NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Director of Athletics Kyle Brennan has added another important piece to his senior staff, with the addition of 30-plus-year athletics administration veteran Nona Richardson as Executive Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Excellence on Monday.
In her role with ISU, Richardson will provide oversight to all student-athlete related operations within Redbird Athletics including, but not limited to, providing leadership for the academics & life skills, EDI, compliance, medical services, athletic performance, sports nutrition, and counseling services units. In addition, Richardson will provide oversight in liaison roles with important business-relevant areas including student accounts, admissions, NCAA membership, financial aid and Athletics Faculty Representative Dr.