KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan University Vice President and Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has announced the promotion of Elaine Russell to Deputy Athletic Director. Russell, who has served as Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations since 2022, will assume an enhanced leadership role effective immediately.
In her expanded capacity, Russell will provide increased day-to-day leadership across departmental operations and strategic initiatives involving revenue generation and third-party initiatives related to the department's Name, Image and Likeness program. She will also take on an expanded role in supervising the football program in concert with the Vice President/Director of Athletics.