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February 22, 2009
Contact: Amy Button Renz,
K-StateADSearch@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Cheryl May, 785-532-6415, may@k-state.edu
Monday, March 2, 2009
SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR K-STATE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR ANNOUNCED
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State University President-Elect Kirk Schulz today announced the formation of an eight-member search committee comprised of faculty, students, alumni and athletic representatives that will help him select the university's next director of athletics. Schulz appointed K-State Alumni Association President and CEO Amy Button Renz '76, '86, to chair the committee.
The committee will begin working immediately and offer its recommendations to Schulz later this summer.
"I believe that the next director of athletics at K-State will have a wonderful opportunity," Schulz said. "I want to see us compete for Big 12 championships in all sports, and to do that we will need strong leadership from our athletics director in raising external funds and communicating with an enthusiastic alumni base regarding K-State athletics."
In addition to Button Renz, the search committee includes:
Lee Borck '70
Partner and CEO
Innovative Livestock Services
Manhattan, Kan.
Suzie Fritz '02
K-State Head Volleyball Coach
Manhattan, Kan.
Mike Holen
Dean, College of Education
Faculty Athletics Representative to the Big 12 Conference
Member of the Intercollegiate Athletics Council
Manhattan, Kan.
Melody LeHew
Associate Professor, Apparel Textiles & Interior Design
Chair-Elect, K-State Faculty Senate
Manhattan, Kan.
Kevin Lockett '96
Manager of Minority Entrepreneurship, Kauffman Foundation
Former Student Athlete
Leawood, Kan.
Chris Merriewether
Junior in Finance
Member of the K-State Men's Basketball Team
Member of the Student Athlete Advising Committee
Jacksonville, Fla.
Lydia Peele
Senior in Education-Mathematics
2008-09 Student Body President
Olathe, Kan.
"K-State is fortunate these outstanding individuals have agreed to serve the university by helping us identify the best person possible for this important position," Schulz said. "This committee brings a wide range of experiences and a strong concern for the athletic and academic interests of our student athletes. Prior to this search process, I also have appreciated the opportunity to meet with many university and athletic administrators, faculty, staff, students and alumni and receive their feedback on our next athletics director."
Schulz said he was very pleased Button Renz agreed to lead this search.
"Amy's reputation speaks for itself," Schulz said. "During a career that has spanned more than 30 years at K-State, she has consistently demonstrated a long-standing commitment to alumni, students, faculty and staff and promoted excellence for the entire university. The strong relationships Amy has built on campus, across the state and around the country, including working with athletics on many levels, makes her the ideal person to chair this committee."
Commenting on the committee's charge, Button Renz said, "I am honored to serve in this role and look forward to working with President-Elect Schulz and the other very accomplished members of this committee as we focus on bringing the best possible candidate to Manhattan. I'm confident we'll find the right person, and that the next era of Wildcat athletics will be even more exciting."