STATESBORO - Georgia Southern University President Dr. Kyle Marrero has announced the promotion of Chris Davis to the role of Director of Athletics following the resignation of Jared Benko on Wednesday. Davis, who has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Athletics at Georgia Southern, will report directly to the University president, serve as a member of the President's Cabinet and oversee 17 NCAA Division I varsity athletics programs, 16 of which compete in the Sun Belt Conference. Davis will officially start on Nov. 15.
"I am truly honored to be given the opportunity to serve in the role of director of athletics at Georgia Southern," Davis said.