ORLANDO, FL.  – The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) has selected Chris Ratcliff, director of athletics at Rogers State University, to serve as President for the 2019-20 membership year.

"I look forward to the 2019-20 academic year," stated Ratcliff. "The new year will bring new opportunities to strengthen our organization through growth and professional development."

Ratcliff takes over for Past President, Jim Johnson, the athletics director at Pittsburg State University in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association, where Rogers State will move to as an associate member in 2019-20. Ratcliff served as 1st vice president under Johnson in the 2018-19 academic year.

JR Smith, athletics director at Chadron State University will serve as 1st vice president. Dr. Bren Stevens, director of athletics at the University of Charleston (W.Va.) was selected to the role of 2nd vice president. Kim Pate, director of intercollegiate athletics at Lenoir Rhyne University, joins the D2 ADA Officers as the new 3rd vice president for the 2019-20 membership year.

"In this current landscape of unknowns, the D2 ADA is primed to help lead the change with a steady presence and solid leadership," said Ratcliff. "I look forward to working with our officers as together we will lead and play a vital role within the D2 governance."

The following directors of athletics will serve on the Board of Directors for the 2019-20 membership year: Kirby Garry, Cal State Monterey Bay (CCAA); David Hicks, King University (CC); Sheila Wooten, Bloomfield College (CACC); Clyde Doughty, Bowie State University (CIAA); Matt Kilcullen, Mercy College (ECC); Shawn Jones, Henderson State University (GAC); Andrew Gavin, University of Wisconsin - Parkside (GLIAC); Chuck Brueggemann, McKendree University (GLVC); Brandi Laurita, University of Findlay (GMAC); Dennis Francois, University of Central Washington (GNAC); Brian Summers, Christian Brothers University (GSC); Michael McBroom, West Texas A&M University (LSC); Josh Looney, Missouri Western State University (MIAA); Scott Swain, Notre Dame College (MEC); Dean O'Keefe, Stonehill College (NE10C); Mike Powicki, Wayne State College (NSIC); Amy Henkelman, Dominican University of California (PWC); Brian Reese, Lander University (PBC); Mike McFarland, Bloomsburg University (PSAC); Jhett Albers, Black Hills State University (RMAC); Cherie Swarthout, Queens University of Charlotte (SAC); Etienne Thomas, Kentucky State University (SIAC); and Michael Mominey, Nova Southeastern University (SSC).

About D2 ADA: The D2 ADA is the first organization of its kind to provide educational and networking opportunities; enhancement of acceptable operating standards and ethics; and establishment of the overall prestige and understanding of the profession of Division II athletics directors. For more information about the D2 ADA, please visit www.div2ada.com. The D2 ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 54^th year. For more information on NACDA and the 17 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.