Jamie Pollard Steps Down After 22 Years | Des Moines News

After 22 transformative years as Iowa State’s athletics director — the longest-serving AD in school history and the longest-tenured active AD among Power Four schools — Jamie Pollard is stepping down on June 30, 2027, to embrace retirement with his wife Ellen. He’s announcing his exit now to give the program ample time to find a successor amid the seismic shifts reshaping college sports. From their first move to Ames in 2005, Pollard and his family never imagined how deeply Cyclone athletics would shape their lives — a journey defined by innovation, academic excellence, and athletic triumph. His legacy looms large as college athletics stands at a pivotal crossroads. 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/bfde3c430435574e