Arkansas State has hired Chris Pezman as its athletic director, it announced in a news release on Monday. He replaced Jeff Purinton, who resigned April 18 to become the executive vice president of Learfield Sports Properties.
"It's an honor and privilege to be the Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics at Arkansas State University, and my family and I are excited to join the outstanding Jonesboro community," Pezman in the release. "I want to thank Chancellor Shields, President Kelly, the Board of Trustees and the advisory committee for their confidence in me and for the opportunity to lead this tremendous athletics department.