Barry Collier and men’s basketball coach LaVall Jordan. Jimmy Lafakis/Collegian file photo.
JOSHUA DOERING | SPORTS EDITOR | jdoering@butler.edu
Butler University president James Danko announced on April 3 that Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier agreed to a new five-year extension that will keep him in charge of the athletic department through 2024.
“Barry has been an exceptional leader of Butler Athletics. During his tenure, our athletic programs have experienced unprecedented growth and achievement,” Danko said in a press release. “I am very pleased that Barry will remain on our leadership team for the foreseeable future as his positive impact and influence extends well beyond Athletics to the greater good of the university itself.