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5 questions with Leanna Bordner, Illinois State University deputy athletics director

Name: Leanna Bordner

Position: Deputy athletic director at Illinois State University

1. How long have you been an athletic administrator at Illinois State University and what did you do prior?

"I am in my 28th year at Illinois State. I started here as the event manager, then did marketing, transitioning to overseeing the marketing/sponsorship side of our department. Then in 2002, I took over for my mentor, Linda Herman, as the senior woman administrator. I currently oversee men's and women's sports, serve on and direct several department and Missouri Valley Conference committees and remain active in the community on several boards.