Oval Jaynes Named Athletics Director at Jacksonville State
8/30/2008 8:00:54 PM | General
Jaynes has served previously as Athletics Director at Colorado State, University of Pittsburgh, University of Idaho and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He will begin at Jax State on September 2.
“We are very excited to have someone with the experience that Mr. Jaynes has to lead our athletics department,” Dr. Meehan said. “His experience at four different Division I institutions was an overwhelming factor in my decision. He has outstanding credentials and contacts, which should only enhance our entire athletic department.”
Jaynes, who spent three years as the head football coach at Gardner-Webb from 1975-78, began his administrative career as an Assistant Athletic Director and Associate Athletic Director at Auburn University from 1981-1986.
“I'm very excited about the opportunity to serve as the Athletic Director at
Jaynes, a graduate of Appalachian State, has served on numerous NCAA committees, including the NCAA Council, District VII Post-Graduate Scholarship and the Nominating Committee. He also has served NACDA as the AFCA Liaison and on the Finance, Legislative, and Executive Committees and was the Third Vice-President in 1995-96. He served on the College Football Association Board of Directors in 1996-97.
The Oval Jaynes File
Education
Masters in Education –
Bachelor of Science - Appalachian
Athletic Administration Experience
Feb. 2002 – Jan. 2003 – UT-Chattanooga (Special Assistant to the Chancellor)
Feb. 1998-2002 – UT-Chattanooga (Athletics Director)
Oct. 1996-Feb. 1998 –
Sept. 1991-Oct. 1996 –
Oct. 1986 – Aug. 1991 –
May 1984 – Sept. 1986 –
Jan. 1981 – May 1984 –
Jan. 1975 – Feb. 1978 –
