Jamie Pollard Steps Down After 20-Year Reign | Des Moines News

After 22 years at the helm, Iowa State’s longest-serving athletics director, Jamie Pollard, is stepping down — planning to retire in June 2027 unless a successor is found sooner. Under his leadership, fundraising soared from $9M to a projected $53M annually, and over $400M was invested in new facilities. His tenure also brought 24 Big 12 titles across eight sports and two national AD of the Year honors. Though he recently signed an extension through 2030, Pollard has signaled his retirement is near, likening it to extra time in a soccer match — with his wife, he’s ready to savor the next chapter. His legacy marks a golden era of sustained athletic and academic excellence for Iowa State. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f9228e87d04cba8