Ron Wellman to retire as Athletic Director, John Currie named AD

by Betsy Chapman, Ph.D. ('92, MA '94)

Dear Wake Forest faculty, staff and students,

This morning, I shared the news that Ron Wellman will retire as athletic director after nearly 27 years of dedicated service to Wake Forest. John Currie (‘93) will succeed Ron as Wake Forest’s sixth athletic director, with an official start date of May 1. Please read the full announcement here.

Ron has led Wake Forest athletics with grace, integrity and a commitment to excellence without pretension. He has overseen the most successful period in our athletics history, currently ranking first in the Directors Cup in the ACC while achieving a student-athlete graduation rate of 94 percent. It has been an honor to serve Wake Forest alongside a leader of extraordinary conscience and character like Ron.

I am delighted to welcome John Currie and his wife, Mary Lawrence, back home to their alma mater, Wake Forest. I’ve long followed John’s career. He comes highly recommended by a long list of academic leaders, commissioners, coaches, former student-athletes and staff throughout higher education and college athletics. As a Wake Forest grad, North Carolina native and accomplished athletic director, John is the perfect fit to follow in the footsteps of his mentor, Ron Wellman.

Sincerely,

Nathan O. Hatch
President

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