CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The America East Conference announced this afternoon that a committee has been formed to lead the search for the conference’s next commissioner and that Carr Sports Associates, Inc. has been hired to assist in the process.
CSA, an executive search firm led by former University of Florida and Houston Athletic Director Bill Carr, has headed searches for various positions across all levels of intercollegiate athletics. The firm, which has worked with several Division I institutions and conferences, will assist in all aspects of the commissioner’s search including identifying, evaluating and interviewing candidates. CSA was chosen from a pool of several executive search firms.
“Bill Carr and his associates have the relationships and experience that will help us attract the best possible candidates for the position,” said University of New Hampshire President Mark Huddleston, who will chair the search committee.
The committee charged with finding the conference’s fourth commissioner will consist of Huddleston, University at Albany President George M. Philip, Binghamton University Interim President C. Peter McGrath, University of Hartford President Walter Harrison, Boston University Athletic Director Mike Lynch, University of Maine Athletic Director Steve Abbot, UMBC Athletic Director Charles Brown, Stony Brook University Athletic Director Jim Fiore, University of Vermont Athletic Director Robert Corran and Albany’s Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator Jan Brown.
Inquiries about the search should be directed to Bill Carr via phone at 352-375-7115 or 352-219-4334, email at csaaec@gmail.com or fax at 352-376-0956.
About Carr Sports Associates
Carr Sports Associates, Inc. is the nation’s most trusted resource for solutions regarding leadership placement and program advancement exclusively within Intercollegiate Athletics. As confirmed by its unique and extensive work record over the last decade, Carr Sports Associates, Inc. benefits clients with its current and comprehensive knowledge of the organizational issues of the industry and the placement of outstanding head coaches, athletics directors, conference commissioners and executives for affiliated organizations exclusively within Intercollegiate Athletics. As confirmed by its unique and extensive work record over the last decade, Carr Sports Associates, Inc. benefits clients with its current and comprehensive knowledge of the organizational issues of the industry and the placement of outstanding head coaches, athletics directors, conference commissioners and executives for affiliated organizations.
About America East Conference
Into its third decade of operation, America East (www.AmericaEast.com) has evolved into one of the most comprehensive NCAA Division I conferences with a commitment to broad-based, competitive athletics programs, complementing the academic integrity and missions of the member institutions. Progressive in its approach to its more than 3,400 student-athletes, America East recognizes champions in each of its 20 sports and also conducts the nation’s most comprehensive academic recognition program for student-athletes. With a geographic footprint covering the Mid-Atlantic to Northeast regions of the United States, America East strives to develop champions in academics, athletics and leadership at its nine member institutions: University at Albany, Binghamton University, Boston University, University of Hartford, University of Maine, UMBC, University of New Hampshire, Stony Brook University and University of Vermont.