University of Kentucky Senior Leadership

Lexington, KY

Department History

Senior Leadership 2026–2027

Person Role

J Batt

Chief Executive Officer of Champions Blue LLC and Athletics Director

Marc Hill

Deputy Athletic Director

Paul Downey

Senior Associate AD for Academics (MTEN)

Donnie Mefford

Senior Associate AD for Operations

Stephanie Simmons

Executive Associate AD | Student Athlete Experience

Jacob Most

Senior Director of Strategic Communications

Jenna Wesley

Senior Director of Athletic Compliance

Brock Doud

Chief of Staff

Senior Leadership 2025–2026

Person Role

Mitch Barnhart

Athletics Director

Marc Hill

Deputy Athletics Director

Rachel Baker

Executive Associate Athletic Director/SWA

Candice Chaffin

Sr. Associate AD for Development

Paul Downey

Senior Associate AD for Academics (MTEN)

Donnie Mefford

Senior Associate AD for Operations

Nathan Schwake

Senior Associate AD/Brand and Content

Kevin Sergent

Senior Associate AD for Athletic Compliance

Senior Leadership 2024–2025

Person Role

Marc Hill

Deputy Athletics Director

Tim Bernal

Executive Associate AD/External Operations

Candice Chaffin

Sr. Associate AD for Development

Paul Downey

Senior Associate AD for Academics (MTEN)

Melissa Gleason

Executive Associate AD/Chief Financial Officer

Donnie Mefford

Senior Associate AD for Operations

Nathan Schwake

Senior Associate AD/Brand and Content

Kevin Sergent

Senior Associate AD for Athletic Compliance

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