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We’re proud to partner with @UofNH in the search for its next Director of Athletics! 🐾 Learn more about the opportunity: csasearch.consulting/?opportunity=d…

Congratulations to Dr. Peter Pfordresher on being named Dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences at the The University of Akron! CSA Search & Consulting was proud to partner on this important search and wishes Dr. Pfordresher great success in his new role. 🔗 uakron.edu/news/dr-peter-…

Thanks to the team at @UWBadgers for hosting @CSA_Search yesterday! We are looking forward to supporting the Badgers as they begin the search for a new AD! #OnWisconsin

CSA Search & Consulting is proud to partner with the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the search for its next Director of Athletics. Excited to help identify the next leader for one of college athletics’ premier programs. 🔗 csasearch.consulting/?opportunity=d…

What does it really take to scale successfully? In this month’s CSA Bookshelf, CSA President Drew Turner shares takeaways from The Science of Scaling: Grow Your Business Bigger and Faster Than You Think Possible by Mark Roberge — from specialization and systems to intentional, sustainable growth. Read more: csasearch.consulting/may-csa-booksh…

NEW OPPORTUNITY 🚨 We’re proud to partner with NKU on the search for their next VP & Director of Athletics! Hear directly from President Cady Short-Thompson on the vision for Norse Athletics and what makes this opportunity so compelling. 👇 🎥 youtu.be/KNggABXvZHY?si… 🔗 csasearch.consulting #NorseUp #ADSearch

Congratulations to Ashwin Puri on being named VP & Director of Athletics at Saint Joseph’s University! Proud to partner on this successful search and excited for what’s ahead for Hawk Athletics. @CSA_Search x @SJUHawks 🔗 sju.edu/news/saint-jos…

A banner basketball season for CSA! 🏀

Spring momentum continues at CSA! Grateful for our clients and partners!

A milestone moment for CSA Search & Consulting! We’re proud to have completed two key academic leadership searches at Tennessee Tech—our first placements within our Academic Division since launching. Grateful for the partnership and excited to support leaders who will shape the future of higher education. 🔗 csasearch.consulting/csa-search-con…

CSA Search & Consulting is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Clark as Vice President for Strategic Partnerships. Brian brings more than 15 years of experience across higher education and intercollegiate athletics, with a proven record in building partnerships and driving strategic growth. Join us in welcoming Brian to the @CSA_Search team! 🔗 Full release: [csasearch.consulting/brian-clark-ap…]

What separates “good” from truly great? It’s not big moments—it’s disciplined leadership over time. We’re launching CSA Bookshelf 📚 First feature: Todd Turner on Good to Great and what it means for athletics & higher ed leaders. Read more: [csasearch.consulting/april-csa-book…] #Leadership #GoodToGreat #HigherEd #CollegeAthletics

Congratulations to new @Cuse Director of Athletics Bryan Blair! Blair joins Syracuse after serving as AD at the University of Toledo, where he led championship success and innovative revenue and NIL strategies. University leadership noted that Bryan’s vision and competitive drive will help lead the Orange into a new era of Syracuse Athletics. Honored to support Syracuse with this search! @Cuse X @CSA_Search

Congratulations to new @RhodyAthletics VP & Director of Athletics Pat Lyons! A Rhode Island native and nationally respected leader with 25+ years in Division I athletics, Lyons brings extensive experience leading successful programs and building strong engagement across campus and community. Honored to support @universityofri with this search! @URIedu X @CSA_Search

Congratulations to new @LetsGoPeay Director of Athletics, Jordan Harmon! Jordan brings a deep connection to APSU and strong leadership experience across revenue generation and external relations. Honored to support the Govs with this search! @LetsGoPeay X @CSA_Search

Grateful for the trust and confidence our partners place in CSA! Here’s to another great year in 2026!

🎉 Congratulations to Ahen Kim on being named Head Volleyball Coach at Duke University! Ahen brings 16+ years of collegiate coaching excellence — from conference titles to NCAA Tournament berths and multiple Coach of the Year honors, he’s a proven leader both on and off the court. Honored to support Duke with this search and excited for what’s next for @DukeVB! @DukeATHLETICS x @CSA_Search

Congratulations to Rick Hart on being named Senior Vice President & Deputy Commissioner of the @pac12! Rick brings decades of proven leadership in collegiate athletics and a strong track record navigating growth, change, and student-athlete success. Honored to support the Pac-12 with this search. @CSA_Search x @pac12

2025 was a banner year for CSA Search & Consulting! 38 Search projects ➡️ 23 Head Coaches, 11 Administrators, 4 Academic Leaders. 8 Consulting projects All made possible by the support of our incredible institutional partners. On behalf of CSA, THANK YOU!

Congratulations to new @CUBuffs Director of Athletics, Fernando Lovo! Lovo brings extensive leadership experience in collegiate athletics, with a strong track record across external relations, fundraising, and student-athlete success. University of Colorado leadership shared that Fernando’s vision, integrity, and experience will be a tremendous asset as Colorado Athletics builds on its momentum. Honored to support the Buffs with this search! @CUBuffs X @CSA_Search