Abilene Christian University Senior Leadership

Abilene, TX

Alfred Castillo

Senior Associate AD of Sports Medicine (Track)

1 Yr

Zack Lassiter

Vice President for Athletics

5 Yrs

Michael Smoose

Executive Associate AD for External Operations

1 Yr

Claire Rawlins

Executive Associate AD / Senior Woman Administrator (SWA)

3 Yrs

Bryan Bruning

Executive Associate AD for Internal Operations

2 Yrs

Paul Weir

Associate Vice President for Athletics / Chief Revenue Officer

3 Yrs

Department History

Senior Leadership 2025–2026

Person	Role
Zack Lassiter	Director of Athletics
Paul Weir	Associate Vice President for Athletics / Chief Revenue Officer
Alfred Castillo	Senior Associate AD of Sports Medicine (Track)
Michael Smoose	Executive Associate AD for External Operations
Claire Rawlins	Executive Associate AD / Senior Woman Administrator (SWA)
Bryan Bruning	Executive Associate AD for Internal Operations

Person	Role
Sam Ferguson	Director of Athletics
Zack Lassiter	Director of Athletics
Paul Weir	Deputy AD / Chief Operating Officer
Heather Wyatt	Senior Associate AD for Internal Operations / SWA
Quintin Payton	Senior Associate AD for Brand Development and Fan Experience

Person	Role
Zack Lassiter	Director of Athletics
Paul Weir	Deputy AD / Chief Operating Officer
Sam Ferguson	Associate VP / Deputy AD for Revenue Generation
Heather Wyatt	Senior Associate AD for Internal Operations / SWA
Quintin Payton	Senior Associate AD for Brand Development and Fan Experience
Sarah Shipp	Director of Student-Athlete Welfare