Findlay, Ohio- Personal Approach, Championship Experience; the goal of the Oilers athletic staff every day. Our mission is to help with the growth of our students both as people and as athletes. With sights set on reaching these goals and achieving success now and into the foreseeable future, University of Findlay Director of Athletics Jim Givens has announced the restructuring of the Senior Leadership team.

A snapshot of changes to the senior staff:

• David Buck: Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Business & Compliance: After serving the past five years as Associate Director of Athletics, Buck will continue as Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Business & Compliance. Entering his 24th year with the department, he will oversee business operations, including ticketing, concessions, capital expenditures, scheduling, contract negotiations, and budget management. Buck will also provide oversight of the Office of Compliance and student-athlete welfare initiatives while continuing to play a key role on the department's senior leadership team.
• Kyle Niermann: Associate Director of Athletics for Strategic Communications: Niermann will continue to lead the athletic communications department, overseeing digital media, branding, graphic design, game-day coverage, and the maintenance of accurate statistical records. He will serve as the primary media contact and steward of the Findlay Athletics brand while cultivating and maintaining relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets. A member of the Oilers staff since 2013, Niermann will also oversee the department's newly created Strategic Communications Assistant position as part of his continued role on the senior leadership team.
• Meredith Wipper: Assistant Director of Athletics for Engagement & Operations: After five years in athletic communications, Wipper transitions into the role of Assistant Director of Athletics for Engagement & Operations. In her new position, she will oversee the planning and execution of all athletic events, including home competitions, championships, banquets, student-athlete programming, departmental celebrations, and fundraising events. Wipper will also serve as the primary liaison for visiting teams, coaches, officials, conference representatives, and game-day personnel while continuing to support the strategic communications department as needed.
• Krista Swanagan: Director of Compliance: After serving as the department's Associate Director of Financial Aid, Swanagan transitions into the role of Director of Compliance. In her new position, she will oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs that ensure compliance with NCAA, Great Midwest Athletic Conference, and University of Findlay regulations. Swanagan will also serve as a resource for coaches, student-athletes, staff, and boosters on NCAA legislation while helping uphold the integrity of the athletics program.
• New: Strategic Communications Assistant: Working closely with the Associate Director of Athletics for Strategic Communications, the Strategic Communications Assistant will support the department's communications efforts through the writing, editing, and distribution of press releases, video production, and the management of NCAA-mandated statistics, records, and historical archives. The position will also assist with game-day operations, including media credentialing, press box management, statistical crews, livestream coordination, and postgame reporting.

"One of our greatest strengths is the people who make up our department," said Director of Athletics, Jim Givens. "Each of these individuals has earned the opportunity to take on greater leadership responsibilities through their hard work, professionalism, and dedication to the Orange and Black. I'm excited about what this team will accomplish together as we continue moving the University of Findlay Department of Athletics forward."