Windmiller promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director at Bethany

BETHANY, W.Va. – Director of Athletics Brian Sansom is pleased to announce the promotion of Jen Windmiller as the Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) for the Bison.

Windmiller, who will continue to serve on Sansom's senior staff, will oversee the department's areas of academics and compliance, as well as specific programs.

"I am beyond thrilled to announce this move that will prove so beneficial for our department and student-athletes, but also because Jen is the perfect person for this role," says Sansom. "Jen is extraordinarily talented as an administrator and leader. She opens several big-picture exciting opportunities for us that will continue to move our department forward."

During Windmiller's time at Bethany, she has improved the professional development of the female staff by securing memberships with Women Leaders in College Sports and partnerships with WeCOACH through the PAC Conference affiliation. She also organized the College's first DiSC Behavioral Assessment Workshop through the NCAA, which was utilized by Bethany Athletics' staff and the PHED Coaching Sport course.

In 2021-22, Windmiller nominated nine student-athletes for NCAA programs/scholarships, which led to women's basketball athlete Kelsie Meintel being named Bethany's nominee for the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year.

During this academic year, Windmiller has nominated 18 student-athletes for NCAA programs/scholarships. Due to Windmiller's efforts, Samaria Murry was chosen to attend the NCAA DIII Student Immersion Program at the NCAA Convention in January. Dominic Salinetro attended the NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar, while Joanna Melita is set to attend the NCAA DIII CSC Student Program in June. Seniors Riley Felton and Qujuan McGlothin were also chosen to attend the NCAA Career in Sports Forum in June. Lastly, senior Drew VonScio was named a finalist for the Jim McKay Scholarship.

"I value the investment that AD Brian Sansom and President Jamie Caridi have poured into me the last couple of years," says Windmiller. "I believe in their vision for the institution as a whole and am thrilled to do my part in progressing our athletic department forward."

Windmiller earned her Bachelor of Arts in biology/pre-medicine from Augustana College in 2008 and recently received her Master of Education in Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.) from Bethany.