University of Kentucky Senior Leadership

Lexington, KY

Department History

Senior Leadership 2025–2026

Person Role

Mitch Barnhart

Director of Athletics

Paul Downey

Senior Associate AD for Academics (MTEN)

Nathan Schwake

Senior Associate AD/Brand and Content

Kevin Sergent

Senior Associate AD for Athletic Compliance

Donnie Mefford

Senior Associate AD for Operations

Candice Chaffin

Sr. Associate AD for Development

Rachel Baker

Executive Associate Athletic Director/SWA

Marc Hill

Deputy Athletics Director

Senior Leadership 2024–2025

Person Role

Mitch Barnhart

Director of Athletics

Donnie Mefford

Senior Associate AD for Operations

Paul Downey

Senior Associate AD for Academics (MTEN)

Nathan Schwake

Senior Associate AD/Brand and Content

Kevin Sergent

Senior Associate AD for Athletic Compliance

Melissa Gleason

Executive Associate AD/Chief Financial Officer

Tim Bernal

Executive Associate AD/External Operations

Candice Chaffin

Sr. Associate AD for Development

Rachel Baker

Executive Associate Athletic Director/SWA

Jason Schlafer

Executive Associate AD/Chief Revenue Officer

Marc Hill

Deputy Athletics Director

Senior Leadership 2023–2024

Person Role

Mitch Barnhart

Director of Athletics

Paul Downey

Senior Associate AD for Academics (MTEN)

Kevin Sergent

Senior Associate AD for Compliance

Donnie Mefford

Senior Associate AD for Operations

Candice Chaffin

Sr. Associate AD for Development

Melissa Gleason

Executive Associate AD/Chief Financial Officer

Jason Schlafer

Executive Associate AD/Chief Revenue Officer

Rachel Baker

Executive Associate Athletic Director/SWA

Tim Bernal

Executive Associate AD/External Operations

Marc Hill

Deputy Athletics Director

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