BOULDER, Colo. - The LEAD1 Association, which represents the athletic directors, programs, and student-athletes of the 129 member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), today announced its new leadership, with Kent State University Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen elected to represent the Mid-American Conference.
"It's an honor to represent the Mid-American Conference and my fellow athletic directors," said Nielsen. "I look forward to working with Lead1 President McMillen and the other board members as we advocate for the future of college athletics."
The LEAD1 Association represents the athletic directors, the programs, and the student-athletes of the 129 universities which comprise the NCAA Division 1 FBS.