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DAKOTA STATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR SEARCH NARROWS

Final Four Candidates to be Interviewed

(Madison, SD)  The search for the new Dakota State University Athletic Director is approaching its final phase.  With the field narrowed to four candidates, interviews will begin on the evening of March 12th  with one candidate arriving each evening for four consecutive nights. 

            “It is our expectation,” said Marty Gallanter, chair of the Search and Screen Committee, “that we will have a difficult time choosing between these candidates.  They are all quality individuals with the background, experience and enthusiasm we are seeking.  I am sure that DSU student athletes, coaches and sports fans will not be disappointed with any of the four.”  Gallanter identified in alphabetical order candidates as: 

• Thomas M. Gioglio – Director of Athletics at St. Mary’s College in Leavenworth, Kansas
• Brad Horstmann – Physical Education Department Chair and Head Basketball Coach at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas
• Tom Kellner – Executive Director of the Aggie Scholarship Association and Assistant Athletic Director at New Mexico State in Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Jeffrey A. Thompson – Director of Recreational Services and Athletics at Carroll College in Helena, Montana

Each of the candidates will spend a full day at Dakota State meeting with various individuals and campus groups.  A final decision is expected to be announced before the end of March.  Other members of the Athletic Director Search and Screen Committee appointed by Dr. Tunheim include Marc Bergan, DSU’s Football Coach, Amy Crissinger, DSU Admissions Director; Tom Farrel an Assistant Professor in the College of Business and Information Systems; Katherine Sizer, a student athlete, Chris Wede, a member of the DSU Foundation Board and Lyndon Weiseman, Athletic Development Director.  Staff coordination for the committee has been provided by Jona Schmidt, DSU’s Alumni Association Director. 

For further information, contact the DSU Foundation Office at 605-256-5693.