Jamie Pollard Steps Down After 22 Years | Des Moines News

Iowa State’s longest-serving athletic director, Jamie Pollard, is retiring after 22 years — the longest tenure of any Power Four AD — with his last day set for June 30, 2027, or sooner if a successor is found. His departure, announced unexpectedly on Friday, sent shockwaves through the college sports world, as fans and analysts praised his transformative leadership that propelled multiple programs to historic success. The school has launched a nationwide search to find his replacement, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for Cyclone athletics. 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/86318aaf5b8b5071