe a great deal of thanks to CBIZ Borden Perlman," said Traci Murphy D2 ADA President. "Their support of our professional development has been instrumental in providing our members with the resources we need to thrive."

The following D2 ADA members are recipients of the 2026 CBIZ Borden Perlman Sports Convention Grant: 

• Terry Connor, Thomas More University
• Carrie Michaels, Shippensburg University
• Randy Loggins, Converse University
• Jason Vittone, Kentucky Wesleyan College

The following D2 ADA members are recipients of D2 ADA Stipends:

• Jospeh Clinton, Dominican University of NY   
• Ashley Conner, Edward Waters University
• Signe Coombs, Thomas More University
• Rick Costello, Purdue University Northwest
• Patricia Cote, Southern New Hampshire University
• Anthony Crespino, Pittsburg State University
• Stanley Cromartie, Allen University
• Jerel Drew, Clark Atlanta University
• Jennifer Flowers, Winona State University
• Theresa Hanson, St Martins University
• Justin Hay, Columbus State University
• David Hicks, West Virginia State University
• Shawn Jakubowski, Fort Lewis College
• Curtis Janz, University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
• Troy Katen, Valdosta State
• Anna Claire Knight, Young Harris College
• Jose Larios, King University
• Paul Lyon, Belmont Abbey College
• Quin Monahan, Francis Marion University
• Meghan Morphy, Gannon University
• Sandee Mott, Texas Woman's University
• Christina Paone, Walsh University
• Jeremy Patterson, Lane College
• Andrew Petko, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
• Matthew Pope, Carson-Newman University
• Steve Rodecap, Emporia State University
• Allen Snook, East Stroudsburg University
• Kenyon Spears, Newman University
• Rubin Stevenson, Frostburg State University
• Kaylee Summers, Western Colorado University
• Brodderick Tucker, Bluefield State University
• Anthony Vitti, University of Bridgeport
• Jason Vittone, Kentucky Weslyan College
• Erika Wallace, Wayne State University(Michigan)
• Travis Whipple, Southwest Minnesota State University
• Ed Winters, Lees-McRae College
• Amanda Workman, Sul Ross State University
• Marty Ziesemer, Shorter University

Grant recipients are awarded with a monetary stipend to help cover expenses associated with registration and travel to attend the 2026 NACDA Convention, June 7-10, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

CLICK HERE for more information about NACDA & Affiliates Convention Week and to register for the 2026 NACDA Convention. 

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 60th year. For more information on NACDA and the 19 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.