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One of Wisconsin Badgers' internal options rules out seeking AD position
TL;DR
Mitchell Pinta, Wisconsin's deputy athletic director, has ruled out pursuing the athletic director position, citing confidence in campus leadership and a focus on current business operations.
Key points
- Mitchell Pinta will not seek the athletic director position.
- He is the deputy athletic director and chief revenue officer.
- Pinta supports the interim chancellor's leadership in the hiring process.
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MADISON – One of the University of Wisconsin’s possible internal options to fill its athletic director vacancy is removing himself from consideration.
Mitchell Pinta – Wisconsin’s deputy athletic director and chief revenue officer – will not seek the top job in the athletic department, he told the Journal Sentinel.
Mitchell Pinta
“First of all, I have full confidence in interim chancellor [Eric] Wilcots and campus leadership to land the right hire at this time,” Pinta said during a recent interview about the Badgers’ business operations. “It’s not the right move for my family and I. My focus remains on continuing the strong business momentum at Wisconsin and helping the department build on that success.”
He wasted no time in removing himself from consideration. The university announced a search committee and search firm on May 12 as it seeks a replacement for Chris McIntosh, who left for a newly created role in the Big Ten office.
The nine-person committee includes Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard and Dallas Mavericks co-interim GM Michael Finley. Lauren Bishop, a professor and one of UW's faculty athletics representatives, is chairing the committee.
Q&A
Why did Mitchell Pinta decide not to seek the athletic director position at Wisconsin?
Mitchell Pinta chose not to pursue the athletic director role to focus on his family's needs and to continue supporting the business operations at Wisconsin.
Who is responsible for filling the athletic director vacancy at the University of Wisconsin?
The interim chancellor, Eric Wilcots, and campus leadership are responsible for the search for the new athletic director.
What position does Mitchell Pinta currently hold at the University of Wisconsin?
Mitchell Pinta is currently the deputy athletic director and chief revenue officer at the University of Wisconsin.
