CLEVELAND – The National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) has selected, Kanoe Bandy, director of athletics at Taft College, to serve as President for the 2026-27 membership year.
 
"It is an absolute pleasure to be able to serve my fellow athletic administrators as the next NATYCAA President," said Bandy. "There have been so many incredible leaders before me that have paved the way for me to be able to take on this role." 
 
"This past NATYCAA Convention in June was a great opportunity to get to know my fellow two-year Athletic Administrators around the country," stated Bandy. "As I move into the Presidents role, I want to continue the vision that Past President Brian Henderson had for NATYCAA which was to create a space for professional development, an opportunity to learn from each other and to connect with colleagues who share the same passion for the two-year college system. We have an incredible team with Vice Presidents Kristen Schuth, Dominic DiMaggio and Dan Clauss. Thank you to NACDA, particularly Julie Work, for your support of NATYCAA. Let's make this a great year!" 
 
Colin Preston, dean of kinesiology and athletics at Cypress College, will remain Immediate Past President. Serving alongside Bandy are:

• 1^st Vice President, Kristen Schuth, director of athletics, Genesee Community College;
• 2^nd Vice President, Dominic DiMaggio, director of athletics and head men's soccer coach, Mohawk Valley Community College;
• 3^rd Vice President/Treasurer, Dan Clauss, dean of kinesiology and athletics, Saddleback College.

In addition to the 2026-27 Officers, the following administrators will serve on the Executive Committee:
District 1: Dan Blair, Northern Essex Community College; Joseph Kosina, Suffolk County Community College
District 2: Brian Anweiler, Wake Technical Community College; Mark Tucker, Surry Community College
District 3: Jerry Thor, Florida State College of Jacksonville
District 4: Bill Jackson, Lake Land College
District 5: Greg McVey, Kansas City Kansas CC; Mary Young, Central Community College
District 6: Cody Cole, Seward County Community College; Michael Landers, Navarro College
District 7: Sherman Forbes, Mesa Community College; Shawn Noel, North Idaho College
District 8: Brett Franchino, Saddleback College; Wes McCurtis, Cypress College
District 9: Shannon Percell, Green River College; Greg Sheley, Lane Community College
At-Large: Sarah Lytle, Hillsborough College; Scott Street, Lamar State College and Troy Tucker, Northampton Community College
 
The Executive Directors of the three associations comprising NATYCAA will also serve on the Executive Committee: Marco Azurdia, Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges; Jennifer Cardone, California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A); and Chris Parker, National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
 
About NATYCAA: Now in its 39^th year, NATYCAA is the professional organization of two-year college athletics administrators and membership open to all two-year institutions from throughout the country. NATYCAA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 62^nd year. For more information on NACDA and the 19 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.