SFA announces interim director of athletics

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) — Stephen F. Austin University announced on Monday that an interim director of athletics was appointed.

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According to a release, Loree McCary has been named interim director beginning March 11. McCary is replacing Ryan Ivey, who announced on Feb. 23 he would be taking on the role of vice president and director of athletics at Louisiana Tech University.

“I’d like to thank Gina [interim president of SFA] and the university for their confidence in me leading the Lumberjacks athletic department in this time of transition,” McCary said. “Taking over for Ryan is no small task, and it will definitely be a team effort with all the athletic department staff and coaches. I’m humbled to be given this opportunity. This athletic trainer never really imagined that this would be possible.”

McCary’s tenure at SFA began in 1990 when she became an athletics trainer for all women’s sports and her responsibilities have since increased over the years. She previously served as SFA’s athletics director for administration and senior woman administrator since 2007.

SFA said McCary’s 34 year tenure makes her the second-longest tenured employee in their department of athletics.

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