James Madison University Senior Leadership

Harrisonburg, VA

Department History

Senior Leadership 2026–2027

Person Role

Matt Roan

Director of Athletics

Jennifer Phillips

Executive Associate A.D. for Competitive Excellence AREAS OF SUPERVISION - Compliance, Dukes Lead, Integrated Health, Student-Athlete Services SPORT OVERSIGHT - Women's Basketball

Marissa Manko

Senior Associate A.D. for Business and Finance, Chief Athletics Finances Officer AREAS OF SUPERVISION - Financial Management, Equipment, Data Analytics SPORT OVERSIGHT - Volleyball

Scooter Renkin

Senior Associate A.D. for Development and Strategic Revenue AREAS OF SUPERVISION - Duke Club SPORT OVERSIGHT - Men's Basketball

Kevin White

Senior Associate A.D. for Sports Programs

Melissa Wyant

Associate A.D. for Fan Engagement and Experience AREAS OF SUPERVISION - Communications, Creative Services, Fan Engagement

Jake Failla

Senior Director of Football & Video Operations

Roger Soenksen

Faculty Athletics Representative

Senior Leadership 2025–2026

Person Role

Matt Roan

Director of Athletics

Geoff Polglase

Deputy Director of Athletics, Chief Athletics Operations Officer SPORT OVERSIGHT - Men's Basketball

Jennifer Phillips

Executive Associate A.D. for Competitive Excellence AREAS OF SUPERVISION - Compliance, Dukes Lead, Integrated Health, Student-Athlete Services SPORT OVERSIGHT - Women's Basketball

Kevin White

Senior Associate A.D. for Sports Programs SPORT OVERSIGHT - Soccer, Cross Country/Track & Field, Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball

Senior Leadership 2024–2025

Person Role

Matt Roan

Director of Athletics

Geoff Polglase

Deputy Director of Athletics

Jennifer Phillips

Senior Associate A.D. for Student-Athlete Development/SWA

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