BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State University and Director of Athletics Doug Gillin have agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep him at App State through 2022.
Gillin was named the school's director of athletics on Feb. 27, 2015, and he officially began the role on April 6, 2015. The extension was announced Wednesday by Chancellor Sheri Everts.
"Doug Gillin's leadership of the athletics division has led to unprecedented success for our student-athletes in the classroom and in their sports," Everts said. "I appreciate his emphasis on the academic success of our student-athletes, his inclusive vision and his thoughtful approach to growth for our athletics programs.