ATHENS, Ohio (May 25, 2005) -- College of Health and Human Services Dean Gary Neiman has been named chair of the search committee to find a permanent director of athletics. The committee consists of students, faculty, administrators and alumni. Following is the committee roster:

• Gary Neiman, Chair, Dean, College of Health and Human Services
• William Allen, Associate Dean, University College
• Geoff Carlston, Women's Volleyball Head Coach
• Deborah Crown Core, Faculty Member, Management Systems, College of Business
• Tom Davis, Chair, Counseling and Higher Education, College of Education
• Chris Delisio, Associate Director of Athletics
• James Gilmore, Executive Director, Campus Recreation
• Frank P. Krasovec, Alumnus (BBA 1965, MBA, 1966), Chairman/President/CEO, Norwood Investments, Austin, Texas
• Sam Larson, Green & White Club, Faculty Member, Communication Studies, College of Communication
• Ming Li, Director, Recreation and Sports Studies, College of Health and Human Services
• Ralph Marrinson, Alumnus (BSCO 1962), President, Marrinson Group, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
• Wrienne Mitchell, Student Senate Member
• Joseph McLaughlin, Faculty Member, English, College of Arts and Sciences
• Tim O'Shea, Men's Basketball Head Coach
• M. Marnette Perry, Member, Board of Trustees
• Leonard Raley, Vice President, University Advancement
• James Riestenberg, Dentist, Community Member
• Dell Robinson, Alumnus (BSPE 1988), Associate Commissioner for Legislative and Compliance Services, Mid-American Conference
• Frank Solich, Football Head Coach
• Stacy Strauss, Women's Soccer Head Coach
• Stacia Taylor, Alumna (BSC 1982) and former varsity softball player, Cincinnati, Ohio

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