DAYTON, Ohio — Following the university’s first-ever national search for a Division I athletics director, Wright State announced Brad Chandler as its next AD in a release on Thursday, June 25.
The move comes after Joylynn Brown announced she would be stepping away from the athletics director role in April.
Chandler brings more than 17 years of NCAA Division I athletics experience, according to release. He joins Wright State from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where he served as Deputy Athletics Director since 2023.
Chandler has also had leadership roles at Arizona State, Ohio State and Rutgers.
Chandler served as Bradley’s athletics department’s chief revenue, financial and compliance officer and its lead fundraiser, according to release.
“I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to be here at Wright State,” Chandler said. “My family and I are so excited about being a part of the Dayton community and will be proud to serve the Wright State family. To lead a program that means so much to this region is something I do not take lightly. I am committed to working alongside our coaches, student-athletes, alumni, and supporters to build on the strong foundation already in place and continue strengthening a culture that helps our student-athletes succeed in competition, in the classroom, and beyond. I look forward to what we can accomplish together in this next chapter. Go Raiders!”
A dedicated search committee representing Wright State university leaders, board members, faculty, coaches, alumni and student-athletes conducted the comprehensive national search, according to release.
Chandler “will oversee Wright State’s NCAA Division I athletics program to enhance the student-athlete experience and elevate the program’s visibility and impact across the region and nationally.”
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