ALPINE, Texas - Jim Goodman has been named Director of Athletics at Sul Ross State University in an announcement made Monday (May 4).

Goodman, who will be the university's first full-time Director of Athletics, begins duties on May 16. He replaces Butch Worley who has served as Lobos' Director of Athletics in an interim role for the past year.

"Jim brings a level of expertise and professionalism that will benefit our athletics department in so many areas," said Sul Ross State President Bill Kibler. "We are excited about the vision he brings to Sul Ross and look forward to seeing our athletics program taken to new heights, not only within the realm of competition but also in recruiting and in the classroom."

Goodman, who is the Vice-President of Development and Distribution at Quarter Moon Production/City Wide Sports Network in San Antonio, previosly served seven years as Senior Associate Athletics Director for Promotions, Public Relations and Broadcasting for the University of Texas at San Antonio (2010-17). At UTSA he led the marketing, promotion, advertising and broadcasting efforts as the Roadrunners were adding a Division I football program.

"I'm thrilled to have been selected to lead Sul Ross State athletics," Goodman said. "My wife and I are looking forward to becoming part of the Lobo family, Alpine and the Big Bend of Texas."I would like to thank Dr. Kibler for his confidence in me and I'm ready to continue the vision of Dr. Kibler and Butch Worley."

Outside of his work at UTSA, the majority of Goodman's career has been in high-level positions within the San Antonio professional sports world, including stints with the NBA Spurs, the CFL Texans and the CHL Iguanas.

Courtesy of Sul Ross State