Vanderbilt University Senior Leadership

Nashville, TN

Candice Storey Lee

Vice Chancellor - Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director

16 Yrs

Lauren Belisle

Senior Associate Athletic Director - Fan Experience and Sales - Senior Woman Administrator

5 Yrs

Mark Carter

Senior Associate Athletic Director - Senior Executive Director (National Commodore Club)

10 Yrs

Brendan Dwyer

Senior Associate Athletic Director - Capital Projects, Facilities and Events

2 Yrs

Earl Bennett

Executive General Manager

3 Yrs

Trace Wilgus

Chief of Staff - Athletics and University Affairs

7 Yrs

Derek Grice

Deputy Athletic Director

3 Yrs

Department History

Senior Leadership 2025–2026

Person	Role
Candice Storey Lee	Director of Athletics
Trace Wilgus	Chief of Staff - Athletics and University Affairs
Derek Grice	Deputy Athletic Director
Lauren Belisle	Senior Associate Athletic Director - Fan Experience and Sales - Senior Woman Administrator
Mark Carter	Senior Associate Athletic Director - Senior Executive Director (National Commodore Club)
Brendan Dwyer	Senior Associate Athletic Director - Capital Projects, Facilities and Events
Earl Bennett	Executive General Manager

Person	Role
Candice Storey Lee	Director of Athletics
Derek Grice	Deputy Athletic Director
Lauren Belisle	Senior Associate Athletic Director - Fan Experience and Sales - Senior Woman Administrator
Mark Carter	Senior Associate Athletic Director - Senior Executive Director (National Commodore Club)
Brendan Dwyer	Senior Associate Athletic Director - Capital Projects, Facilities and Events
Trace Wilgus	Executive Associate Athletic Director - Administration
Earl Bennett	Executive General Manager

Person	Role
Candice Storey Lee	Director of Athletics
Derek Grice	Deputy Athletic Director • External Engagement and Revenue Generation
Dawn Ellerbe Crawford	Assistant Vice Chancellor • Senior Associate Athletic Director • Communications • Senior Woman Administrator
Lauren Belisle	Senior Associate Athletic Director • Fan Experience and Sales
Mark Carter	Senior Associate Athletic Director • Executive Director (National Commodore Club)
Earl Bennett	Senior Associate Athletic Director • Strategy and Business Operations
Trace Wilgus	Executive Associate Athletic Director • Administration
Phil Brown	Executive Associate Athletic Director • Chief Business Officer • Facilities, Event Management and Capital Projects

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