Brad Chandler Named Director of Athletics

Dear Wright State Community,

I am excited to share that following a comprehensive nationwide search, Brad Chandler, J.D., will join us as the director of athletics.

Brad joins Wright State from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where he has served as deputy athletics director since 2023. With more than 17 years of NCAA Division I athletics experience, he has built a strong record of program development and student-athlete success. 

At Bradley, he served as the department’s chief revenue, financial and compliance officer and its lead fundraiser. Under his leadership, Bradley Athletics has grown total revenue by 51% and fundraising by 14% and 21% in the last two years. He also negotiated revenue-sharing agreements with student-athletes, assisting with the creation of Bradley’s NIL program, and led the relaunch of the Bradley Script brand, producing record merchandise growth and fan engagement.

Prior to joining Bradley University, he held leadership roles at Arizona State, Ohio State and Rutgers.

Over the course of his career, Brad has demonstrated the ability to develop successful programs, support coaches and student-athletes and create a culture centered on excellence and integrity. Beyond the numbers, he brings a legal background, deep compliance expertise and a proven ability to build partnerships.

This search was about finding someone who can take our athletics program to the next level — someone who prioritizes student-athlete success, academic achievement and building a program that represents the pride of our university and community.

Brad brings that and more. He has the experience and vision needed to elevate our athletics program, create opportunities for our student-athletes, coaches and teams, and continue the momentum already in place. We are confident that Brad is exactly the right person to lead Wright State Athletics as we enter this important next chapter.

Please join me tomorrow at approximately 1 p.m. as we welcome Brad and his family and officially introduce him at the new Admissions Visit Center in the Student Union. I look forward to sharing this special moment with our campus community.

Best wishes,

Sue