Vanderbilt University Senior Leadership

Nashville, TN

Candice Storey Lee

Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director

15 Yrs

Derek Grice

Deputy Athletic Director • External Engagement and Revenue Generation

2 Yrs

Lauren Belisle

Senior Associate Athletic Director • Fan Experience and Sales

4 Yrs

Mark Carter

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

9 Yrs

Earl Bennett

Senior Associate Athletic Director • Strategy and Business Operations

2 Yrs

Phil Brown

Executive Associate Athletic Director • Chief Business Officer • Facilities, Event Management and Capital Projects

6 Yrs

Trace Wilgus

Executive Associate Athletic Director • Administration

6 Yrs

Dawn Ellerbe Crawford

Assistant Vice Chancellor • Senior Associate Athletic Director • Communications • Senior Woman Administrator

3 Yrs

Department History

Senior Leadership 2024–2025

Person	Role
Candice Storey Lee	Director of Athletics
Derek Grice	Deputy Athletic Director • External Engagement and Revenue Generation
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
Dawn Ellerbe Crawford	Assistant Vice Chancellor • Senior Associate Athletic Director • Communications • Senior Woman Administrator
Phil Brown	Executive Associate Athletic Director • Chief Business Officer • Facilities, Event Management and Capital Projects
Trace Wilgus	Executive Associate Athletic Director • Administration

Person	Role
Candice Storey Lee	Director of Athletics
Derek Grice	Deputy Athletic Director • External Engagement and Revenue Generation
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
Dawn Ellerbe Crawford	Assistant Vice Chancellor • Senior Associate Athletic Director • Communications • Senior Woman Administrator
Trace Wilgus	Executive Associate Athletic Director • Administration
Phil Brown	Executive Associate Athletic Director • Chief Business Officer • Facilities, Event Management and Capital Projects

Person	Role
Candice Storey Lee	Director of Athletics
Tommy McClelland	Deputy Athletic Director • External Affairs and Revenue Generation
Kristene Kelly	Deputy Athletic Director • Internal Affairs • Senior Woman Administrator • Title IX Liaison
Dawn Ellerbe Crawford	Assistant Vice Chancellor • Senior Associate Athletic Director • Communications
Lauren Belisle	Senior Associate Athletic Director • Fan Experience and Sales
Trace Wilgus	Senior Associate Athletic Director • Internal Affairs
Mark Carter	Senior Associate Athletic Director • Executive Director (National Commodore Club)
Phil Brown	Senior Associate Athletic Director • Chief Business Officer • Facilities, Event Management and Capital Projects

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