Illinois State University
(ISU)
Redbirds
702 W College Ave
Normal, IL 61761 Division: I (Active)
Conference: Missouri Valley Conference
Normal, IL 61761 Division: I (Active)
Conference: Missouri Valley Conference
NCAA Member Since: 9/1/1939
Public/Private:
Public
HBCU:
No
| Title | Full Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Aondover Tarhule | |
| Director of Athletics | Jeri Beggs | |
| Faculty Athletics Representative | Maria Boerngen | |
| Senior Woman Administrator | Leanna Bordner | |
| Senior Compliance Administrator | Cindy Harris | |
| Sports Information Director | Mike Williams | |
| Chief Diversity Officer | Byron Craig | |
| Chief Financial Officer for Athletics | Allison Thornley | |
| Chief Financial Officer for Institution | Glen Nelson | |
| Digital/Social Media Contact | Dayton Hammes | |
| Academic Reporting APR/APC/Grad-rates | Cindy Harris | |
| Athletics Certification Liaison | Leanna Bordner | |
| Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee | Amari Dryden | |
| Athletics Health Care Administrator | John Munn | |
| Director of Mental Health Care Services/Counseling | Lindsay Maxson | |
| Drug Testing Site Coordinator | John Munn | |
| Football Administrator | Paul Kabbes | |
| General Counsel | Jeannie Barrett | |
| Government Relations Contact | Brad Franke | |
| Head Athletic Trainer | John Munn | |
| Head Team Physician | Rob Seidl | |
| Senior Alumni Relations Professional | Kris Harding | |
| Student Athlete Advisory | Joe Klausner | |
| Student-Athlete Affairs Administrator | Amari Dryden | |
| Title IX Coordinator | Ashley Pritts | |
| Transfer Portal Contact | Scott Renfro | |
| Interim Sexual Violence Policy Contact | Janice Blair | |
| NCAA Applications Administrator | See List |
| Title | Full Name | |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA Applications Administrator | See List |
Sponsored Sports for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
| Sport | Head Coach | Division | Conference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Steve Holm | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Football | Brock Spack | FCS | Missouri Valley Football Conference | |
| Men's Basketball | Ryan Pedon | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Men's Cross Country | Jeff Bovee | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Men's Golf | Ray Kralis | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Men's Tennis | Maja Kovacek | I | The Summit League | |
| Men's Track, Indoor | Jeff Bovee | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Men's Track, Outdoor | Jeff Bovee | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Softball | Tina Kramos | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Basketball | Kristen Gillespie | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Cross Country | Jeff Bovee | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Golf | Jackie Szymoniak | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Gymnastics | Cassandra Ringer | I | Independent | |
| Women's Soccer | Raleigh DeRose | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Swimming and Diving | Riley Hilbrandt (Interim) | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Tennis | Maja Kovacek | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Track, Indoor | Jeff Bovee | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Track, Outdoor | Jeff Bovee | I | Missouri Valley Conference | |
| Women's Volleyball | Allie Matters | I | Missouri Valley Conference |