CLEVELAND (July 8, 2026) – The National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) recently announced that Kristofer Schnatz, Director of Physical Education & Athletics at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, will serve as President of the organization's Board of Directors for the 2026-27 membership year.
 
"I am truly honored to serve as President of NADIIIAA and grateful for the opportunity to build upon the tremendous work of those who have led this organization before me," stated Schnatz. "My commitment over the next year is to ensure NADIIIAA continues to be the national voice and premier professional resource for Division III athletic directors and administrators. We will focus on creating meaningful opportunities to educate, collaborate, and engage our membership while expanding the value our association brings to colleagues across the country. I believe our greatest strength is our willingness to share ideas, solve challenges together, and invest in one another's success. If we continue to listen, innovate, and actively engage our members, NADIIIAA will not only strengthen our profession—it will inspire the next generation of Division III leaders."
 
Schnatz has served on the NADIIIAA Executive Board since 2023, advancing from 3rd Vice President to 1st Vice President before assuming the presidency for 2026-27.
 
For the complete release from NADIIIAA, click here.
 
Below is the complete listing of Officers and Board members for the 2026-27 academic year:
 
President: Kristofer Schnatz, Director of Physical Education & Athletics, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)
1st Vice President: Crystal Gibson, Executive Director of Athletics, Widener University
2nd Vice President: Donnie Brooks, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Director of Athletics, Macalester College
3rd Vice President: Anthony Azama, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & The John M. Schael Director of Athletics, Washington University (MO)
 
The following individuals, who were elected by the membership this summer, begin their at-large tenures on the Board of Directors:
 
Jason Doviak, Director of Athletics, Alfred State College
Lesley Irvine, Vice President of Athletics/Athletic Director, Colorado College
 
In addition to the above individuals, the NADIIIAA Board includes:
 
Immediate Past President: Laura Mooney, Assistant Dean of Athletics and Recreation at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)
 
Continuing At-Large Board Members:
 
Nikki Ayers, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, University of the Redlands
G. Anthony Grant, Director of Athletics/DAPER Department Head, MIT
Brian Sisson, Athletics Director, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
John Sutyak, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreation, University of Southern Maine
 
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