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University of Tampa President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg invites nominations and applications for the position of director of athletics.
Larry Marfise, who has successfully served the University of Tampa for over 26 years, as the director of athletics, recently announced he will step down from his position in November 2025.
Executive search firm Collegiate Sports Associates will lead the national search. The director of athletics guides the overall direction of the athletics department, operating in concert with the values and mission of the University, aligning its priorities with those of the University, and fostering a culture of excellence. The leadership profile is linked below.
- About UTampa
- Leadership Profile
- Search Committee
- Community Input
- Search Firm
About UTampa
From the gleaming minarets of Plant Hall – Tampa’s signature National Historic Landmark – to the $1.06 billion in new facilities and technology, The University of Tampa’s globally connected campus is the beating heart of a vibrant urban oasis.
Leadership Profile
Search Committee
- Mike Hendricks, Chair, Vice President Strategic Enrollment Planning
- Joe Urso, Head Coach, Baseball
- Caitlyn Mitryk, Assistant Women’s basketball coach
- Jenn Alger, Senior Woman’s Administrator
- Jay Jisha, Associate Professor, Sport Management and NCAA faculty representative (FAR)
- Chris Boulton, Director, Master of Arts in Social and Emerging Media; Professor, Communication, Faculty representative to the BOT Athletics Committee
- Stephanie Russell Krebs, Vice President of Student Life and Strategic Initiative
- Keith Todd, Vice President, Development and University Relations
- Teresa Perez, Executive Assistant to the President and Board Liaison
Community Input
Nominations for the athletics director position and questions or comments concerning the position or hiring process should be directed to:
- Stephanie Garcia Cichosz: steph@collegiatesportsassociates.com
- Marcy Lanoue: mlanoue@collegiatesportsassociates.com
- Clay Pfeifler: cpfeifler@collegiatesportsassociates.com
Search Firm
Executive search firm Collegiate Sports Associates will lead the national search.