AUSTIN, Texas — The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) announced St. Edward's Athletic Director Jim Sarra will join its 2026-27 Board of Directors. 
 
The D2 ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 62nd year. It provides educational and networking opportunities; enhances acceptable operating standards and ethics; and establishes the overall prestige and understanding of the profession of Division II athletic directors. 
 
Jenn Bell, director of athletics at Converse University, was selected to serve as President ofr the 2026-27 membership year. 
 
Bell takes over for Past President, Traci Murphy, director of athletics at Daemen University. Serving alongside Bell will be:

• 1st Vice President Lisa Goddard McGuirk, director of athletics at Fort Hays State University;
• 2^nd Vice President Michael Bazemore, director of athletics at MSU Billings; and
• 3^rd Vice President Bert Epting, vice president for university relations, athletics, and strategic academic performance programs at Anderson University.

D2 ADA welcomes two new directors of athletics to the 2026-27 Board of Directors:

• Jim Sarra, St. Edward's University (LSC)
• Cade Smith, University of Alabama Huntsville (GSC)
• Scott Swain, Point Park University (Mountain East)

The remainder of the 2026-27 D2 ADA Board of Directors consists of:

• Keith Baxter, Southeastern Oklahoma State University (GAC) – 2^nd Term;
• Terry Beattie, West Chester University (PSAC);
• Tom Buning, Chaminade University (PacWest); 
• Mark Corino, Caldwell University (CACC);
• Anthony Francis, McKendree University (GLVC) – 2^nd Term;
• Ona Halladay, D'Youville University (ECC);
• Matt Howdeshell, University of Central Missouri (MIAA);
• Allison Kern, Cal State East Bay (CCAA);
• Al King, Ashland (GMAC) – 2^nd Term; 
• Kathy Kroupa, Lynn University (SSC);
• Britt Lauritsen, Bemidji State University (NSIC) – 2^nd Term; 
• Paul Lowden, Davenport University (GLIAC) – 2^nd Term; 
• Tony O'Neal, Claflin University (CIAA);
• Jermaine Rolle, Clayton State University (PBC);
• Todd Thurman, MSU Denver (RMAC); and
• Vaughn Williams, Bentley University (NE10)