East Tennessee State University Senior Leadership

Johnson City, TN

Dr. Richard Sander

Athletic Director

5 Yrs

Lauren Aksionoff

Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director / Senior Woman Administrator

7 Yrs

Eric Baumgartner

Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration and Compliance

5 Yrs

B.j. Burton

Athletics Chief Operating Officer

1 Yr

Department History

Senior Leadership 2026–2027

Person	Role
Dr. Richard Sander	Athletic Director
Lauren Aksionoff	Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director / Senior Woman Administrator
Eric Baumgartner	Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration and Compliance
B.j. Burton	Athletics Chief Operating Officer

Person	Role
Dr. Richard Sander	Athletic Director
Bob Burton	Athletics Chief Operating Officer
Lauren Aksionoff	Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director / Senior Woman Administrator
Eric Baumgartner	Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration and Compliance

Person	Role
Dr. Richard Sander	Athletic Director
Lauren Aksionoff	Executive Senior Associate AD/SWA
Eric Baumgartner	Executive Senior Associate AD for Administration and Compliance

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