Illinois Springfield selects Pacific (DI) Senior Assoc. AD for External Operations Mike Hermann as the Prairie Stars’ new AD. Hermann: “I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve the students of UIS at this amazing institution and energized by the chance to serve alongside the hard-working athletics staff. I want to thank Chancellor Janet Gooch, Vice Chancellor Jamarco Clark and search committee chairs James Koeppe and Kelsea Gurski. I cannot wait to get started in Springfield.” Clark: “We're excited to welcome Mike to the UIS Athletics family. His extensive background in collegiate athletics and dedication to its advancement make him an ideal fit for this crucial role. With his leadership, we're confident UIS Athletics will thrive, bringing pride to our entire community.” (link)