PROVO, Utah — BYU Director of Athletics Brian Santiago announced more enhancements to BYU Athletics leadership and promotions in a department meeting this week.
“We’re blessed to have a lot of positive momentum right now, and we are passionate about continuing the excellence,” Santiago said. “Bringing in Damon helps us be excellent. Elevating others is rewarding excellence. I’m super thankful to work with some of the best people in all of college athletics here at BYU.”
After a 29-year career in the US Military, Damon Dixon joins BYU Athletics as the chief of staff to the BYU director of athletics. He will primarily be a resource to Santiago, helping manage and alleviate many of Santiago’s day-to-day responsibilities. Dixon played and coached football at Navy. He later worked in military positions throughout the US and also in Japan and Italy.
Chelsie Woodmansee has been elevated to the BYU Athletics senior leadership team. Woodmansee previously worked as a dietician and sports nutrition center manager in BYU Athletics. She is now an associate athletic director and sport administrator.
Other announced promotions include:
- Jasen Ah You - Associate Athletic Director, Built4Life and Football Academics
- Tiffany Bowcut - Associate Athletic Director, Employee Experience & Title IX
- Randall Hild - Associate Athletic Director, Development
- Kurt Hunsaker - Associate Athletic Director, Compliance (Football)
- Brett Pyne - Associate Athletic Director, Football Strategic Communications
- Rob Ramos - Associate Athletic Director, Sports Medicine
- Vince Stroud - Associate Athletic Director, Sports Camps
- Chelsie Woodmansee - Associate Athletic Director, Sport Administration
- Kenny Cox - Assistant Athletic Director, Football Media Relations and Communications
- Rachel Higginson - Assistant Athletic Director, Olympic Sport Nutrition
- Anna Metcalf - Assistant Athletic Director, Marketing & Fan Experience
- Madelyn Marion - Director of Athletic Events
- Sandy Thomas - Director of Athletic Advising, Football
- Josh Weier - Director of Football Equipment Operations
- Julia Scow - Executive Assistant to the Athletic Director
- Julie Tucker - Academic Advisor
- Meredith Warner - CST Partner Services Coordinator