Steele Named Interim Athletic Director at Marshall University

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM | General

July 1, 2009

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - David Steele, associate athletic director for finance at Marshall University, has been appointed the university's interim athletic director, President Stephen J. Kopp announced today.

Steele replaces Bob Marcum, who retired. A nationwide search for a permanent athletic director is under way.

Steele, who grew up in Texas, has been at Marshall since fall 1995. His current responsibilities include overseeing business operations, budgeting, video and concessions, while assisting the athletic director with football scheduling. Steele also is treasurer and a member of the Big Green Executive Committee.

Steele and his wife, Diana, have one daughter, Madison, who is 18.