Division II Cabinet

The purpose of the Division II Cabinet (D2SIDA) shall be to support the mission set forth by the College Sports Communicators by:

  • Effectively presenting the unique viewpoints, positions, and interests of the NCAA Division II media relations professionals to institutions of higher education, CSC, and the NCAA.
  • Facilitating professional development, encouragement, and effective communication for and among the Division II athletic communicators across the country.
  • Fostering excellence, diversity, and success of Division II sport and athletic communicators.
Term:

Officer rotation: 8 years (Two years each as 2nd Vice President, 1st Vice President, President, Past President) Regional Representatives: 3 years

Time Commitment:

Monthly Zoom board calls from September to May. The Division II Cabinet also plans the annual Division Divisional Day at CSC Unite. The president of the cabinet also represents Division II on CSC's Advisory Council that meets quarterly.

How to apply:

Applications open for eligible Division II members beginning in May and may include self-nominations. Applications will close at an announced time and then voted on by the membership electronically. The Division II cabinet for the new year should be announced during the annual Division II business meeting at CSC Unite.

2027: Central region, Southeast region

2028: Atlantic region, South region

Process:

Applications will close at an announced time and then voted on by the membership electronically. The Division II cabinet for the new year should be announced during the annual Division II business meeting at CSC Unite.

Division II Cabinet Members

  • Jon Holtz
    Jon Holtz
    Director of Athletic Communication Slippery Rock University
    President
  • Travis Chell
    Travis Chell
    Assistant Commissioner for Communications Conference Carolinas
    1st Vice President
  • Joseph Danahey
    Joseph Danahey
    California State University, Stanislaus
    2nd Vice President
  • Kevin Gilmore
    California State University Monterey Bay
    Secretary
  • Michael MacEachern
    Michael MacEachern
    Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Communications Georgia College & State University
    Past President
  • Joel Godett
    Director of Strategic Communications & Digital Media Northeast 10 Conference
    Conference Communicators
  • Tristian Gunter
    Winston-Salem State University
    Atlantic Region Rep
  • Daniel Gallegos
    Arkansas Tech University
    Central Region Rep
  • Emily Dorko
    Emily Dorko
    Associate Athletic Director for External Relations Adelphi University
    East Region Rep
  • JaeLynn Ellison
    JaeLynn Ellison
    Senior Associate Athletics Director / Senior Woman Administrator William Jewell College
    Midwest Region Rep
  • Steven Aldridge
    Steven Aldridge
    Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Communication Union University
    South Region Rep
  • Heather Kennedy
    Director of Athletics Communications St. Mary's University (TX)
    South Central Region Rep
  • Michael Sanders
    Michael Sanders
    Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Communications & Marketing Anderson University (SC)
    Southeast Region Rep
  • Nathan Pearsall
    Nathan Pearsall
    Sports Information Director University of Alaska Fairbanks
    West Region Rep
  • Will Roleson
    Will Roleson, MBA
    Associate Executive Director College Sports Communicators
    Staff Liaison
  • Beau White
    Beau White
    Director of Communications & Brand Strategy College Sports Communicators
    Staff Liaison