Aug. 26, 2009

Cleveland, OH - National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Executive Director Mike Cleary has announced the appointment of University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Recreation Peg Bradley-Doppes to the Executive Committee effective immediately.

"I am honored to serve on the NACDA Executive Committee," Bradley-Doppes said. "NACDA does so much for our profession. The professional development and programming opportunities through NACDA has created a talented pipeline of athletics administrators for years to come. NACDA does so many great things for collegiate athletics and I look forward to serving on this prestigious committee."

Bradley-Doppes replaces South Mountain Community College Director of Athletics Chris Haines as the District 7 at-large representative. The district includes seven states - Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming.

NACDA, now in its 45th year, is the professional and educational association for more than 6,500 college athletics administrators at more than 1,600 institutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. More than 2,300 athletics administrators annually attend the NACDA Convention. Additionally, NACDA administers 11 professional associations for the separate business units that report directly to the athletics director.