AKRON, Ohio - University of Akron (UA) President Gary L. Miller announced today that Charles Guthrie has been named director of athletics, effective July 1, 2021. His appointment is pending approval by the University Board of Trustees. He will replace Larry Williams who has served in the position since 2015.
Guthrie will join UA from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where he has served as director of athletics since late 2017. At UW-Green Bay, Guthrie has led a department of coaches, staff and more that 240 student-athletes competing in 14 NCAA Division I athletic programs as a member of the Horizon League Conference.