Corvallis -- Ryan Bucher has been appointed associate athletic director for facilities and event management, Oregon State Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Barnes announced Wednesday.
Bucher comes to OSU from Rice University, where he has served on the Owls' administrative staff since 2012, and as the associate athletic director for facilities and event management since March 2014. While at Rice he oversaw multiple Conference USA and NCAA championship events, served as the budget manager for several facility project upgrades, and was an integral part of the athletic department's strategic planning.
"We are thrilled to be adding a leader of Ryan's caliber to our team," Barnes said.