It’s that time of year again, and Parker Executive Search is gearing up for an exciting March Madness! We would like to congratulate all coaches and teams that made it to the field of 68.

Bradley University welcomes Peoria native Chris Reynolds as its 10th Director of Athletics. Reynolds is a native of Peoria and a 1989 graduate of Peoria High where he was a two-time all-state player, a Parade All-American and led the Lions to a runner-up finish in the 1989 IHSA AA tournament.

Michael Licari has been selected to serve as Indiana State University's provost and vice president for academic affairs, university President Dan Bradley announced today.

Faculty for the College of Nursing at UW Oshkosh said they’re excited to work with the new, “highly qualified” Dean, Leslie Neal-Boylan, who will begin March 2.

Dr. Zach Kelehear, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of South Carolina, has been named Dean of the College of Education at Georgia Regents University, effective July 1.

Over the last several decades, the role of the college athletics administrator has changed dramatically. What once was seen as a job for retired coaches, has now transformed into a role that attracts some of the top executives both in and outside the sports industry.

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. has announced the hiring of Javier Montalvo. Montalvo, a former HR executive with Georgia Power and CertainTeed Corporation, will lead human resources efforts for Hitachi's plant in Monroe.

Laurie Wilder has been named President of Parker Executive Search (PES), effective January 2015.

William D. Schafer, a veteran student life administrator, has been named West Virginia University’s new vice president of student life, effective March 1, President Gordon Gee announced Friday (Jan. 16).

Following a national search, Provost and Dean of Faculty Lori G. Kletzer announced today the appointment of Tim Wheaton as the next Harold Alfond Director of Athletics at Colby.