Brad Chandler starts role as Wright State athletic director
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
College SportsBrad Chandler began his tenure as athletic director at Wright State on July 20, following his introduction at a press conference on June 26. Chandler, a Michigan native, has a strong sports background, having previously served at institutions like Bradley and Ohio State. His initial focus is engaging with stakeholders to establish a vision for the athletic department. Shortly after starting, Chandler announced the search for a jersey patch sponsorship, marking a significant shift as the NCAA permits such sponsorships this year.
- •Chandler was previously deputy athletics director at Bradley.
- •He developed a passion for sports growing up with two brothers.
- •The jersey patch initiative is Chandler's first major move in his new role.
- •He aims to meet with stakeholders to shape the department's future.
- •Chandler's career began in NCAA compliance at Toledo.
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — New Wright State AD is a Michigan native with a lifelong love of sports
"Aug. 2—Brad Chandler has earned a few headlines in recent weeks as the new athletic director at Wright State. Twenty-two years ago, the Livingston County Daily Press and Argus in Howell, Michigan, gave him attention for a different reason. "Howell's scouting report had every indication that Novi's Brad Chandler was a good player," sports writer Andy Karl wrote in February 2004, "but the ...
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