New FAU Athletic Director Patrick Chun |
Chun
comes to FAU from Ohio State, where he was the executive associate athletics
director for external relation. At FAU, he replaces Craig Angelos, whose
contract was not renewed in March.
At
Ohio State, the 37-year-old Chun oversaw a 20 percent increase annually in
overall giving to the athletic department, totaling almost $118 million in
three years.
FAU
President Mary Jane Saunders said the school was looking for someone with a
strong track record in fundraising.