University of Richmond Senior Leadership

John Hardt

Vice President and Director of Athletics

9 Yrs

LaRee Sugg

Deputy Director of Athletics for Policy and Sports Management/Senior Woman Administrator/Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

16 Yrs

Stephen Butler

Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer

3 Yrs

Ryan Colton

Deputy Director of Athletics & Chief of Staff

8 Yrs

Department History

Senior Leadership 2025–2026

Person	Role
John Hardt	Director of Athletics
LaRee Sugg	Deputy Director of Athletics for Policy and Sports Management/Senior Woman Administrator/Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Stephen Butler	Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer
Ryan Colton	Deputy Director of Athletics & Chief of Staff

Person	Role
John Hardt	Director of Athletics
LaRee Sugg	Deputy Director of Athletics for Policy and Sports Management/Senior Woman Administrator/Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Stephen Butler	Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer
Ryan Colton	Deputy Director of Athletics & Chief of Staff

Person	Role
John Hardt	Director of Athletics
LaRee Sugg	Deputy Director of Athletics for Policy and Sports Management/Senior Woman Administrator/Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Stephen Butler	Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer
Ryan Colton	Deputy Director of Athletics & Chief of Staff

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