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Jamie Pollard Steps Down After 20-Year Reign | Des Moines News
After 22 years at the helm, Iowa State’s longest-serving athletics director, Jamie Pollard, is stepping down — planning to retire in June 2027 unless a successor is found sooner. Under his leadership, fundraising soared from $9M to a projected $53M annually, and over $400M was invested in new facilities. His tenure also brought 24 Big 12 titles across eight sports and two national AD of the Year honors. Though he recently signed an extension through 2030, Pollard has signaled his retirement is near, likening it to extra time in a soccer match — with his wife, he’s ready to savor the next…
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